Annual SCSU Leadership Breakfast discusses the importance of lifelong learning
June 7, 2024
St. Cloud State University hosted its annual Leadership Breakfast on Thursday, June 6 at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. This year’s event included a panel discussion on the benefits of and the need for lifelong learning.The panel — moderated by SCSU Vice President for Advancement & Alumni Engagement Nic Katona — was comprised of ...
Husky Productions wins SVG College Sports Media Award
June 3, 2024
SCSU’s student-run organizationHusky Productionshas won a national award. After being nominated for six SVG College Sports Media Awards last month, SCSU took home the top prize for Outstanding Live Non-Game Production in the Collegiate Student division. Husky Faceoff: St. Cloud State vs. Denver Pregame was honored at the 16th-Annual 2024 SVG/NACDA College Sports Media Awards ...
SCSU advances cannabis education catalog to include nine-week career training courses
May 29, 2024
St. Cloud State University will offer new online career training courses this summer in cannabis education.SCSU’s Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) division is partnering with California-based cannabis education company Green Flower to deliver the content. These nine-week career training courses are available to anyone over the age of 18. These courses are designed to provide ...
SCSU Communications Professor awarded Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship
May 28, 2024
Eddah Mutua, a professor in St. Cloud State University’s Judy C. Pearson Department of Communication Studies, was awarded a fellowship by the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) that supports educational projects in Africa.This award is one of 60 projects funded for 2024-25 academic year that pair African Diaspora scholars with higher education institutions and ...
SCSU professor co-authors publication in prestigious science journal
May 22, 2024
Biology Assistant Professor Angela McDonnell recently co-authored a publication in the prestigious journal Nature titled Phylogenomics and the rise of the angiosperms.“Having a publication in a journal like Nature, which spans all of science, is kind of a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” McDonnell said. “I feel really grateful to have amazing collaborators and colleagues that also want ...
Huskies Invent is a Win for SCSU and a Local Company
May 21, 2024
During the spring semester, 25 students from SCSU participated in the fifth Huskies Invent. For this semester, Thermo-Tech Windows and Doors of Sauk Rapids sponsored this 48-hour invent-a-thon. The event, designed to foster creativity and problem-solving, focused on five challenges presented by Thermo-Tech, a company known for producing high-quality windows and doors since 1993.Read More...
SCSU honored as a top broadcast school; Husky Productions finalists for six SVG awards
May 15, 2024
St. Cloud State University was recently ranked by the Broadcast Education Association for their institutional excellence in media, ranked as the No. 5 sports program and No. 27 overall program in the country.SCSU’s student-run organizationHusky Productionshas also earned national recognition by being named finalists for six 2024 Sports Video Group(SVG) awards. Read More...
Visit SCSU: Lemonade Concert and Art Fair
May 13, 2024
St. Cloud State University invites all to experience the Lemonade Concert and Art Fair June 27.Read More...
Bigs on Campus celebrates 8th year
May 8, 2024
The Dr. Potter’s Bigs on Campus Mentoring Initiative celebrated the conclusion of it’s eighth year with 21 “matches” recognized for their dedication to the program. Bigs on Campus pairs St. Cloud State faculty, staff, alumni, and upperclassmen as role models and mentors with sixth through twelfth graders from South Jr. High and Tech High Schools. ...
SCSU Social Studies educator appointed to PELSB by Governor
April 29, 2024
Rochelle Dyer was appointed by Governor Tim Walz to serve on Minnesota’s Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). She will serve a two-year term beginning April 24, 2024 representing teachers in a board-approved teacher preparation program.Read More...
Mayor proclaims April 24 “President Dr. Robbyn Wacker Day”
April 26, 2024
St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis presented President Robbyn Wacker with a proclamation declaring April 24, 2024 “President Dr. Robbyn Wacker Day” in the City of St. Cloud. Kleis presented the proclamation during the April 24 Journey Across the World showcase at the Paramount Theatre in Downtown St. Cloud.The proclamation reads:PROCLAMATIONWHEREAS, Dr. Robbyn Wacker became the ...
#OurSCSU community goes out to the ballgame for SCSU Day at Target Field
April 22, 2024
SCSU President Robbyn Wacker poses for a photo with Blizzard and T.C. Bear after throwing the ceremonial first pitch Saturday during SCSU Day at Target Field.Over 600 St. Cloud State University alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends showed their support for St. Cloud State and the Minnesota Twins during SCSU Day at Target Field over ...
Photo Gallery: Campus spring clean up day 2024
April 18, 2024
Huskies show their pride for their campus during a spring clean up of campus April 18, 2024. Read More...
Larry Dietz Named Interim President of St. Cloud State University
April 17, 2024
The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has named Larry Dietz to serve as interim president of St. Cloud State University (SCSU). The appointment will be effective beginning July 1, 2024.“I am pleased that Dr. Dietz has agreed to come out of retirement and lead St. Cloud State University as interim ...
11 SCSU Faculty and Students Present at the 23rd Annual Security Conference
April 11, 2024
CIAS faculty Mark Schmidt & 10 students presented at the 23rd annual Security Conference in Las Vegas. The following seven presentations were given on April 3rd and 4th, 2024.Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in Data ProtectionAnushka Hewarathna, Hanish Yarasani, and Priyanka AkulaAn Analysis of Security Risk Factors in IoT and Defensive Measures to ...
SCSU students impress at Model United Nations
April 1, 2024
St. Cloud State University students had a tremendous showing at MinneMUN 2024 last month, the collegiate Model UN conference hosted by the University of Minnesota team every Spring. SCSU was awarded Outstanding Delegation, and students brought home awards for Outstanding Delegate in the Third Committee, Best Delegate and Outstanding Delegate on the Korean Crisis Committee ...
SCSU Dance coach named finalist for national award
March 29, 2024
The National Dance Coaches Association has named St. Cloud State University Dance Team’s head coach Brittany Kwallek as a College Coach of the Year finalist.Kwallek has coached for six years, leading the team to five national championships and 11 top-three finishes.Read More...
SCSU receives grant award of $205K
March 27, 2024
St. Cloud State University has been awarded a $205K training grant in partnership with Central McGowan.The grant was recently awarded by from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) under the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) funding.Read More...
SCSU hosts National History Day regional competition March 23
March 22, 2024
St. Cloud State University will host the regional competition for National History Day on Saturday, March 23. In collaboration with the Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) and area schools, students, teachers and their families will descend upon the SCSU campus to learn more about history, research and pivotal points in history.Read More...
SCSU ranked as a top psychology master’s program
March 14, 2024
St. Cloud State University was recently recognized for having one of the top Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology Master’s Programs in the country.Read More...
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