SMSU Theater to present ‘Frost/Nixon’ on Monday, Sept. 9

August 24, 2024

The Southwest Minnesota State University Theater Program will present “Frost/Nixon,” a play by Peter Morgan on Monday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre. “Frost/Nixon” is a dramatization of the controversial interviews by British broadcaster, David Frost, with former U.S. President Richard Nixon, televised in 1977. The impeachment process began by the House of Representatives in October 1973 and continued through Aug. 9, 1974, when Nixon resigned from office. His successor, Gerald Ford, pardoned him on Sept. 8, 1974. This year is the 50th anniversary of that ...

Campus Notes for July 25

July 25, 2024

Simpson graduates from UW-Madison Adrienne Simpson of Marshall graduated from the University Wisconsin-Madison from the College of Engineering with a bachelor of science in biomedical engineering, biomedical engineering A total of 8,586 students received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on May 10-11. Kruisselbrink receives master’s degree Sydney Kruisselbrink of Tyler received a master of science degree in physician assistant studies at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in May.

Campus Notes for July 20

July 20, 2024

South Dakota State University announces spring 2024 graduates The following students graduated after the spring 2024 semester at South Dakota State University. More than 1,500 students completed all requirements for a degree and/or certificate program. Overall, students from 35 states and 24 nations graduated following the spring 2024 semester. More than 70 students received two or more degrees or certificates from a college. Avoca: Justin Clarke bachelor of science in SDSU’s Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering. Balaton: Jett Davis, bachelor of science in SDSU’s College of ...

SMSU Briefs for July 17

July 17, 2024

SMSU announces spring 2024 graduates Southwest Minnesota State University announced the names of students who have completed respective degree requirements and officially graduated as of spring semester 2024.  Local graduates are: Canby: Claudia Lensing, bachelor of arts: biology Clarkfield: Slade Irvine, bachelor of science: exercise science Cottonwood: Jacob Myers, bachelor of arts: communication studies; Lucas Hodges, bachelor of science: justice administration Currie: Zachery Ruppert, bachelor of science: agronomy Granite Falls: Ashly Cole, master of science: ...

Campus Notes for July 11

July 11, 2024

Laleman graduates from SCSU Joshua Laleman of Minneota received a bachelor of science degree in land surveying/mapping science from St. Cloud State University during spring semester 2024. Varpness graduates from Graceland University Graceland University announced the spring 2024 graduation list. Graduates from around the country and the world have been recognized for earning undergraduate and graduate degrees from Graceland University between Dec. 14, 2023, through April 28, 2024. Bridget Varpness of Cottonwood graduated with a master of science in nursing family nurse ...

Campus Notes for July 3

July 3, 2024

Alexandria Tech has graduation More than 600 graduates were honored during the 2023-2024 academic year at Alexandria Technical & Community College. The spring commencement ceremony was held May 8 at the Runestone Community Center in Alexandria. Local graduates include: Balaton: Amiaya Johnson, nursing associate of science, spring 2024 Clarkfield: Jadyn Sakry, practical nursing diploma, summer 2023 Cottonwood: Claire Goepferich, nursing associate of science, spring 2024; McKenzy Grunewald, law enforcement associate of applied science, spring 2024; Noah Jensen, exercise science ...