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STEM Symposium April 22

The Mathematics Program at Southwest Minnesota State University will host the 2nd annual STEM Symposium from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, in the Upper Conference Center. The STEM Symposium Series was launched to celebrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.  The symposium will feature keynote speaker, Dr. Dequina Angelina Nicholas, assistant professor at the University of California, Irvine in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. The topic of her keynote is “Hijacking the Metabolism: Inflammation Connection for New Type 2 Diabetes ...

SMSU Briefs

MARL Class 14 applications being accepted The application deadline for Class 14 of the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership (MARL) program is April 30, and program Executive Director Brad Schloesser is anticipating another outstanding group of ag le aders when the class kicks off its 23-month cohort in November 2026. Individuals are encouraged to apply who are: • Dedicated to agriculture and rural Minnesota. • Committed to the program with time and energy. • Residents of Minnesota, 21 years or older. • Developing and experienced leaders in the community or ...

SMSU Briefs

SMSU Theater presents the classic comedy ‘Tartuffe’ SMSU Theater’s spring production is “Tartuffe” by Molière, translated by Richard Wilbur. Performances are April 15 through 18 at 7:30 p.m. and April 19 at 2 p.m. in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $10 and will be available only at the door. Seating is first-come, first-served. Admission is free for SMSU employees and students with valid ID. Free and convenient parking is available in lot B-1 behind the Fine Arts Building. In this classic comedy, Tartuffe pretends to be a man of pious virtue, but he’s really a ...

Marshall speech competes at Fairmont

Six members of the Marshall speech team competed at the Fairmont Invitational Tournament on Saturday. Three Marshall speakers advanced to the final round of competition and placed in the top six. They were Berlin Kass, 2nd in drama, Sydney Larson, 5th in oratory, and Foster Moore, 4th in ...

SMSU hosts 20th annual Fine Arts Celebration now through May 5

Art and Design March 2 through April 6 • "Minnesota Winter" Solo Exhibition of works by D.L. Zartner SMSU Whipple Gallery April 7 through 19 • Solo Exhibition of works by Thalia Reis SMSU Whipple Gallery April 21 through May 5 • Graduating Senior Art Exhibition SMSU Whipple Gallery April 22 • Senior Art Exhibit Reception 5-7 p.m. SMSU Whipple Gallery Communication Studies May 5 • Broadcast & Digital Media Student Media Showcase 4-6 p.m. SMSU Bellows Academic, Room 102 Creative Writing April 16 • Stanger than Fiction: The Third ...

Campus Notes

Coleman graduates from UW-SP Samuel Coleman of Marshall received a bachelor of science degree in wildlife ecology and management at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for the fall 2025 semester. Iowa Lakes Community College announces honors lists Iowa Lakes Community College recognized the academic achievements of students named to the fall 2025 honors lists. For the fall 2025 semester, 165 students were named to the president's list and 256 students earned placement on the dean's list. The president's list honors full-time students who achieved a perfect 4.0 grade-point ...