Haylee Blauert and Jason Jasperson in front of artwork from The book their authored and illustrated called "The Stars in the Sky"

Processing Grief Through Art

Experiential Education Master of Science alumni Haylee Blauert and Jason Jaspersen authored and illustrated a children's book about grief and loss called "The Stars in the Sky".

RPLS Report: News and Updates from the Field

The Minnesota State Mankato RPLS Report sharing some of the latest news and updates from the field.

MSU students teach physical education to homeschoolers

Through Minnesota State Mankato's Health and Physical Education program, students have the opportunity to teach PE to area homeschool students. Learn more in this Mankato Free Press article.
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Communications & Events Graduate Assistant Position Available

The College of Humanities & Social Sciences has an opening for a Communications & Events Graduate Assistant in the Dean's Office beginning Fall 2024. 

Social Work newsletter available

Check out the latest news and updates from Social Work.
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Equity Engagement Space opens

To serve as a place for people of color, LGBTQIA+, and historically excluded groups, the College of Allied Health and Nursing has opened the Equity Engagement Space. The Space was intentionally designed to create a place where unapologetic, healing, and transformative conversations can take place.

College to provide free dental, health services during Health for Heroes

The College of Allied Health and Nursing is honoring active, reserve and retired military members by offering a variety of dental, hearing and health services for free on Thursday, Nov. 10 in the University’s Clinical Sciences Building.

Maverick Family Simulation Center in demand

Services ramping up and expanding in the Maverick Family Simulation Center.

Health Commons at Pond adds mental health services

For years, students and faculty in the School of Nursing have helped families get the healthcare they needed at Health Commons at Pond, a free and charitable school-based clinic located in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Lacrosse Lesson: Sport Management students welcome Native Lacrosse, HAN University

Students from the Minnesota State Mankato Sport Management program and HAN University in the Netherlands welcomed Twin Cities Native Lacrosse as part of a 10 day sport sciences exchange. (Mankato Free Press article)
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Stream KMSU's Plan 9 From Outer Space Radio Drama

Stream KMSU's radio drama production of Plan 9 From Outer Space, which aired on Halloween night, 2022.
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KMSU Fall Pledge Drive Exceeds Expectations!

The KMSU Fall Pledge Drive was a smashing success, and it's all because of Radio Heroes like you!
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Students coordinate team building event for international Sport Management exchange

Students in an "Event Management in Sport" class designed a team-building event to help set a positive and welcoming tone for a 10-day Sport Management exchange between Minnesota State Mankato and HAN University, Netherlands.

Minnesota State Mankato and Minnesota North College Announce Partnership for Nursing Students

Representatives from Minnesota State University, Mankato and Minnesota North College sign a nursing partnership plan on Oct. 24, 2022.
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Inspired to help heal: How alumni Kelsey Joines is helping "revive the spirit"

A required drug education class introduced Kelsey Joines to her calling -- helping people leave their addictions behind.

Health Science faculty receives grant to increase tobacco-free signage

Thanks to a grant written by Health Science faculty, updated signs are being installed at Minnesota State University, Mankato to help remind students, staff and visitors that the campus is 100% tobacco free.
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The Fall Pledge Drive Swag Is Here!

Check out the fun swag that KMSU will have available during the Fall Pledge Drive, and then get ready to pledge!
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High School Honor Band

Honor Band accepting nominations due by Friday, December 1, 2024.
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Minnesota State Mankato's Geomorphology Class Explores the North Shore

This past weekend, the Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Geomorphology course (Geog 315) traveled to the North Shore of Lake Superior for a high-impact learning, research, and exploration field trip.
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2022-2023 College of Allied Health and Nursing scholarship recipients

Congrats to this year's College of Allied Health and Nursing students who received scholarships!
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The Fall Pledge Drive Is Coming!

The 2022 KMSU Fall Pledge Drive is coming! Help us hit our fund raising goal, and get some great swag while you're at it!
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Senior Applied Leadership Student Jenny Ardnt Accepted Into the Juvenile Justice and Special Education Workgroup

Jenny Arndt, a senior Applied Leadership student at Minnesota State University, Mankato, has been accepted into the Juvenile Justice and Special Education Workgroup for the Olmstead Implementation Office.
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U.S. Dept. of Education Awards $1.2 Million to Project PASS-IT

Project PASS-IT (Promoting Academic Success of Students with high-intensity needs through Interdisciplinary Training) is a 5-year, $1.2 million grant funded by the US Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
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Dr. Phillip Larson's KMSU Every Day Is Earth Day Interview

On September 22, 2022, Dr. Phillip Larson, co-director of the University’s EARTH Systems Laboratory and director of its Earth Science Programs, appeared on KMSU's Every Day is Earth Day podcast to discuss the recent National Science Foundation award.
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Dr. Sarah Henderson Lee Selected by U.S. Department of State for Prestigious English Language Specialist Project

The U.S. Department of State announced the selection of Dr. Sarah Henderson Lee of Minnesota State University, Mankato for an 11-week English Language Specialist project focusing on current trends in English academic and research writing in Russia.
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Minnesota State Mankato Professor Among 9 Lead Scientists from 5 Universities Awarded $2.8 Million NSF Grant

Professor Phillip Larson is part of an interdisciplinary group of experts who will be studying the formation and evolution of the Lake Superior basin through a project funded by a $2.8 million collaborative National Science Foundation “Frontier Research in Earth Sciences” grant.

University collaborates to improve care for sexual assault survivors

Minnesota State Mankato School of Nursing and the University of Minnesota, through a $1.5 million grant, are increasing the number of nurses trained as Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs).