Minnesota State Moorhead

MSUM's first-time, full-time fall-to-fall retention rate reached 80.7% and four-year graduation rate hit 46.5%, both exceeding 2030 goals several years ahead of schedule—signaling a stable regional workforce pipeline.

MSUM's HLC Coordinating Committee is collecting evidence and writing the Assurance Argument ahead of its Fall 2027 site visit, seeking submissions from faculty, students, staff, alumni, and community members.

The free, public talk is held at Minnesota State Moorhead's Center for Business, making it directly accessible to FM business-community members.

As a major employer and talent pipeline in the FM region, MSUM's ranking for academic quality, student retention, and post-graduation outcomes directly affects local workforce and business recruitment.

MSUM's Digital Accessibility group clarifies institutional vs. individual responsibility and practical scope of accessibility obligations, relevant to FM employers and educators managing digital content compliance.

The Minnesota and North Dakota National Guard Preferred Partner signing at MSUM expands educational and professional advancement opportunities for military-connected students and employees in the FM region.

The free, public events at Minnesota State Moorhead include sessions aimed at sales teams and CEOs alongside educators, offering FM-area business professionals tools for building human connection in their organizations.

Minnesota State Moorhead's HLC Coordinating Committee is collecting evidence for its Assurance Argument before a Fall 2027 Higher Learning Commission site visit.

Minnesota State Moorhead's Digital Accessibility Group is actively guiding staff on continuous accessibility improvements across web content, documents, events, videos, and forms — relevant to FM organizations managing digital compliance.

Academic events at Minnesota State Moorhead, a major FM-area employer and institution, draw public audiences; this free lecture is open to the public at Comstock Memorial Union.

Dragon Ember Solutions pairs regional small businesses and nonprofits with supervised student teams for web, data, and IT projects, with the first cohort of client applications open for the spring semester.

The ticketed event at Minnesota State Moorhead draws students from Fargo, West Fargo, and Moorhead, with tickets priced at $10 for adults and $8 for students ages 6 through college.

A student-run tech agency at Minnesota State Moorhead will directly serve local businesses and nonprofits with IT needs, creating a new resource in the FM market.

Regional college students with pre-revenue business concepts can compete for up to $3,500 at MSUM's Dragon Lair Business Plan Pitch Competition, with the application deadline falling this Sunday, October 25.

Campus Room Scheduling (EMS) is now shared across all Minnesota State colleges and universities in a single system, making finding an alternate room more complex.

The agreement allows M State students to transfer up to 52+ technical credits toward a Bachelor of Science, providing a route to earn two degrees in four years and step into project management roles.

Minnesota State Moorhead's accreditation process involves community members connected to MSUM, making the HLC site visit and Assurance Argument relevant to Moorhead's higher-education sector.

MSUM's Digital Accessibility Group guidance on form selection—covering web-based vs. fillable PDFs for employees, students, and the public—is directly relevant to FM organizations managing digital forms and accessibility compliance.

MSUM's Teacher Education program, backed by Nibbe Foundation funding, is sending students to professional conferences — reflecting workforce development activity tied to the Moorhead higher-education sector.

M State, with campuses in Moorhead, faces an $880,000-per-year funding reduction—totaling $3.5 million over four years—from a plan approved by the Minnesota State board of trustees to address a structural deficit.

As head of a major FM-area institution, Downs's public discussion of student success, community impact, and the future of higher education is directly relevant to regional employers and workforce pipelines.

Two Minnesota State Moorhead online business programs covering supply chain, logistics, and operations management earned top state rankings from Research.com, signaling regional program recognition relevant to FM workforce development.

As head of a major FM-area institution, MSUM President Tim Downs's remarks on student success and community impact on the BeTold-hosted podcast are relevant to local higher-education and workforce stakeholders.

Minnesota State Moorhead's student recruitment events draw hundreds of prospective students to the FM area, with Preview Days covering academic programs, research, internship opportunities, and campus living.

Minnesota State Moorhead's accreditation process involves community members connected to MSUM, making this relevant to FM organizations and businesses with ties to the university.

MSUM's Digital Accessibility group, a subcommittee of the University Technology Committee, outlines email practices affecting how university communications reach users of assistive technologies.

Regional college and university students with pre-revenue business concepts can compete for up to $3,500 and present to regional business leaders at Barry Auditorium on November 17.

The $23 million renovation of MSUM's oldest building, completed after nine years of funding efforts, adds a 400-seat auditorium and restored arts spaces to the Moorhead campus.

