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SMSU launches My SMSU app

Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) announced the launch of My SMSU, a new campus engagement app powered by CampusGroups designed to help students connect with campus life, stay informed, and engage more fully in the Mustang community. My SMSU serves as a centralized hub where students can discover events, join organizations, receive important announcements, access campus resources, and connect with fellow students, faculty, and staff, all from their mobile devices. The goal is to provide students with an easy and convenient way to stay connected to the opportunities, ...

SWWC hosts Dr. Stephanie Stollar for reading assessment workshop

SWWC Service Cooperative (SWWC) welcomed nationally recognized literacy expert Dr. Stephanie Stollar to its Marshall office on Aug.7 for a highly attended professional development workshop focused on improving reading outcomes for students. The event, Reading Assessment Done Right, brought together approximately 45 educators from across the region and state for a full day of learning and collaboration.  Stollar is the founder of Reading Science Academy and co-author of Reading Assessment Done Right. During the workshop, she shared evidence-based practices for selecting, interpreting, ...

SMSU Finance program now registered by the Certified Financial Planner Board 

Southwest Minnesota State University has been approved by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) to provide a registered financial planning degree program. Students completing SMSU’s Bachelor of Science in Finance, with a concentration in Financial Planning and Wealth Management will meet the coursework requirements and will be eligible to sit for the CFP® certification exam administered by CFP Board. Southwest Minnesota State University's Finance Program is entering a new era, combining updated curriculum, expanded industry connections, and experiential ...

Campus Notes

South Dakota State announces spring 2026 graduates The following students graduated after the spring 2026 semester at South Dakota State University. More than 1,600 students completed all requirements for a degree and/or certificate program. Arco: Jacey Jorgensen, associate of science from SDSU's College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions. Canby: Taylor Lacek, cum laude, two bachelor of science degrees from SDSU's College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. Cottonwood: Cole Arends, cum laude, bachelor of science from SDSU's Jerome J. Lohr College of ...

SMSU Psi Chi chapter named Model Chapter for 2025-26

The Southwest Minnesota State University chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, has been named a 2025-26 Psi Chi Model Chapter, placing it among just 45 chapters nationwide to receive the distinction this year. Selected from more than 1,150 Psi Chi chapters, the SMSU chapter earned the recognition for successfully meeting a series of goals focused on academic excellence, student engagement, professional development, and service.  Throughout the 2025-26 academic year, SMSU Psi Chi members organized a variety of events designed to connect students, promote ...

SMSU dean’s list announced for spring semester 2026

Southwest Minnesota State University announced the dean’s list of students recognized for academic achievement during spring semester 2026. An undergraduate student who completes 12 or more A-F graded credits and achieves a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher will be considered for the honors dean’s list. If a 4.0 grade-point average is achieved, the student will be on the high honors dean’s list. High honors Clarkfield: Michael Pitzl Ghent: Skyla Crowley Ivanhoe: Melanie Engel, Bradyn Hopper Lake Benton: Kinsley Krog Lake Wilson: Elle Lupkes Lamberton: Madelyn ...