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President's Inauguration
Join us for the inauguration of Dr. Kumara Jayasuriya, the tenth president of Southwest Minnesota State University, on Friday, April 3, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. in the R/A Facility. SMSU is proud to mark this important occasion in the history of the University.
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.
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Emma Grote
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"As a student, coming to SMSU for exercise science is huge because all of your professors truly care about you. They push you in the classroom and you will have some difficult classes, but that is what will make you a good candidate for grad school."
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Blair, NE
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Brock Fox
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"The professors and administrators were so personable at every visit I went on when I as in the processes of choosing a college. I was used to having a close bond with my high school teachers, and after my visits to SMSU, I knew I could have the same experience with the professors here."
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Minneota, MN
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SMSU Ranked No. 1 in Nation By Military Friendly® School
Published: 02-11-2020
Southwest Minnesota State University's commitment to veterans and their families has been rewarded with a No. 1 national ranking by Military ...
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Three SMSU Programs to be Offered on Campus of Lake Superior College
Published: 02-04-2020
A trio of Southwest Minnesota State University academic programs will be offered on the campus of Lake Superior College (LSC) in Duluth starting in...
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SMSU Ranked 8th Nationally for Affordable Online Master’s for Out-of-State Students
Published: 02-05-2020
Southwest Minnesota State University is ranked 8th in the nation for the Most Affordable Colleges for Online Master's Degrees for Out-of-State Stu...
MUSTANGS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Meet International Student Services Director May Lee Moua-Vue
Published 01-27-2020
May Lee Moua-Vue, new Director for International Student Services and Global Studies, is excited to "bring the world to campus" by creating an environment where international and domestic students can thrive and become comfortable with one another at Southwest Minnesota State University. "A...
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