MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Amid the teacher shortage crisis, Minnesota State University Moorhead looks to help out by having a ‘Become a Teacher’ day. The university gave local high school students a look at studying to become a teacher. Complete with guest speakers from current MSUM students and sitting in on college classes. “I’d say go for it,” said Keri…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The cultural phenomenon known as Barbenheimer will be studied for years to come. A panel will be held at Minnesota State University Moorhead to talk about Barbie and Oppenheimer. This discussion will tap into how both movies garnered huge attention through organic interest by audiences, as well as talks about World War II and the Barbie…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – MSUM is excited to kick off their homecoming events this week. From crafts to food to sports MSUM has it all planned for this fun-filled week. Not only is homecoming for students, alumni, and teachers but it is also a great way for the public to get involved with their local university. All week long there…
Katlyn Haugrud, MSUM seniorMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota State University Moorhead senior Katlyn Haugrud received a scholarship to be a part of the Public Relations Society of America ICON 2023. The Pelican Rapids native was one of five students in the country to receive this award. “I have had the pleasure of watching Ms. Haugrud grow into a thoughtful leader,”…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Kid Caddie is a recent product making waves in the golf and business world. One of the people behind it is Ben Fairbanks, a Minnesota State University Moorhead graduate from 2010. His product recently placed fourth out of 110 at a showcase. “Pushing the sport a little bit to become more family friendly and inclusive,” said…
MOORHEAD, MINN (KVRR) – MSUM celebrated Constitution Day which marks the signing of the Constitution in 1787. Since 2004, September 17th has been a day for people to commemorate the signing and learn more about our founding document. MSUM had several displays to pay tribute to the important day in our country’s history. Dr. Paul Kramer spoke about Constitutional issues…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Just in time for the start of the school year, the Minnesota State University System, represented by Teamsters Local 320, reaches an agreement including wage increases, averting a strike. The tentative agreement also requires the college and university system to conduct an equity and compensation study. Members will start voting on the new agreement in late…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The newest president of MSUM, Tim Downs, and more than one hundred volunteers helped move students onto campus. Volunteers helped students load things in carts and carry them up to their new dorms for the year. Once moved in, they are invited to social events including a cosmic glow party, scavenger hunt, and an all student…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — About fifty MSUM faculty members gathered for an informational picket over the contract battle between Teamsters Local 320 and the Minnesota State University system. Administrative faculty from admissions, athletics, and international studies showed up to picket. The employees who marched either took vacation or a lunch break for it. Event coordinators say the main goal is…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — MSUM is commemorating one of the first black Civil War veterans in the area with a statue. Felix Battles was a Union soldier born into slavery in Tennessee and moved to Mississippi during his childhood. Sometime before 1860, he gained his freedom by likely escaping and moving north to Iowa. In 1864, he was one of…
