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Southwest Minnesota State University is a four-year public university located in Marshall, Minnesota. We offer a high-quality education in the liberal arts and professions to prepare you for a life that is successful both personally and professionally.
Students and faculty alike come here to engage in the rich “Southwest Experience,” which starts with strong academics, fulfilling social opportunities and support from fellow Mustangs.
We invite you to visit SMSU and to experience for yourself all that it has to offer. SMSU truly is where you belong!
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Mustang Saturdays
Can’t get here during the week? Check out our Mustang Saturdays and find one that works in your weekend schedule. Did you know you can get a free ticket to an SMSU Football game? Find out how!
The Mustang Promise
SMSU sets itself apart from other colleges with our Mustang Promise. We’re so confident in the relevance, quality, and value of our students’ education that we guarantee they will find a job within six months of graduation.
SMSU SUCCESS STORIES
Kayleigh Karppinen
'08 Alum
Sociology
"Graduating from SMSU means that I have a face to go with the names of most of my classmates. I also learned that leaving a good impression on others can have a long-lasting impact."
Location
Minnetonka, MN
Occupation
Human Resource Generalist, Opportunity Partners
Andrea Kopfmann
'07 Alum
Speech Communications: Radio/TV
"I learned to work toward deadlines and honed my organizational and professional skills. Many of my SMSU friends are still a part of my life. I had a blast at SMSU; it really fit my personality."
Location
St. Paul, MN
Occupation
Director of Campaigns & Partnerships, Give MN
Michael Walker
'98 Alum
Physical Education: Teaching
"My SMSU professors were committed to my success and went the extra mile to ensure I was taking care of business. Athletic participation in basketball also helped me develop dedication, determination, and drive – qualities that transfer to the workplace."
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Occupation
Director, Office of Black Male Student Achievement, Minneapolis Public Schools
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LATEST NEWS
Bjerkesett Gifts $1.5 Million to SMSU Foundation
Published: 10-09-2019
The late Mike Bjerkesett, a pioneer of handicap accessible housing and a 1971 Charter Class alumnus of Southwest Minnesota State University, has gi...
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SMSU ‘Mustangs Unite’ Homecoming at SMSU Oct. 7-13
Published: 09-27-2019
Mustang alumni will converge on Marshall for Homecoming 2019 at Southwest Minnesota State University, which will be held Oct. 7-13 with a theme of ...
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Cheryl Glaeser, MARL Class VII, Helping Rural Leaders Find Their Voice
Published: 10-13-2019
Note: This is part of a series of articles about Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership (MARL) alumni leading up to the 20th anniversary o...
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MUSTANGS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
GMW Wayne Mitzner Has Seen Much of SMSU's History
Published 09-17-2019
Wayne Mitzner was in a retrospective mood. "You know, it just goes by so fast," said the SMSU General Maintenance Worker (GMW), who retired on Sept. 17 after 39 years and 8 months at Southwest Minnesota State University. That's just about 77 percent of the life of the institution. "I always said ...
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