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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.
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Interested in grad programs at SMSU? Want to ask questions and hear answers? Join us for one of our call-in sessions. The next is February 26, 4-6pm. Discover what's beyond your bachelor's.
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Bryan Peralta Garces
Sophmore
"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."
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Farmington, MN
Bridget DuBrey
Senior
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Environmental Science
Emma Grote
Senior
"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."
Hometown
Blair, NE
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SMSU Student Fatou MS Kinteh Starts Non-profit in The Gambia
Published: 02-19-2020
Fatou MS Kinteh, a senior Political Science major from The Gambia, has started a non-profit called Fatou Gaye's Memorial Foundation in memory of he...
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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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MUSTANGS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Mustang Market Receives Large Donation of Feminine Hygiene Products
Published 02-20-2020
Mustang Market recently received a large donation of feminine hygiene products from the Always company, a gift that is especially needed at the Market, according to Crystal Watts, AmeriCorps Health VISTA representative on campus. Mustang Market is SMSU's food shelf that distributes non-perishable...
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