Campus News 2019

Three individuals have been selected to receive Campus Compact Presidents' Awards at Southwest Minnesota State University. The three, and their awards, include senior Aaron Bible, Presidents' Student Leadership Award; Environmental Science Professor Dr. Emily Deaver, Presidents' Civic Engagement Steward Award; and Pat Thomas, former Adult Basic Education Program Director, Presidents' Community Partner Award.

A post-high school mission trip to Canada changed the perspective of SMSU senior Josh Behning, an outdoor enthusiast who spearheaded the formation of the University Sportsman's Association, and the recent Ducks Unlimited banquet, put on by that group.

Southwest Minnesota State University is ranked 12th in the nation for Best Affordable Sociology Degree Programs (Bachelor's) in 2019 by Affordableschools.net.

2019 Commencement Speaker: Mary Fuhrman '95

Jessica Bentley, Assistant Director of Residence Life, helps make sure that things run smoothly during the summer months, and that new and returning students are welcomed to campus the right way.

Southwest Minnesota State University is ranked 6th nationally in the "30 Lowest Out-of-State Tuition Colleges and Universities" for 2020 by Online-Bachelor-Degrees.com.

Virtual reality now allows SMSU ag students to be right on the farm, seeing for themselves, through technology, how successful ag operations work.

Southwest Minnesota State University students enrolled in Science Methods and Assessments did well at a recent regional certification for outdoor education.

SMSU alumnus Dave Hillestad recently had the honor of directing the final television show for WCCO sports broadcaster Mark Rosen.

Theresia Gillie, MARL Class II, appreciates the friendship and support her "MARLies" have given her throughout the years. To Gillie, MARL represents a collaboration of MARL brothers and sisters who support one other, offer advice, and always find a way to solve problems.