TIM DOWNS

Hundreds of volunteers including MSUM President help students move in

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…

Minnesota State University Moorhead names its 12th president

“Dr. Downs brings considerable expertise and keen insights into the changing nature of higher education,” said Devinder Malhotra, chancellor of Minnesota State.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A new president has been named at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Dr. Timothy Downs will come from Cal Poly Humboldt where he is the interim chief of staff. He has also served as president and CEO of Northern State University from 2016 to 2021. Before that he was a provost and chief academic officer at Niagara…

5 Finalists For President of MSUM On Campus Next Week

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — There are five finalists to become the next president of Minnesota State University Moorhead. They are Mohamed Abousalem, Tim Downs, Scott Furlong, Arrick Jackson, and Jodi Kupper. Only Jackson has ties to the university having served as provost and senior vice president of academic affairs since 2019. The candidates will be interviewed next week. A selection…