Graduate Healthcare & Human Services Stories

MSUM has been an enlightening place for Rikki Fisher, from her first step on campus as an undeclared student to her role today as assistant professor.

Student mental health resources are a top priority at MSUM, which is why students have access to online therapy, 24/7 crisis support and coaching.

A healthcare leadership internship provided a unique, collaborative opportunity for a Moorhead High School student, an undergraduate MSUM student, and two MSUm graduate students to conduct research together.

Rikki Fischer is MSUM’s new Assistant Professor of Counseling. She brings school counseling experience to the faculty and is teaching two sections of theory and internship for school counselors. 

MSUM's counseling program has experienced rapid growth, nearly doubling its enrollment in three years, thanks to a $6.7 million grant.

Jenessa Fillippi, a proud MSUM alumna, has turned her passion into action through her nonprofit Down Home. 

Students of the College of Science, Health and Environment had the chance to expand their knowledge in a study abroad trip to Ireland.

Nine students from nursing and health administration programs embarked on an enrichment experience to the Dominican Republic over spring break.

Connecting with the local community helps speech-language pathology graduate students refine their skills while providing needed services.

Two MSU Moorhead professors and a Moorhead middle-school student work together to expedite the AI adoption process in healthcare to improve outcomes for patients.

Get to know the MSUM graduate program coordinators! They are crucial in supporting students' professional and academic goals while pursuing their graduate degrees.

Laura Odgren earns her Specialist in School Psychology in a creative partnership through MSUM and schools.