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Today Magazine - Maverick Spotlight

Giving Back the Caring
A nursing student goes for it online, this time for the Master's.

Mom. Caregiver. Graduate.
Raising two kids with autism, this special education graduate sees where help is needed.

The Balancing Act
Award-winning faculty teaches full-time while pursing an online degree.

The Innovator
Ryder Febo's bear spray vending machines are an outlet for his restless energy.

'Grease' is the Word for MSU Alum Playing Danny Zuko
MSU Theatre alum Sam Stoll stars as Danny Zuko in Chanhassen Dinner Theatre's production.
Recent Maverick Stories
Award-Winning Research
A workplace issue promted Lukas Peterson's ergonomics research project. It earned him a national award.
Activation and Cooperation
President Inch honored for support of a cabinet member Travis Thul's Coast Guard activation.
World-Class Players
An international intramural soccer team has taken shape at MSU.
After Dam Breaks, A Study Begins
Rapidan Dam failure leads to a topic of collaborative research.

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