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SMSU Briefs for April 26

Campus Compact Presidents' Award winners announced at SMSU A Southwest Minnesota State staff member, student, and committee have been named Iowa & Minnesota Campus Compact (IAMNCC) Presidents’ Award winners. The 2021 Iowa & Minnesota Campus Compact awards honor over 90 individuals and organizations whose accomplishments exemplify and celebrate the public purpose at the heart of higher education. The winners were nominated by 28 of IAMNCC’s member campuses. Presidents’ Awards recognize outstanding contributions in civic and community engagement by students, faculty, staff, ...

Campus Notes for April 21

Minnesota West recognized by BestValue Schools.org Minnesota West Community & Technical College has been recognized in the Best 24 Associate’s Degree in Administrative Assistant in 2021 in the Nation by BestValueSchools.org. The administrative assistant program at Minnesota West is a unique program that is requires 60 credits over two-years and can be completed entirely online. For a complete list of programs visit www.bestvalueschools.org/associates-degree-in-administrative-assistant. “Minnesota West Community and Technical College’s administrative assistant program is honored ...

SMSU Briefs for April 20

International Student Award Ceremony April 29 at SMSU The International Student Organization (ISO) at Southwest Minnesota State University is having its first-ever International Student Award Ceremony at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 29, in the Lower Conference Center. International students that have gone above and beyond this year will be recognized for their contributions and accomplishments to SMSU. This event is limited to 55 people, including the awardees and invited presenters, and will be held in the SMSU Conference Center. All international students are encouraged to RSVP (with ...

Education Briefs for April 19

Minnesota West Community & Technical College receives grant Minnesota West Community & Technical College Farm Business Management, Lamb & Wool and Small Business Management Programs recently received grant funding from Minnesota Telemedia. The grant was for $31,375 and covered purchase of enhanced technology equipment for all of Minnesota West’s Farm Business Management, Lamb & Wool, and Small Business Management instructors. The funding for the equipment will promote and enhance collaboration between instructors, student management groups and the agriculture community as another ...

Education Briefs for April 14

Minnesota West recognized as in the list of the Top 47 Colleges in the state of Minnesota Minnesota West Community & Technical College has been recognized as one of the Top 47 Colleges in the State of Minnesota for 2021 by Intelligent.com. The top picks by Intelligent.com are affordable, respected, and flexible. These rankings are based on assessments of over 153 Universities and Colleges, along with comparisons of over 344 educational programs. Colleges that have made this top list have also been ranked based on areas including; program strength, student readiness, return on ...

MHS speech team qualifies 2 for state

The Marshall Tiger Speech Team competed at the Section 2AA Speech Tournament on Saturday. The Tigers advanced nine students to the final round of competition and qualified two speakers for the MSHSL State Speech Tournament. Senior Zoe Vorbach placed first in the category of great speeches while freshman Lillian Guggisberg placed third in original oratory. The two will compete at the virtual state tournament in two weeks. Section finalists include: Zoe Vorbach, 1st place, great speeches Lillian Guggisberg, 3rd place, original oratory Emma Runchey Smalley, 4th place, original ...