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SOUTHWEST STORIES
Erin Richardson
Senior
"I transferred to SMSU because I wanted to be at a smaller school with a more comfortable learning environment. The professors (at SMSU) have been really great and I have had an opportunity for a more personalized education. "
Hometown
Tracy, MN
Charlie Vang
Junior
"“The professors at SMSU are really dedicated in their work. They really care for you personally and they also have an open-door policy where you can go in and talk to them about class-related work or just about your personal life. As a student I am really appreciative to that support and dedication that they have to my education.”"
Hometown
Walnut Grove, MN
Bryan Peralta Garces
Sophomore
"I am active in the United States Army Reserve and often times I have to miss class. But at SMSU, the professors are flexible with my schedule which allows me to be a full-time student and fulfill my military obligations."
Hometown
Farmington, MN
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LATEST NEWS
New SMSU Exhibit at Local Museum; Alumna Andries is Executive Director
Published: 02-26-2021
A new exhibit in the Lyon County Historical Museum features Southwest Minnesota State University as part of a number of exhibits on the newly...
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SMSU Receives $1.8 Million Commitment from Alumna Deeann J. Griebel
Published: 02-23-2021
Southwest Minnesota State University alumna Deeann J. Griebel has made a commitment that will provide $1.8 million for the Student Success and Advi...
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SMSU Third in Military Friendly® Schools Rankings
Published: 02-18-2021
Southwest Minnesota State University has been ranked third in the country in the small public university class by Military Friendly® Schools. ...
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MUSTANGS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Alumna Deeann Griebel Happy to Support SMSU With $1.8 Million Commitment
Published 02-26-2021
Deeann Griebel still drives to work in the maroon 1975 Chevy Caprice Classic she bought in Pipestone. When purchased, the odometer read 125 miles. Today that number is 368,000. The car has been restored twice, and is on its second engine, third transmission and fourth radiator. It's in immaculate...
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