Minnesota State University, Mankato

National Champions!

Congratulations to the Mavericks softball team on its first-ever national title!

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Big ideas. Real-world thinking.

Minnesota State Mankato alumnus Andrew Hanegmon has a big idea: Develop new jobs and businesses on the Iron Range.

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Shining Bright

Six Fulbright Scholars in one program "is an extraordinary statement about the relationship we’ve built with Fulbright."

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Big ideas. Real-world thinking.

Professor Tonya Butler has a big idea: Prepare students to become leaders in the music industry.

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A Life of Advocacy

Wilbur Neushwander-Frink’s big idea: serve and support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Read Wilbur Neushwander-Frink's Story

Big ideas. Real-world thinking.

At Minnesota State Mankato, your big ideas will become reality. We are here to help you transform your life, and the world.

Come see our fabulous fountain, hear the Bell Tower chime and meet the friendly people on our beautiful campus.

We offer comprehensive support services, more than 130 programs and a variety of opportunities to excel in and out of the classroom.

Our online and Twin Cities-based programs allow students to advance their careers, complete a degree or build new skill sets from anywhere.

Memorandum of understanding creates opportunities for collaboration.

Funds will address financial barriers to help low-income students stay enrolled to completion.

NFL's Minnesota Vikings to hold training camp at Minnesota State Mankato for 52nd year.

Student-athletes are able to thrive both academically and athletically at Minnesota State Mankato.

Strategic Partnerships creates opportunities to put the big ideas of our students, faculty and staff to real-world use.

The diversity of our students, faculty and staff enriches the college experience for everyone at Minnesota State Mankato.

Giving to Minnesota State Mankato has a real-world impact on students: It transforms their lives by supporting them as they pursue their big ideas.