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Annual Mustang Success Night set for Sept. 9

The Deeann Griebel Student Success Center at SMSU is hosting their annual Mustang Success Night from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, in the SMSU Conference Center.  The program features a support services fair and a major exploration fair to help students learn about the many services available to support their success and guide them on their academic path at SMSU. The keynote presentation will be presented by Doria (Drost) Esche, SMSU alumna.  Esche brings her story of involvement, enthusiasm, and genuine love of SMSU to share with this year’s class of new students.   In ...

GOLD College kick-off Sept. 9 at SMSU

The fall kick-off session for GOLD College will be held in the Conference Center Upper Level at SMSU on Wednesday, Sept. 9, starting at 1:30 p.m. with registration and social time. The fall instructors will give previews to their courses beginning at 1:45 p.m.   GOLD College is an exciting program that offers lifelong learning opportunities to adults in areas of personal interest. GOLD is an acronym for “Growth, Opportunity, Learning, Development.” GOLD College offers non-credit classes with a variety of topics: art, history, computers, current events, music, writing, health, ...

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 ...