Student Work Study Positions Available

The College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Dean’s Office is looking for two friendly, motivated students to perform receptionist and administrative tasks.

Wasiu Erinoso and Bereket Mamo successfully defend Masters theses

The Department of Physics and Astronomy extends hearty congratulations to Masters students Wasiu Erinoso and Bereket Mamo, both of who successfully defended their Master's theses this summer and will formally graduate this Fall.
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Free Form Freakout Presents an Evening of Experimental and Improvised Sound on October 10th

KMSU’S Free Form Freakout presents “An Evening Of Experimental & Improvised Sound” on Saturday, October 10th, featuring Dan Melchior, Andrew Weathers, John Saint Pelvyn, and Iceblink.

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.

Criminal Justice Workgroup Seeking Members

Minnesota State University, Mankato is conducting a review of its law enforcement, corrections and criminal justice programs, and the University is seeking approximately 20 people to serve on a workgroup that will identify areas in the programs that could potentially be revised or improved.

Criminal Justice Program Review Community Listening Sessions

In response to community concerns and our ongoing commitment to professional program reviews, Minnesota State University, Mankato held four town hall listening sessions on our review of our current criminal justice programs.
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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."

Welcome Michelle Forliti to the Social Work Department

Welcome Michelle Forliti, LSW (BSSW ’12) to the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences. Michelle joins the Department of Social Work as the student support coordinator for the Title IV-E Child Welfare Program.

American Indian Summer Language Camp

Diversity & Inclusion, American Indian Affairs and the American Indigenous Studies program at Minnesota State University, Mankato are in the midst of hosting a virtual American Indian Summer Language Camp from June 16-18 and 23-25.