Important Dates New

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.

Telepractice provides unexpected opportunity for students and community

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."

MNSU Alumni Create Fun and Educational Experiences

KMSU Hits Pledge Drive Goal, GM and DJs Shave Heads

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

Message from the College of Education on George Floyd's death

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.

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."

Family Consumer Science student named Miss Minnesota

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.

Dr. Chiou receives 2020 Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

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.

Chair of Department of Speech, Hearing & Rehabilitation Services honored by Minnesota State System Board of Trustees

Six Minnesota State University, Mankato faculty members were recognized as "outstanding educators," including Dr. Megan Mahowald, chair of the Department of Speech, Hearing & Rehabilitation Services, by the Minnesota State system Board of Trustees.

College Faculty awarded research grants

Professors Joseph Visker, Department of Health Science, and Brooke Burk, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services, received Minnesota State University, Mankato Faculty Research Grants.

Congrats to our 2020 COB graduating student athletes

Health Science professor receives community engagement award

Joe Visker, a professor in the Department of Health Science, was awarded the "Outstanding Community Engagement Award" from Mayo Clinic Health System for his work with their Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA).

COB senior, Maggie Knier, doing her part during the Pandemic

Marketing Professor, Dr. Elliot, on KMSU

Education and athletics go hand in hand for world-ranked handball player

When Ciana Ni Churraoin was completing her undergraduate degree in her native Ireland, she had no plans to travel to the United States to continue her studies. But then Minnesota State University, Mankato professor Michael Wells reached out to her with some important information.

KMSU Radio Hero 89.7 FM patch with a photo, toy car, pencil and other small items