Minnesota State University, Mankato Names New President

Edward Inch becomes the 13th president of Minnesota State University, Mankato on July 1st, 2021.

Faculty reflect on documentary leading up to March 24 Health Summit

In anticipation of this year’s Health and Biomedical Science Summit, the College of Allied Health and Nursing and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences hosted a viewing and discussion of the documentary "The Central Park Five".

Social Work alum specializes in transplant patients

With a family history and an influential professor behind her, Social Work alum Stephanie Schramm Little is now one of two advocates for organ transplant patients in North Dakota.

Family Consumer Science major represents state as Miss Minnesota; advocates for systemic change

Kathryn Kueppers, an FCS major and Miss Minnesota 2020, speaks openly about systemic change.

Teaching with Technology

Sign up for the online section of URBS 110: The City. Zoom around the globe with this unique, online class and pick the path of an adventure! Offered both Fall and Spring semesters.

Welcome from Chair

Greetings and welcome to the first edition of Government in the Real World!

History Alum Bryce Stenzel Receives Golden Apple Award

ST. CLAIR, Minn. (KEYC) — A love and passion for history is what led this educator down years of historical teaching.

Political Science Alum Anisa Omar to be featured on PBS docuseries

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A former Mankato Area Public Schools student and recent Minnesota State University, Mankato graduate will be featured on an upcoming PBS American docu-series, for her activist work in the community.

Applications open for new MS in Advanced Dental Therapy

The Department of Dental Education at Minnesota State University, Mankato will welcome its first cohort of the new Master of Science in Advanced Dental Therapy (ADT MS) program in Fall of 2021.

Scholarships

Scholarship applications for the 2021-2022 academic year are open for application until February 28!

Let's Talk Government

The pandemic upended the way we were learning and the way we were teaching; a lot of change for us all. On the bright side, this situation provided the opportunity and technology to expand our ability to connect and discuss current issue.

Data-driven dreamers develop new RSO, DREAM

Data-driven dreamers develop new RSO, DREAM.

Living the DREAM: New RSO off to a fantastic first semester

Living the DREAM, new RSO off to a fantastic first semester.

Innovative medical-dental integration featured in new documentary

Uncovered: Minnesota’s Dental Crisis, a new TPT documentary, features three successful efforts —including our very own medical-dental integration pilot with Mayo Clinic Health System— to help overcome barriers and eliminate health disparities.

Urban Management and Planning in the Real World

In February 2020, Urban and Regional Studies’ Dr. Miriam Porter traveled to Nepal to look at their post-Earthquake recovery through the lens of disaster management. Joining Dr. Porter in Nepal was Situ Chitrakar (’18), architect and urban planner, who served as co-researcher and translator.

Understanding the issues at home and abroad

Dr. Tomasz Inglot has been a member of the Political Science and International Relations faculty since 1995. With the election and its aftermath still fresh in our minds, Dr. Inglot offered the following perspective on voting and voter participation

Faculty Spotlight

Our traditional annual faculty updates have moved online. For this publication, here is a portion of what Dr. Fred Slocum has to say

2021 Give Kids A Smile Recap

Mankato provided free oral health services to 64 area children totaling $9,860 in free dental care.During the one-day event, Dental Education students and faculty performed 64 dental exams, 18 panoramic x-rays, 48 bitewing x-rays, 61 cleanings, 61 fluoride varnishes, and 74 sealants.
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Finalists Named for Presidency of Minnesota State Mankato

News Story

Minnesota State has named five finalists in the search for the next president of Minnesota State University, Mankato. The candidates are Sandra Haynes, Edward Inch, John Jasinski, Debra Larson, and Mrinal Mugdh Varma.
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Interim Provost Matt Cecil Named Provost, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Northern Kentucky University

News Story

Matt Cecil, Minnesota State University, Mankato’s interim provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, has been named provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Northern Kentucky University, located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, effective July 1.

In response: When it comes to mental health and the pandemic, the kids are not alright

While the virus's physical impact on kids may not be as bad as we once feared, the negative psychological impact is a public health crisis that we will battle long after we finish vaccinating for the virus.

Minnesota State University, Mankato teachers, students reflect on inauguration and current events

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) — It’s a historic day in Washington D.C. as the world watches President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris get sworn into the presidency.

Cutting Edge: New medical simulation gets first use

Minnesota State Mankato partnered with Mayo Clinic Health System on a new surgical simulation room that will train health care workers and give students new opportunities.

Teeth exhibit connects play to the real world

The public dental clinic at Minnesota State Mankato has welcomed an educational “permanent tooth” display to the clinic lobby.
Ron Ulseth, Director of Academics and Research, Iron Range Engineering, working with two students on repairing a small engine in the shop

Ron Ulseth - Innovate Educators

When engineering professor Ron Ulseth imagines the “ideal classroom,” he envisions something completely hands-on. In recent years, IRE was recognized as one of the top 10 emerging engineering programs in the world.
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