Minnesota State Mankato offers nursing assistant course to help alleviate shortage

KEYC News Now spent time with Minnesota State University, Mankato's nursing faculty and students to learn more about free CNA trainings, designed to help alleviate the shortage of health care workers while giving participants real-world experience.

Minnesota State University, Mankato Theatre & Dance Department represents at Region V Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival 54

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The Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Theatre and Dance is excited to announce the award recipients from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region V. The 54th annual festival was held virtually January 16-22, 2022.

Congratulations to our School Psychology Spring 2022 and Summer 2022 graduates

Congratulations to our Spring 2022 and Summer 2022 graduates, Kennedi Alstead, Melissa Engel, RaeLynn Lamminen, Dorothy Lipski, and Lars Olson.

Minnesota State Mankato Creates New Exhibit Space for Lincoln Statue in Memorial Library

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Minnesota State University, Mankato President Edward Inch announced today that a new exhibit and dialog space has been created in the University’s Memorial Library to display a 7-foot-tall statue of Abraham Lincoln that was a 1926 gift to the institution from alumni.
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The Fountaineers KMSU Radio Drama Troupe Returns

Auditions for the Fountaineers KMSU Radio Drama Troupe's production of Plan 9 From Outer Space will take place on Sunday, August 21st, at the Arts Center of Saint Peter. Everyone is welcome to audition.
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RESOLUTE: MN Stories of 9/11 & The War

Minnesotans were in the towers, planes and Pentagon on that fateful morning and on the frontlines of the war that followed.

Leadership by Persistence

Dr. Bryce Lindsay, the longtime chairperson of the Educational Administration Department had arrived in Mankato in 1965. Lindsay became a key figure in keeping alive the hope of launching a doctorate program.

Retiring dean reflects on a decade of service

Kristine Retherford leaves a lasting impact on the health of campus and the community.

Minnesota State Mankato and Riverland Community College Announce Maverick Advance Plan Partnership

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Minnesota State University, Mankato, and Riverland Community College announced today they have collaborated on a partnership known as the Maverick (Nursing) Advance (Transfer) Plan.

Mechanical Engineering Alum, Ben Zaver's Business SEEQ is reaching new heights

Mechanical Engineering alum and entrepreneur, Ben Zaver '20 was recently featured in a Star Tribune article that discusses the success of his co-owned company, SEEQ.

Rebecca Bates named a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education

Rebecca A. Bates, PhD, chair of the Department of Integrated Engineering at Minnesota State University, Mankato, was inducted as a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).

NASA releases first JWST images

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Debut of the Minnesota Original Music Festival

MOMF is a network of free concerts, workshops, and events hosted by Minnesota artists in the heart of St. Peter, MN from July 19th to 24th, 2022.
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Upward Bound at Minnesota State Mankato Receives $2.3 million, 5-year grant from U.S. Department of Education

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The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded the Upward Bound program at Minnesota State University, Mankato $2.3 million in funding for the five-year grant cycle that will begin Sept. 1.
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Pageant & Singalong Nation Returns

Rehearsals are underway for Pageant & Singalong Nation's Midlife Recital, and you can become a part of the chorus for their September 4th performance!

Graduate of Minnesota State Mankato Receives Fulbright Grant to Study in Germany

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Colton Corcoran, who graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato in May with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, recently won a Fulbright Grant to pursue studies in Germany for the 2022-2023 academic year.
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THE FINAL GRIND-FU CINEMA: The Wizard of Oz & Hereditary

Don't miss the FINAL Grind-Fu Cinema on July 30th! See The Wizard of Oz & Hereditary FOR FREE, courtesy of your pals at 89.7 the Maverick.
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Thank You Dean Matt Loayza

On behalf of everyone in the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences, we want to thank Dr. Matt Loayza for his contributions to and leadership of the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences as interim dean and dean over the past four years.

Nursing partnership with Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College announced

Minnesota State Mankato and Lac Courte Oreilles College have announced a partnership that will allow students to complete their BSN in a 100% online program.
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Minnesota State Mankato and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College Announce Maverick Advance Plan Partnership

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Minnesota State University, Mankato and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College announce a partnership known as the Maverick (Nursing) Advance (Transfer) Plan, or “MAP”.
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Spring 2022 COE Dean's List

The College of Education released the Dean's List for spring 2022. Students on the Dean's List are undergraduate students who carry 12 or more credits (not including P/N) during a fall or spring semester and achieve a 3.5 or higher GPA. Dean's List letters were mailed the week of June 23, 2022.
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Spring 2022 COE Dean's List

The College of Education released the Dean's List for spring 2022. Students on the Dean's List are undergraduate students who carry 12 or more credits (not including P/N) during a fall or spring semester and achieve a 3.5 or higher GPA. Dean's List letters were mailed the week of June 23, 2022.
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FCS hosts Play Day, Adventure Playground

Family Consumer Science students and faculty are hosting Play Day, an opportunity for children of all ages and abilities to engage in risk, nature and free play.
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Minnesota State Mankato Names Christopher Brown Founding Dean of College of Humanities and Social Sciences as of July 1

Minnesota State University, Mankato President Edward Inch announced today that Christopher Brown will serve as the founding dean of the University’s newly formed College of Humanities & Social Sciences, effective July 1.

University names Patricia Marincic dean of the College of Allied Health and Nursing

Minnesota State University, Mankato announced that Patricia Marincic has been named dean of the University’s College of Allied Health and Nursing, effective July 1, after a national search.
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Minnesota State Mankato Names Christopher Brown Founding Dean of College of Humanities and Social Sciences as of July 1

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Christopher Brown will serve as the founding dean of the University’s newly formed College of Humanities & Social Sciences, effective July 1, 2022.
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Hot Jazz For Decent People Returns!

KMNSU News and Events, Hot Jazz For Decent People returns for a summer of remarkable free concerts!
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Recap: May 2022 Commencement

Congratulations to the recent graduates of the College of Allied Health and Nursing! Here are few helpful links for our spring 2022 graduates.
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Minnesota State Mankato Names Patricia Marincic Dean of College of Allied Health and Nursing

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Patricia Marincic has been named dean of the University’s College of Allied Health and Nursing, effective July 1, 2022 after a national search.

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