Campus News 2021

Jenna Zeug developed an interest in speech way back when she as a student at Holy Redeemer School in Marshall. Zeug is a sophomore History Education major and the daughter of Joe and Bobbi Zeug from Marshall. She placed in two categories at the recent Minnesota Collegiate Forensics Association (MCFA) state tournament, where her Southwest Minnesota State University team won the limited entry championship.

Accounting Professor Glenn Bayerkohler, in his 33rd year at Southwest Minnesota State University, has been named the 2021 Cathy Cowan Award winner.

Southwest Minnesota State University alumna Deeann J. Griebel has made a commitment that will provide $1.8 million for the Student Success and Advising Center and scholarships. Deeann's investment will allow for the creation of new tutoring and mentoring programs to ensure all students have the support they need to become successful graduates.

Southwest Minnesota State University Professor of English Dr. Judy Wilson has been named to the Associated Writing Programs (AWP) Board of Directors.

The Southwest Minnesota State University Enactus group is partnering with the Tracy Area Animal Rescue (TAAR) to raise $20,000. That $20,000 will then be matched by a husband and wife with strong ties to TAAR.

Southwest Minnesota State University has been ranked third in the country in the small public university class by Military Friendly® Schools.

A student-operated restaurant, "Taste @ Southwest Minnesota State University," will open to the public on Nov. 4.

Activist Bobby Seale said there's sometimes a wide gap between perception and reality regarding the Black Panther Party, which he co-founded with Huey Newton in October, 1966. "The whole thing was about political power," he said.

Amy Schmiesing is the new Head Athletic Trainer at SMSU, and she's ready to continue the outstanding leadership shown by her predecessor, Laura Crowell.

The Southwest Minnesota State University Education Program has been awarded numerous No. 1 rankings for affordability — nationally, in the Plains States, and in Minnesota — by TeachingDegreeSearch.com.