MSUM's free Coursera Career Academy access offers job-relevant certificates in data analytics, digital marketing, IT support, and project management from Google, Meta, IBM, and Microsoft — fields relevant to FM-area employers.

Minnesota State Moorhead's accreditation review process involves collecting evidence on educational programs and student learning assessment, which can affect program standing relevant to FM-area employers and students.

MSUM's Digital Accessibility group, a subcommittee of the University Technology Committee, outlines workflow practices for digital content that affect any FM organization producing webpages, documents, videos, or presentations.

With alumni working on regional projects like the Moorhead High School transformation and the 11th Street Underpass, MSUM's CM program directly supplies construction talent to the Upper Midwest workforce.

The free, public event gives FM-area visitors access to faculty working studios, live demonstrations, and original artwork for sale at the Roland Dille Center for the Arts.

The Minnesota Business Partnership's $50,000 award will support continued growth of Moorhead's Literacy Lab model, with additional institutions expected to participate during the 2026–27 academic year.

MSUM's accreditation process with the Higher Learning Commission involves regional institutions and community members, with the HLC Coordinating Committee seeking submissions on student support services and teaching resources.

The 30-credit hybrid program targets recent graduates and early- to mid-career professionals in the FM region, with emphasis options in AI in Business and AI in Healthcare Administration, directly addressing local workforce demand.

MSUM's Digital Accessibility group offers guidance relevant to FM-area businesses and content creators producing video, noting captions support viewers in offices, public spaces, and classrooms.

StartupBREW is a weekly FM regional gathering for entrepreneurs and business leaders; this session features student entrepreneur Zachary Moore and MINT Brand Marketing founder Amanda Shilling.

FM-area employers and staff at Minnesota State Moorhead can note clinic logistics: flu shots available 7 a.m.–noon at Comstock Memorial Union Room 216, free for SEGIP MN Advantage Plan members or $54–$80 otherwise.

Minnesota State Moorhead's HLC Coordinating Committee is collecting evidence and writing the Assurance Argument for a Fall 2027 site visit, inviting faculty, students, staff, alumni, and community members to submit accomplishments.

As FM organizations manage websites and digital tools, MSUM's Digital Accessibility guidance on keyboard navigation offers practical checks relevant to any local business ensuring accessible online experiences.

Employers and employees in the FM area covered by SEGIP's MN Advantage Plan can receive free flu vaccinations at the Comstock Memorial Union clinic; others may pay $54–$80 depending on dose type.

The free public recital at Roland Dille Center for the Arts Fox Recital Hall represents a no-cost arts event from MSUM's School of Performing Arts, which sponsors performances and community outreach in the FM area.

The exhibition at The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, running September 11 through October 25, draws on MSUM faculty and alumni and opens a cultural venue relevant to Moorhead's business and community activity.

The free public event at MSUM's Christianson Alumni Center is part of a long-running series that has brought more than 150 writers to campus and the broader Moorhead community since 1985.

Regional student teams can compete for up to $5,000 in prizes and feedback from business leaders at a pitch competition held at Minnesota State Moorhead, with registration open through October 18.

Minnesota State Moorhead's enrollment trends and retention rates directly affect the regional workforce pipeline and economic activity that FM business readers depend on.

The placement marks the twelfth Minnesota State Moorhead Economics student since 2011 to have undergraduate research selected for publication, reflecting ongoing research output from the FM region's academic community.

The event raises funds for military-connected scholarships, student veteran and emergency responder initiatives, and law enforcement support, with registration open to up to 1,200 runners at $20 through noon Sept. 10.

Minnesota State Moorhead is participating in the Greater Moorhead Days Parade Friday, September 4th at 6pm, inviting Dragon spirit, friends, and family to ride the Dragon Train.

The event brings roughly 60 regional teams to Moorhead, with food trucks on site and live streaming on Midco Sports Plus, representing regional foot traffic and media activity relevant to FM businesses.

Minnesota State Moorhead's Digital Accessibility group outlines writing practices aimed at making digital content more accessible to users with cognitive disabilities, non-native English speakers, and screen reader users.

The event raises funds for military-connected scholarships, student veteran and emergency responder initiatives, and law enforcement support — workforce and community ties relevant to FM employers and institutions.

Minnesota State Moorhead reports rising new student enrollment, growing total enrollment, and a projected record first-year-to-second-year retention rate — metrics that signal workforce and housing demand in the FM market.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis highlighted how Moorhead's Institute of Applied AI is embedding AI skills across academic programs to prepare the regional workforce across industries including healthcare and manufacturing.

