Recognizing Juneteenth

Today we recognize Juneteenth, an annual holiday observing the end of slavery in the United States and marks the day (June 19, 1865) when news of emancipation reached people in the deepest parts of the former Confederacy in Galveston, Texas.

Hagen wins AAS Chambliss Student Achievement Award

For the first time ever, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the American Astronomical Society's summer meeting was hosted entirely virtually.

Aging Studies Grad Student Completes Internship with Alzheimer's Association

Aging Studies graduate student Danielle Freitag is currently completing her internship with the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter.  She shares this recap of her work with the organization.

College Statement on Racial Injustice

The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Minnesota State University, Mankato joins the many voices across Minnesota and the world that have expressed horror and dismay about the shocking and brutal killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor.

PsychSessions Podcast

In May, two faculty members and two undergraduate students from Minnesota State University-Mankato Psychology Department were guests on the PsychSessions Podcast. The episode is out now!
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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 President Davenport on George Floyd’s death

Announcement

We can do better as a society to protect all members of our communities, and higher education plays a vital role in educating and leading this work.

Former Maverick Hockey Player Talks Applied Leadership and Nonprofit Leadership on Fox Sports North

Minnesota State University, Mankato Alum and former Maverick Hockey player David Backes talks about his degree in Applied Organizational Studies (now Applied Leadership) and his Nonprofit Leadership Certificate with former teammate Ryan Carter on Fox Sports North Unscripted.

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.

April/May 2020 Good News

Check out our amazing student highlights.Explore what our seasoned faculty and department are doing.Understand the various ways our college is transforming students and our world.
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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."

Law Enforcement Skills Program

Law Enforcement students will participate in skills training May 11-June 19 on campus. While on campus, students will participate in various activities in classrooms, parking lots and other spaces on campus.

Congratulations Spring 2020 Graduates!

Although we are unable to celebrate your achievements in person today – the distance between us does not diminish your significant accomplishment. We are so proud of your hard work and perseverance to reach your educational goals.

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.

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.

Physics Majors Earn URC Outstanding Poster Awards

The URC 2020 Undergraduate Research symposium the Physics and Astronomy department winners.

Prof. Paul Mackie to Discuss COVID-19, Rural Mental Health in Monday’s National Press Foundation Briefing

Minnesota State University, Mankato Professor Paul Force-Emery Mackie will discuss implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on rural mental health in a National Press Foundation briefing Monday, May 4 at 11 a.m. Central Time.