Research Dragon Stories

Savanna Hohenstein, from landlocked Western Minnesota, pursued her passion for marine biology at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM), where she engaged deeply with the Marine Ecology Lab. After co-authoring a research paper and dedicating herself to the lab, she graduated in 2020 and undertook multiple unpaid internships in Florida and Mississippi. Her dedication led her to a full-time role as a Rescue Biologist at Clearwater Marine Aquarium in 2022, where she now leads rescue efforts for injured marine animals. Her journey, marked by resilience and adaptability, inspires MSUM's new Marine Aquarist certificate program, encouraging future marine biologists.

Inspired by her mother’s career, Audri Lagge ’19 also got her construction management degree at MSUM and quickly became a Senior Project Manager with a rapidly-growing construction company in Fargo, N.D., which led to her being recognized as one of Prairie Business’ Top 25 Women in Business in 2024.

Are you curious about double majoring? Combining the right majors can boost your academic experience and open up more career opportunities.

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

Luzmary Diaz Castillo shares why she loves to be an MSUM Dragon.

Bryce Benedict is MSUM’s new Assistant Director of Recreation.

MSU Moorhead BFA alum Tom Weis uses his unique background to make an impact in the world of global security. He stays connected to campus, occasionally returning to share advice with current MSUM School of Art students.

Jacque Stamatopoulos is MSUM’s new Graduate Student Retention Coordinator.

Kid Caddie creator, Ben Fairbanks, shares how his graphic communications degree equipped him to be an entrepreneur.

Henrietta Doe, a 2024 graduate from Liberia, commits to the reliable and needed work of a nurse.

Christopher Hovden's dedication to his broadcast journalism classes, Campus News, music, and his internship shows the impact involvement can have on a student. 

Scott Forster is MSUM's new Head Women's Soccer Coach.