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FEATURED NEWS
Lee Kanten ’74 Finds a New Kind of Busy in Retirement
Published: 10-13-2020
Although Lee Kanten's globetrotting days are over, he feels the best of his creative days may still be ahead of him. Kanten, a 1974 alumnus, and hi...
SMSU Receives Grant to Support Student Success
Published: 09-23-2020
Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) has been awarded a $580,000 grant from the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system (Minnesota ...
SMSU First-Year Student Enrollment Up 17.5 Percent
Published: 09-23-2020
Minnesota State University is excited to welcome 349 new first-year students to campus this fall, an increase of 17.5 percent. It is the largest in...
LATEST NEWS
Faculty Volunteer to Move 'Pod' Desks
Published 10-15-2020
We’re all in this together. That’s the belief of group of faculty members who are helping SMSU students feel more comfortable in face-to-face classrooms during these COVID-19 times.
SMSU University Gala to be Held Virtually Oct. 25-Nov. 1
Published 10-07-2020
The Southwest Minnesota State University Foundation will continue the tradition of the University Gala by hosting a virtual event Oct. 25 through Nov. 1, 2020.
Six to Receive 2020 Homecoming Alumni Awards
Published 09-30-2020
Six individuals will receive Alumni Association awards as part of Homecoming 2020, with a theme of “Mustangs Come Together — Six Feet Apart.”
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Created at SMSU
Published 09-25-2020
A new initiative — the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship — has been established at Southwest Minnesota State University.
Faith Johnson Brings Experience to RN to BSN Program
Published 09-22-2020
An experienced nurse and teacher is the newest face within the RN to BSN program. Faith Johnson joins the faculty on a fixed-term basis, replacing Nancyruth Leibold, who is on sabbatical.
Mustangs Making a Difference: Jessica Bentley
Published 09-15-2020
Residence Life at SMSU has changed during these COVID-19 times. Much of the credit for implementing the necessary adjustments goes to Jessica Bentley.
Homecoming 2020 at SMSU Features Theme ‘Mustangs Come Together — Six Feet Apart’
Published 09-10-2020
Homecoming 2020 at Southwest Minnesota State University will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10, with a theme of “Mustangs Come Together — Six Feet Apart.”
SMSU Ranked 26th Nationally for Best Early Childhood Education Program
Published 08-25-2020
Southwest Minnesota State University is ranked 26th in the nation for Best Early Childhood Education Program for 2020 by Study.com.
FEATURED VIDEOS
2020 State of the University Address
Thursday 09/17/20
Southwest Minnesota State University President Dr. Kumara Jayasuriya delivers the 2020 State of the University address.
Southwest Stories: Mark Fokken and The Mustang Maskers
Tuesday 08/25/20
A group of Southwest Minnesota State University current and past employees have banded together in an ambitious project to sew masks for new students who will arrive on campus for Move-in Day on August 20. https://www.smsu.edu/today/articles/2020/07-28-2020_mustangmasks.html
Congratulations Class of 2020! You Did It!
Tuesday 05/26/20
Our 2018 and 2019 Commencement speakers, Steve Binder ’79 and Mary Fuhrmann ’95, gave visionary advice to graduates in their respective addresses. President Kumara Jayasuriya reflects on their words, how they ring true today, and commends the Class of 2020 on their resiliency. Based on feedback provided by the Class of 2020, a special Commencement ceremony to honor graduates will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020. President Jayasuriya invites graduates, faculty, staff, family and friends to attend the celebration. Congratulations Class of 2020! You did it!
MUSTANGS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Faculty Volunteer to Move 'Pod' Desks
Published 10-15-2020
We're all in this together. That's the belief of group of faculty members who are helping SMSU students feel more comfortable in face-to-face classrooms during these COVID-19 times. The group recently volunteered to move larger "pod" desks into several classrooms to accommodate students who are i...
