Hot Jazz For Decent People Returns

Hot Jazz For Decent People returns to the Minnesota Square Park Pavilion on Friday, July 9. Made possible through funding from the Minnesota State Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
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Volunteers, patients with memory loss share experiences through gardening

Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) joined our student volunteers, faculty, and those with memory challenges in a place that makes a lasting impression - a community garden.

Minnesota State Mankato Receives $1.1 Million Gift from Alumnus to Support Multiple University Degrees, Programs

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Steve and Mary Klick of Glenwood, Minnesota, donated $1.1 million to the University on Friday to support graduate degrees in business, nursing and engineering as well as undergraduate aviation scholarships and Presidential Scholar awards.
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Clinical Sciences Building receives architecture award

Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Clinical Sciences Building was one of six buildings recognized with a Merit Award from the American Institute of Architects Minneapolis.

Minnesota State Mankato’s Clinical Sciences Building Receives Merit Award from AIA Minneapolis

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Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Clinical Sciences Building was one of six buildings recently recognized with a Merit Award from the American Institute of Architects Minneapolis.

Dental student receives Gilman scholarship for study abroad

Morgan Rud, a pre-dental major from Mondovi, Wisconsin, received the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.

Three Minnesota State Mankato Students Accept Study Abroad Opportunities through Gilman Scholarship Program

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Three Minnesota State University, Mankato undergraduate students will study abroad during the academic year after recently receiving the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
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KMSU Presents Summer Live Music Series

KMSU is partnering with the Wine Café to host an artist-of-the-week concert series called The Golden Hour. Featuring a curated lineup of Mankato musicians, performances will take place on the Wine Café patio throughout the Summer.

Minnesota State Mankato, South Central College Announce MAP Plan for Nursing Students

Minnesota State University, Mankato and South Central College (SCC) announced a partnership known as the Maverick (Nursing) Advance (Transfer) Plan.
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Meet College of Education's newest Academic Advisor

The College of Education office of Advising is excited to welcome Megan Svir as an academic advisor. Megan has a wealth of experience in supporting individuals in setting, meeting, and achieving goals which will translate to an enjoyable and informative advising experience for our students.

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The Spring Pledge Drive Smashed All Records!

KMSU listeners made this the most successful pledge drive in KMSU history, with a record breaking $50,000+ finish!

Minnesota State University Team Takes 1st Place

Minnesota State University, Mankato placed 1st in the Pursuit Competition among the 9 construction management programs in the Midwest.
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FCS students host "Living Mindfully" event

Phi Upsilon Omicron (Phi U), the oldest national honor society in Family and Consumer Sciences, created and hosted a mindfulness exhibit for students, staff and faculty.
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The Spring Pledge Drive Swag Is Here and It's Spectacular!

The KMSU Spring Pledge Drive begins on Wednesday, April 28th, and we have lots of fun swag available to thank you for your generosity!
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Congratulations Spring 2021 Graduates

Congratulations to all Spring 2021 graduates. We are proud of your hard work and dedication to get to this moment. Welcome to the #MavFam!
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2022 Douglas R. Moore Faculty Research Lectureship

Davenport said Larson’s research is especially relevant to the University, regional community and beyond because of the University’s location in the Minnesota River Valley. Larson will deliver a public lecture in 2022.

Clinical Sciences Building Receives ‘Best of B3’ Award for Indoor Environmental Quality

Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Clinical Sciences Building has won a “Best of B3 Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) – Classroom/Lab” award from the State of Minnesota Buildings, Benchmarks & Beyond (B3) energy and sustainability program in which all state-funded buildings participate.

Clinical Sciences Building Receives ‘Best of B3’ Award for Indoor Environmental Quality

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Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Clinical Sciences Building has won a “Best of B3 Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) – Classroom/Lab” award from the State of Minnesota Buildings, Benchmarks & Beyond (B3) energy and sustainability program in which all state-funded buildings participate.
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The Shuffle Function 24 Hour Pledge Drive A-Go-Go Is Coming!

KMSU Morning Show Hosts Shyboy Tim and Shelley will go 24 hours without sleep, surviving only on the basic human needs of Caffeine, Rock & Roll, and your generosity, to raise funds during the Spring Pledge Drive!

New "Psych in Your World” Video Series Promotes Psychological Science

Psychology professors Dr. Emily Stark and Dr. Karla Lassonde have created an outreach site called “Psych in Your World!”

A Popular Fellow: Geography Professor Don Friend

Geography professor Don Friend spent the bulk of 2020 as a Jefferson Science Fellow, a role that had him advising a government agency on how to implement climate change science into development efforts overseas.

Law Enforcement's Big Picture

After George Floyd died under the knee of a Minneapolis Police officer, Pat Nelson was worried about her students. The Floyd incident happened on May 25, and within weeks Nelson, chair of Minnesota State University, Mankato’s law enforcement program, reached out to her students.

Staying Power: Undergrad Research

One of the University’s signature events is its Undergraduate Research Symposium, where students across disciplines gather each spring and unveil the results of their semester of study.

Congratulations to the 2021 DSP Scholarship Key Recipients

Congratulations to Erika Hanson and Evan Bachman for being the 2021 DSP Scholarship Key Recipients.

Eyes on research: Dental students present at national conference

Dental hygiene majors Lissette Garza and Kaitlyn Knutson first met as Honors students at Minnesota State University, Mankato and quickly realized they had “weirdly similar paths”.