FM employers and institutions creating forms for employees, students, or the public can use MSUM's decision checklist covering audience, data collection, security, and accessibility goals.

MSUM's 2025-26 brand refresh — including a retired red and gray M logo and new single-color M marks — affects printed materials, email signatures, name badges, and business cards used by university-connected professionals in the FM area.

MSUM's Coursera Career Academy offers entry-level certificates in data analytics, digital marketing, and IT support from Google, Meta, IBM, and Microsoft.

The event raises funds for military-connected scholarships, student veteran and emergency responder initiatives, and law enforcement support — causes with direct ties to the FM workforce and community institutions.

The Moorhead-based program, already noted as Minnesota's first ACCE-accredited Construction Management program, moved up from a previous top-10 ranking—signaling regional workforce training capacity for the construction industry.

Strand, who played college ball at Minnesota State Moorhead, is competing for a roster spot on the Atlanta Falcons' 53-man roster, connecting the FM region to NFL-level competition.

Minnesota State Moorhead's semester launch affects the Moorhead campus workforce and the broader FM economy that depends on university activity.

The $23M renovation of a 1914 campus building brings new event and classroom space, including the Glasrud Auditorium, available to the broader FM community for performances and meetings.

The Red River Market in downtown Fargo is hosting College Day on Aug. 29, drawing area institutions including Minnesota State Moorhead, which has a direct presence in the FM community.

As one of only two NASP-accredited School Psychology specialist programs in Minnesota, MSUM's credential enhances graduates' professional credentialing and employment opportunities in the FM region.

The installation at Minnesota State Moorhead's Weld Hall reflects arts-sector activity in the FM region, with local studio Epiphany Studios completing the commissioned public artwork.

Proceeds from the capped 200-runner event fund student veteran programming, spouse and dependent scholarships, and a tactical fund aiding veterans, firefighters, and emergency responders in the FM area.

MSUM's Dragon Days Move-In Team recruitment involves clubs, organizations, and individual students — a volunteer mobilization effort relevant to the Moorhead campus community and area workforce.

The multi-building project affects academic, residential, athletic, dining, and support facilities at MSUM through January 2027, with contractor presence and scheduled outages impacting campus operations.

MSUM's top-rated Early Childhood Education and Elementary Inclusive Education programs prepare educators who serve classrooms across Minnesota and the region, including through a Moorhead Area Public Schools partnership.

Fewer than six percent of business schools worldwide hold AACSB accreditation, a distinction the Paseka School of Business has maintained since 2010, signaling program credibility for FM-area employers and students.

Minnesota State Moorhead's shift of student payroll processing from Business Services to Human Resources affects student workers and supervisors at a major Moorhead employer and institution.

Regional employers hiring BSN and graduate-level nurses gain assurance that Minnesota State Moorhead graduates meet nationally recognized NLN CNEA standards for curriculum, clinical preparation, and student outcomes.

The event raises funds for military-connected scholarships, student veteran and emergency responder initiatives, and law enforcement support — capped at 1,200 runners with registration closing Sept. 9.

Kaiser, a Minnesota State Moorhead social work alumna, is among the TEDxFargo 2026 speakers set to address the Fargo-Moorhead community, representing local higher education ties to the event.

Minnesota State Moorhead's Move-In Team recruitment affects local student housing activity and campus organizations in the FM area at the start of the academic year.

The $100,000 grant will fund cultural heritage programming and community engagement throughout Moorhead and the surrounding region, directly affecting local organizations, students, and community members.

MSUM is expecting enrollment numbers to rise due to Scholars programs, including a new $6,000 scholarship for Fargo and West Fargo graduates enrolling this fall.

Minnesota State Moorhead's presence in the Dilworth Loco Daze Parade reflects regional community engagement activity relevant to FM-area organizations and residents.

A Moorhead institution's nursing programs—covering Bachelor's and Master's degrees—now hold six-year accreditation, affecting healthcare workforce pipeline relevant to FM employers and healthcare providers.

The Regional Scholars Program shows a regional high school partnership model driving enrollment growth to MSUM, relevant to FM-area workforce pipeline and higher-education business.

MSUM's expansion of faculty and staff roles — including development, analytics, international student support, and military-connected career coaching — reflects ongoing institutional hiring activity in Moorhead.

Accreditation from CAATE, the nationally recognized accrediting body, qualifies graduates to sit for the Board of Certification exam — a requirement for becoming a certified athletic trainer in healthcare settings.

Eligible FM-region workers can complete the full program at no cost through the Good Jobs Challenge at the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber Foundation, a value of more than $4,000.