Erin Lind
'01 Alum
Sports Management
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SMSU SUCCESS STORIES
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"It’s not about what I learned in Accounting 101 or Sports Law, although I enjoyed my experience in the classroom. It’s the experiences I had that taught me how to handle adversity, how to manage my success and failures, and how to communicate with diverse groups. My experiences taught me to have the highest level of expectation for myself and others."
Location
Burnsville, MN
Occupation
NSIC Commissioner
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
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
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LATEST NEWS
Physical Plant Personnel Work Hard to Manage Snow
Published: 02-12-2019
We've all heard of the adage, "It's not the heat, it's the humidity." Around the campus of Southwest Minnesota University in recent weeks, that phr...
SMSU Third in Military Friendly® Schools Rankings
Published: 01-25-2019
Southwest Minnesota State University has been ranked third in the country in the small public university class by Military Friendly® Schools. ...
Charter Class Member Jane Malo Wins Alma Mater Lyrics Competition
Published: 02-15-2019
Jane Malo, a Charter Class member at Southwest Minnesota State University, has been named the lyrics winner of the university's Alma Mater Competit...
MUSTANGS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Jeanne Regnier: A Friendly Food Service Face at SMSU
Published 02-21-2019
Jeanne Regnier's family roots run deep at Southwest Minnesota State University. Her mother, Erma Regnier, was one of the very first cooks to prepare food for hungry SMSU students. "When she started, not all the buildings were finished yet, but there were students already on campus," she said. Aft...