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<p>Political Science Degree</p>

Poli Sci graduate receives award for using compelling stories to spark sweeping change

Carter Headrick ’93 has spent his career sharing stories to influence the decisions of U.S. leaders, earning him the MSUM Foundation’s Dragon Impact Award.

<p>Business Administration Degree</p>

Building a Legacy of Leadership

MSUM honors Tony Grindberg with the Distinguished Alumni Award for his leadership in economic development and public service. His work shaping Fargo-Moorhead’s growth and creating opportunities has left a lasting impact.

<p>CRIMINAL JUSTICE MASTER'S DEGREE</p>

Moorhead mayor honored with Dragon Impact Award

Carlson has left her impact in the community through her work advocating for victims of abuse.

<p>Political Science Degree</p>

A lifetime of international relations, starting at MSUM

Dan Conrad has been awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award, celebrating his storied career in law, international relations, and as the current CEO of BCBSND.

<p>Elementary Inclusive Education</p>

Education alum inspires change through simple moments

Education alum and Dragon Impact award winner Curtis Slater has made an impact through big and small moments. From greeting someone with a smile to creating his company TILL360, he has made a difference in education.

<p>School of Art</p>

Mapping Voices: a life of storytelling

MSUM Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Keri Pickett has built a groundbreaking career in photography and filmmaking, mapping untold stories and preserving history through powerful visual storytelling.

<p>Physics degree</p>

The sky isn't the limit for national astronomy research honors

Fargo native Gabriel Grant has been nominated for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for his study of eclipsing stars.

<p>Psychology Degree</p>

Accomplished attorney recognized for impact on Minnesota

David Stowman ’66 is honored with the MSUM Foundation’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award after a storied career in law.

<p>Construction Management Degree</p>

Campus facilities lead shows the impact of women in construction management

MSUM’s executive director of Facilities Management, Brenda Norris, has managed the masterful renovation of campus structures for over 20 years.

<p>Master of Social Work</p>

Social work student honored with community service award

Eman Yassin, alum, current student, and advocate social worker was honored with the Virginia McKnight Binger Heart of Community Award.

<p>Life Science Education Degree</p>

MSUM alum fastest to ever earn MN science teacher of the year

Minnesota's science teacher of the year Jake Pundsack is the shortest-tenured teacher to receive the prestigious award.

<p>Biology Degree</p>

Biology student receives national award for immunology research

Chosen among thousands of undergraduate and graduate students, biology student Hadiya Farrahmand receives an award at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS) for her immunology research.