Understanding the issues at home and abroad

Dr. Tomasz Inglot has been a member of the Political Science and International Relations faculty since 1995. With the election and its aftermath still fresh in our minds, Dr. Inglot offered the following perspective on voting and voter participation

Faculty Spotlight

Our traditional annual faculty updates have moved online. For this publication, here is a portion of what Dr. Fred Slocum has to say

2021 Give Kids A Smile Recap

Mankato provided free oral health services to 64 area children totaling $9,860 in free dental care.During the one-day event, Dental Education students and faculty performed 64 dental exams, 18 panoramic x-rays, 48 bitewing x-rays, 61 cleanings, 61 fluoride varnishes, and 74 sealants.

In response: When it comes to mental health and the pandemic, the kids are not alright

While the virus's physical impact on kids may not be as bad as we once feared, the negative psychological impact is a public health crisis that we will battle long after we finish vaccinating for the virus.

Cutting Edge: New medical simulation gets first use

Minnesota State Mankato partnered with Mayo Clinic Health System on a new surgical simulation room that will train health care workers and give students new opportunities.

Teeth exhibit connects play to the real world

The public dental clinic at Minnesota State Mankato has welcomed an educational “permanent tooth” display to the clinic lobby.
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Ron Ulseth - Innovate Educators

When engineering professor Ron Ulseth imagines the “ideal classroom,” he envisions something completely hands-on. In recent years, IRE was recognized as one of the top 10 emerging engineering programs in the world.
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Upcoming Events on KMSU Radio

KMSU has lots of great programming every day, but be sure to listen to these special shows!

Social Work joins College of Allied Health and Nursing

The move to Allied Health and Nursing means an increase in real-world experiences for social work students and a boost in collaboration opportunities for all.

Alcohol and drug studies professor makes a difference on self-care

Knowing frontline workers can’t take care of others if they aren’t taking care of themselves, Jenna Londgren, a professor of alcohol and drug studies, is sharing self-care strategies and resources with current and future health care leaders.

Top 10 Social Media Posts

Here’s a look back at the most popular posts shared on the College of Allied Health and Nursing’s Facebook page from 2020.

Join Our Team! Bell Engineering has openings for facilitators and faculty.

Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Iron Range Engineering (IRE) program offers an award winning, ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Engineering, with a new, progressive approach to engineering education that uses project-based learning (PBL) for upper division students.

Partnership Highlight: United Prairie Bank and the College of Business

As students graduate into a dynamic job market, there is a growing demand for them to have real-world, workplace experiences in combination with their classroom studies.

Human Performance Faculty Receive Recognition and Awards

Athletic Training, Health, and Physical Education faculty recognized.

Urgent care: A New Internship for Nursing and COVID

Ordinarily in Minnesota, internships at hospitals and clinics take place during the summer. But in a year far from ordinary, hospitals across the country are struggling to keep up as more patients come in.
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Christmas Programming on KMSU

Everyone here at KMSU wishes you and yours a safe and happy holiday season! Be sure to listen to 89.7 the Maverick on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for special programming to soundtrack your celebrations.
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Announcing the new Allen Lenzmeier Accounting Professorships- MN Valley Business Magazine December 2020

Announcing the new Allen Lenzmeier Accounting Professorships: Drs. Byron Pike and Oksana Kim

MSW Students Submit Letters to the Editor

Congrats to these Master of Social Work students who had letters to editor printed!

Nursing alumni, retired faculty and supporters donate to PPE fund for nursing students

Thanks to donors, nursing students received PPE, allowing them to continue working in clinical settings and giving them the real-world experience needed to pursue their nursing career.
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New Minnesota COVID-19 Restrictions

New restrictions begin on November 13th to curb COVID-19 spread in Minnesota.

Teaching and Learning Commons

Teaching and Learning Commons

Aaron Stokke to represent MNSU at MAGS

The campus selection committee has nominated Aaron Stokke’s thesis to represent Minnesota State University, Mankato in the 2021 Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS) Distinguished Thesis Award competition.
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The KMSU Fall Pledge Drive Was A Massive Success!

KMSU listeners pushed the station well past pledge goal, crushing all expectations. Thank you for being Radio Heroes!