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.
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Finalists Named for Presidency of Minnesota State Mankato

News Story

Minnesota State has named five finalists in the search for the next president of Minnesota State University, Mankato. The candidates are Sandra Haynes, Edward Inch, John Jasinski, Debra Larson, and Mrinal Mugdh Varma.
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Interim Provost Matt Cecil Named Provost, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Northern Kentucky University

News Story

Matt Cecil, Minnesota State University, Mankato’s interim provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, has been named provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Northern Kentucky University, located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, effective July 1.

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.

Minnesota State University, Mankato teachers, students reflect on inauguration and current events

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) — It’s a historic day in Washington D.C. as the world watches President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris get sworn into the presidency.

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.