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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
Avianna McFarquhar
Senior
"My dream is to one day be on Broadway and SMSU is helping me achieve that goal because I have been learning about everything that surrounds Theatre -- not only just acting but sound design, lighting, and costume construction. And I know through hard work I will be able to achieve it one day. "
Hometown
Marshall, MN
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LATEST NEWS
Three Students Awarded Full-ride Scholarships as Part of President’s Regional Scholars Award Program
Published: 05-19-2020
Three high-achieving students have been awarded full-ride scholarships to Southwest Minnesota State University as part of the President's Regional ...
Despite Odd Ending, Seniors Happy with SMSU Experience
Published: 05-05-2020
Commencement exercises for approximately 565 SMSU undergraduate and graduate students was to have been held May 9. Due to COVID-19, that ceremony h...
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SMSU Named Safest College Campus in Minnesota
Published: 04-21-2020
Southwest Minnesota State University has been named the 2020 "Safest College Campus in Minnesota" by YourLocalSecurity.com. YourLocalSecurity.com b...
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MUSTANGS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Nubile, Physical Plant Employees Help Keep SMSU Running Smoothly
Published 05-29-2020
Facilities Director Tony Nubile had been on the campus of Southwest Minnesota State University once before, in 2002, as a member of the Trinity Bible College (Ellendale, N.D.) basketball team. And while it's true he'd like to forget the results of that 98-44 thumping at the hands of the Mustangs ...
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