Student research supports updated University smoke-and-tobacco policies

Research conducted by students and faculty in the Department of Health Science showed that despite a no tobacco policy on the campus of Minnesota State University, Mankato, the amount of tobacco debris, such as cigarette butts, showed otherwise.

Making final arrangements

Since mid-March, when COVID-19 upended health-care protocols, registered nurse and Minnesota State Mankato student Cy Schweiss has shifted to incorporating outside-the-box care for her patients and their family members.

Quitting Time

Health experts say there’s no time like the present to quit vaping or using other tobacco products.

Basic Life Support classes for health care professionals available

Basic Life Support (BLS) teaches the concepts of high-quality CPR, improvement of chest compression fraction, and high-performing team dynamics.
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The Return To Learn Interview Series

A series of interviews with University staff and students discussing the changing face of learning at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Recreation through a computer screen?

“One of the themes for later in the summer was going to be around the Olympics,” Carlson said. “I even had a Minnesota State University, Mankato alumni rugby player lined up to work with the kids. But none of that is happening now.”

Investigating the pandemic in real time

Investigating the pandemic in real time with Mary Kramer, Ph.D., MPH, MCHES, CWC, assistant professor, Department of Health Science and communications chair, Minnesota Society for Public Health Membership (MN-SOPHE).

Community health education alum share how COVID-19 has changed their work

With degrees focused on promoting health, preventing disease and improving the quality of life through education, Minnesota State Mankato’s Department of Health Science graduates are finding their roles changing because of COVID-19.

Teaching timely, real-world skills to children and families

Alumni update on Alex Rivers, a 2019 graduate of Family Consumer Science Education.

Providing care to others — even in scary times — is essential

As a first-year graduate student, COVID-19 has had a great impact on my education and life.

Opioid event highlights faculty research and connection to community

As part of an ongoing effort to explore education, prevention and solutions surrounding the opioid crisis, the College of Allied Health and Nursing hosted an event in early 2020 to focus on the local impact of the national epidemic.

Exercise science lab improves research and honors an advocate for women athletes

The Dr. Viola Holbrook Exercise Physiology Center allows for innovative research to be conducted by graduate students and faculty, as well as serving as a teaching laboratory for undergraduate students learning core exercise testing and prescription concepts and skills.

Big Idea: Integrating oral health care with overall health

The pilot, taking place at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, gives families the option of receiving an oral health screening and treatment from Minnesota State Mankato’s dental hygiene students as part of the visit.

Lifelong dream realized: Brittany White's path to becoming a nurse

Determined and driven from an early age, Brittany White’s path to becoming a nurse would take her on a winding journey. 

Established, 100% Online Programs Open for Enrollment

The College of Allied Health and Nursing has offered affordable online education for years, with programs and faculty who are ready to help advance your career, complete your degree or help you build new skills.

A reason to give: Grace Keir

"I want to assist Family Consumer Science (FCS) students through my financial contributions for scholarships. I especially want to help future FCS educators so that they will have the expertise to teach the diversity of students they will find in and out of the classroom."

Hagen wins AAS Chambliss Student Achievement Award

For the first time ever, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the American Astronomical Society's summer meeting was hosted entirely virtually.
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KMSU Hits Pledge Drive Goal, GM and DJs Shave Heads

KMSU beat its pledge drive goal and then some! Thank you, Radio Heroes!

Renovated food lab gives dietetic and nutrition students a taste of their future

These labs give students access to educational and real-world experiences that better prepare them for a wide range of careers.

The Elusive Regalia

That night, through a flurry of emails, two staff and one mom tried to piece together where the regalia was and if it had even been shipped.
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The KMSU Spring Pledge Drive Swag!

You can get some great thank-you gifts when you donate to KMSU during our Spring Pledge Drive!

Graduate Commencement Speech 2020

"When I first walked into the Experiential Education Graduate program, I was not sure of what I wanted to do, nor where I wanted to go. However, through time and effort I was able to craft classes that resonated the most with me, diving deep into the realms of my curiosities."

Sports Management professor shares expertise with high school students

Jennifer Zdroik, a professor in the Department of Human Performance, spoke to students at Mankato West High School about the field of sport management.

Dental education students selected to present at national research conference

Four students from the Department of Dental Education were accepted as presenters at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)that was to be held in the spring of 2020 at Montana State University.

School of Nursing featured as students prepare to graduate during Covid-19

With students preparing to graduate during the Covid-19 pandemic, the local newspaper featured Minnesota State Mankato senior nursing student Gabby Hess and School of Nursing faculty.

Love Recovery Gala named Program of the Year, Jenna Londgren named Advisor of the Year

The Students for Alcohol and Drug Education's (SADE) Love Recovery Gala received the Program of the Year Award and the program’s advisor, Dr. Jenna Londgren.

Student Nurses Association receives Exemplary Service Award, Outstanding Campus Volunteer Award

The Student Nurses Association (SNA) received the Exemplary Service Award during the annual Recognized Student Organization (RSO) Leadership Awards.

Camp Maverick: Rec N' Read, a youth literacy intervention and recreation camp to be held in June

The Departments of Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services and Speech, Hearing and Rehabilitation Services are once again offering a literacy intervention and recreation camp.

"Merchants of Doubt" available to view for free

The Mavericks for Clean Air Task Force and the Environmental Committee are partnering to provide free access to "Merchants of Doubt," a documentary that becomes even more relevant as the Covid-19 pandemic unfolds.