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Crushing It

Crushing It. A towering 18-foot device lets students push steel and concrete to their breaking points for real-world learning.

Monday, March 9, 2026

Family Dancers

Family Dancers. Dance Team Coach Madison Hebrink’s focus on connection and confidence fuels a culture that has earned six national titles in three years.

Monday, March 9, 2026

Finding the CURE

Finding the CURE. Program Gives Undergraduate Researchers More Opportunities. By Grace Brandt '13.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Flipping the Script on Disability and Violence

Flipping the Script on Disability and Violence. A new book co-authored by Minnesota State University social work professor Nancy Fitzsimons. By Joe Tougas.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Full Circle in Italy

Twenty years after a heartbreaking cut, MSU’s Shari Dickerman went to the Olympics in Italy—and returned with the gold.

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Giving Back the Caring

Giving Back the Caring. A nursing student goes it online, this time for the master’s. By Kate Kolars. As a child with a heart condition, Madison Marien spent a lot of time in and out of hospitals. Today at age 27, she still does—as a registered nurse at Lake City Care Center in Lake City, Minnesota.

Friday, May 2, 2025

Honors, Reimagined

Learn how Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Honors Program transforms student experiences through leadership, research and reflection, fostering confidence, career readiness and meaningful personal growth.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Innovation Renovation

The Maverick Innovation Gateway connects Minnesota State Mankato students, businesses and the community through hands-on learning, mentorship and innovation.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026