Important Dates New

Scholarships

Scholarship applications for the 2021-2022 academic year are open for application until February 28!

The pandemic upended the way we were learning and the way we were teaching; a lot of change for us all. On the bright side, this situation provided the opportunity and technology to expand our ability to connect and discuss current issue.

Data-driven dreamers develop new RSO, DREAM

Data-driven dreamers develop new RSO, DREAM.

Living the DREAM: New RSO off to a fantastic first semester

Living the DREAM, new RSO off to a fantastic first semester.

Innovative medical-dental integration featured in new documentary

Uncovered: Minnesota’s Dental Crisis, a new TPT documentary, features three successful efforts —including our very own medical-dental integration pilot with Mayo Clinic Health System— to help overcome barriers and eliminate health disparities.

Urban Management and Planning in the Real World

In February 2020, Urban and Regional Studies’ Dr. Miriam Porter traveled to Nepal to look at their post-Earthquake recovery through the lens of disaster management. Joining Dr. Porter in Nepal was Situ Chitrakar (’18), architect and urban planner, who served as co-researcher and translator.

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.

Ron Ulseth, Director of Academics and Research, Iron Range Engineering, working with two students on repairing a small engine in the shop

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!

New Business Leadership Certificate- MN Valley Business Magazine January 2021

Big Ideas Challenge Adds High Tech Division

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.

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.

The College of Education December 2020 Graduate Program Recognition

December 9, 2020 Campus Newsletter

The College of Education Announces December 2020 Initial Teacher Licensure Recipients

December 2020 College of Education Graduates

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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.

Career Fair News

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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

GEER Grant Offers Support and Opportunities for Students

MSW Students Submit Letters to the Editor

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

Congratulations Graduates

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.

New Minnesota COVID-19 Restrictions

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