Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Dragon Stories

Economics alum Jonas Baune relied on the academic motivation from and advice of his professors to apply to, and be accepted at, his law school of choice.

Judah Lind shares why he loves being a transfer student at MSUM.

From first applying to college in 2020 to registering for her last semester of classes, Angel Fuentes has approached life as a first-generation college student one step at a time. 

Joey Kramer (film studies '11) lives in two different worlds, working in the film industry and playing professional dodgeball.

For psychology alumnus Jason Nicholas, his relationships with faculty at Minnesota State University Moorhead provided him the mentorship and career guidance he desperately needed in his life, something he now gets to be a part of in others' lives.

Kenneth Driggers is MSUM’s new Assistant Professor of Educational Foundations in the School of Teaching and Learning.  

Iraq Veteran Ally Kester feels at home at MSUM after transitioning from military service and transitioning her gender.

Lauren Starling brought outdoor murals to the tri-state area, making a community impact.

A family heritage of service spurred Joaquin Watson to join the U.S. Army. Now he’s the president of the Dragon Student Veterans Club.

Heidi King supports military-connected students as the student relations coordinator for MSUM’s College of Arts and Humanities and as a volunteer on the campus’ Veterans Service Committee. 

In the fall of 2023, Claire got the opportunity to start researching with her professor, Dr. Anada Shastri, on the topic of renewable energy. Their research was focused on creating batteries that could support sustainable power infrastructure.

With a passion for highlighting policies and legislation and crafting messaging that resonates with Minnesota residents, advertising and public relations alum Lexi Byler has built strong relationships with Minnesota media and communities as she works to align presidential campaign strategy with both state and national concerns.