Minnesota State Mankato and Riverland Community College Announce Maverick Advance Plan Partnership

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Minnesota State University, Mankato, and Riverland Community College announced today they have collaborated on a partnership known as the Maverick (Nursing) Advance (Transfer) Plan.

NASA releases first JWST images

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Debut of the Minnesota Original Music Festival

MOMF is a network of free concerts, workshops, and events hosted by Minnesota artists in the heart of St. Peter, MN from July 19th to 24th, 2022.
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Upward Bound at Minnesota State Mankato Receives $2.3 million, 5-year grant from U.S. Department of Education

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The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded the Upward Bound program at Minnesota State University, Mankato $2.3 million in funding for the five-year grant cycle that will begin Sept. 1.
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Pageant & Singalong Nation Returns

Rehearsals are underway for Pageant & Singalong Nation's Midlife Recital, and you can become a part of the chorus for their September 4th performance!

Graduate of Minnesota State Mankato Receives Fulbright Grant to Study in Germany

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Colton Corcoran, who graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato in May with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, recently won a Fulbright Grant to pursue studies in Germany for the 2022-2023 academic year.
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THE FINAL GRIND-FU CINEMA: The Wizard of Oz & Hereditary

Don't miss the FINAL Grind-Fu Cinema on July 30th! See The Wizard of Oz & Hereditary FOR FREE, courtesy of your pals at 89.7 the Maverick.
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Thank You Dean Matt Loayza

On behalf of everyone in the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences, we want to thank Dr. Matt Loayza for his contributions to and leadership of the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences as interim dean and dean over the past four years.

Nursing partnership with Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College announced

Minnesota State Mankato and Lac Courte Oreilles College have announced a partnership that will allow students to complete their BSN in a 100% online program.
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Minnesota State Mankato and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College Announce Maverick Advance Plan Partnership

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Minnesota State University, Mankato and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College announce a partnership known as the Maverick (Nursing) Advance (Transfer) Plan, or “MAP”.
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Spring 2022 COE Dean's List

The College of Education released the Dean's List for spring 2022. Students on the Dean's List are undergraduate students who carry 12 or more credits (not including P/N) during a fall or spring semester and achieve a 3.5 or higher GPA. Dean's List letters were mailed the week of June 23, 2022.
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Spring 2022 COE Dean's List

The College of Education released the Dean's List for spring 2022. Students on the Dean's List are undergraduate students who carry 12 or more credits (not including P/N) during a fall or spring semester and achieve a 3.5 or higher GPA. Dean's List letters were mailed the week of June 23, 2022.
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FCS hosts Play Day, Adventure Playground

Family Consumer Science students and faculty are hosting Play Day, an opportunity for children of all ages and abilities to engage in risk, nature and free play.
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Minnesota State Mankato Names Christopher Brown Founding Dean of College of Humanities and Social Sciences as of July 1

Minnesota State University, Mankato President Edward Inch announced today that Christopher Brown will serve as the founding dean of the University’s newly formed College of Humanities & Social Sciences, effective July 1.

University names Patricia Marincic dean of the College of Allied Health and Nursing

Minnesota State University, Mankato announced that Patricia Marincic has been named dean of the University’s College of Allied Health and Nursing, effective July 1, after a national search.
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Minnesota State Mankato Names Christopher Brown Founding Dean of College of Humanities and Social Sciences as of July 1

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Christopher Brown will serve as the founding dean of the University’s newly formed College of Humanities & Social Sciences, effective July 1, 2022.
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Hot Jazz For Decent People Returns!

KMNSU News and Events, Hot Jazz For Decent People returns for a summer of remarkable free concerts!
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Recap: May 2022 Commencement

Congratulations to the recent graduates of the College of Allied Health and Nursing! Here are few helpful links for our spring 2022 graduates.
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Minnesota State Mankato Names Patricia Marincic Dean of College of Allied Health and Nursing

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Patricia Marincic has been named dean of the University’s College of Allied Health and Nursing, effective July 1, 2022 after a national search.
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Minnesota State Mankato’s New Maverick Food Garden to Supplement Maverick Food Pantry

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A new Maverick food garden includes 12 raised garden beds on the south side of Carkoski Commons – about 200 feet from the Maverick Food Pantry.
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In Memoriam: Ambrose Kodet

World Concertina Hall-of-Fame member Ambrose Kodet was a key component of KMSU's annual Polka 'Til You Puke show for nearly two decades.

Congratulations to 2022 Physics and Astronomy Graduates!!

The Department of Physics and Astronomy extends its heartiest congratulations to one of the Department's largest classes.
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KMSU Listener Appreciation Soundclash

KMSU will be celebrating its listeners on Friday, May 20th, with a Listener Appreciation Soundclash! DJs from all over the KMSU schedule will be spinning vinyl from 7:00 p.m. to midnight at the NaKato Bar & Grill!

DREAM Members Elect New Executive Board

The 2022-23 DREAM Executive Officers.
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Grind-Fu Cinema Rolls a D20 For Scare Tactics!

Join Grind-Fu Cinema on Saturday, May 28th, for a free double feature of Dark Dungeons and Mazes and Monsters!
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Spring Pledge Drive Smashes Previous Record

The 2022 Spring Pledge Drive smashed all previous records and helped us hit every one of our stretch goals. Thank you!

John Scheele successfully defends Master Thesis

The Department of Physics and Astronomy extends its congratulations to Master student John Scheele who successfully defended their Master's thesis April 21 2022 and will march at the Spring 2022 ceremony.