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Mankato Opens Nation's Fourth School to Train Dental Therapists

Minnesota State Mankato's Dental Therapy programs is highlighted in this article from the Pew Charitable Trusts as one way to help meet the demand for access to affordable, oral health care.
Book cover titled Just Work for All: The American Dream in the 21st Century by Joshua Preiss

Preiss Explores the American Dream after Covid-19

Professor of Philosophy Joshua Preiss’ latest book, Just Work for All: The American Dream in the 21st Century, is about the theory and practice of justice in an American society with slower growth, rising inequality, and declining hope for a better future.
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College of Education Flight Team Hosts Regional Competition

The College of Education’s Aviation Flight Team will host the annual National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region VI competition beginning on October 19, concluding with an awards banquet on October 23.
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Printmaker Leaves Lasting Impression

Mai Tran's collection of relief prints range from small and delicate—a pair of fleur de lis—to intricate and complex.
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The 2021 Fall Pledge Drive Swag Is Here!

The KMSU Fall Pledge Drive begins on Wednesday, October 20th, and we have some fantastic thank you gifts when you pledge!
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Minnesota State Mankato Dental Clinic to Provide Free Dental Care for Kids on Oct. 21

Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Dental Hygiene Program is offering free dental care to area children 18 years and younger Thursday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Minnesota State Mankato Dental Clinic to Provide Free Dental Care for Kids on Oct. 21

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Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Dental Hygiene Program is offering free dental care to area children 18 years and younger Thursday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Event highlights diversity gap in mental health care

This article in the Mankato Free Press talks about the gap between providers and providers of color - especially in rural Minnesota - and one of the ways the University is working to support a more diverse workforce.
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Grant received to introduce health careers to diverse students

KEYC News Now shared this story about a series of events hosted by Minnesota State University, Mankato designed to recruit a more diverse student body to the field of behavioral health careers

Call for Submissions: International Poetry Recital

The Department of World Languages and Cultures seeks submissions for the International Poetry Recital.

Ethics and Empathy in Technical Communication

Dr. Dawn Armfield talks empathy and tech comm with Room 42.

New Publication

Minnesota State University research group led by Associate Professor Xuanhui Wu from the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Technology published an article titled "A Circularly Polarized Substrate Integrated E-plane Waveguide Horn Antenna".

Health Science professor provides data for community about flavored tobacco

During a Mankato City Council meeting, Health Science faculty were asked to provide data on flavored tobacco use in youth. Get the research, meeting recap and details in this Mankato Free Press article.
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The KMSU Fall Pledge Drive Is Coming!

The KMSU Fall Pledge Drive begins on Wednesday, October 20th! Follow this link for more information!
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Grind-Fu Cinema Returns For October 2021

Grind-Fu Cinema presents five of the most iconic monsters movies of all time on Saturday, October 30th, plus they're serving cake!
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2021-2022 College of Allied Health and Nursing scholarship recipients

Congrats to this year's College of Allied Health and Nursing students who received scholarships!
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KMSU Presents Night Of The Living Dead

Hear a radio production of the George Romero classic on Halloween night, right here on 89.7 the Maverick!

Good News

Dr. Raymond Asomani-Boateng, Dr. Russell Fricano, and Benjamin Oppong published “Accra’s Old Fadama/Agbog-bloshie settlement. To what extent is this slum sustainable?” in African Geographical Review, 2020, Volume 39, Issue 4.

The Mankato Historical and Architectural Tour:

Professor Emerita Jan Cherrington (known to her students as “Dr. J”) developed a Mankato walking tour for her students to learn about Mankato’s historical and architectural heritage

Election Research

Students see professors in the classroom, but they are often unaware of how much professors’ jobs include researching and contributing to the collective knowledge in their fields.

Why has the Squatter Settlement of old Fadama Prospered ?

In the city of Accra, Ghana, municipal officials traditionally addressed squatter settlements through demolition and evictions. In spite of these evictions, Old Fadama, an illegal squatter settlement in Accra has flourished.

Disaster Preparedness In Nepal

Miriam Porter was on sabbatical during the 2019-2020 academic year. While on sabbatical she provided consultation service for the British University in Dubai and pursued her research in Nepal.