Huskies in the news

MPR — Larry Dietz spent 50 years as a higher education administrator, most recently as president of Illinois State University, before retiring in 2021. It was the opportunity to help another, albeit smaller, Midwestern institution facing significant challenges that lured him out of retirement. Dietz, who started last week as interim president of St. Cloud ...

St. Cloud Live — Barnes & Noble will now manage the bookstore on the campus of St. Cloud State University. The university made the decision after an expiring contract with Follett, a company that ran the bookstore for more than 10 years.

KNSI — A team of faculty and administrators from St. Cloud State University dedicated to AI was recently accepted into the American Association of Colleges and University Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum. They’ll participate in monthly meetings, virtual events, and other activities throughout the 2024-25 academic year.

St. Cloud Live — Mayor Dave Kleis’ annual Rock On awards recognize local individuals or groups who demonstrate outstanding leadership and participation in the community. The SCSU Student Veterans Organization was honored and represents the approximately 500 veterans, current service members enrolled, military/veteran dependents and spouses attending St. Cloud State.

St. Cloud Live — Former St. Cloud State Hall of Fame and All-American wrestler Shamus O’Grady has been officially announced as a member of this year’s Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Hall of Fame Class. O’Grady wrestled for St. Cloud State from 2009-2013. He will officially be inducted on Tuesday, July 9, during the NSIC’s annual ...

The Rink Live — Only one quarter of the athletes that declared for the PWHL Draft in 2024 wound up being selected in the event held on June 10 in St. Paul. When Klára Hymlárová heard her name called in the third round, 15th overall, by PWHL Minnesota, she was ecstatic about the opportunity to play ...

USA TODAY — At St. Cloud State University, Caitlin Ruhl discovered an education abroad opportunity in Alnwick, England, which helped propel her trajectory. Alnwick is more than your typical study abroad experience. Since its establishment in 1976 St. Cloud State at Alnwick has become much more than a partner school. While connected to its American counterpart ...

Northumberland Gazette — North America was still a part of the British Empire when the earliest records of the traditional annual Alnwick Shrove ‘mob football’ begin in 1762. The game, which moved from the streets of the town to the pastures in front of Alnwick castle in 1820, almost certainly pre-dates even that, however. It proved a ...

St. Cloud Live — Since 2022, Michael Dando and his research partners have held creativity workshops in New York City, San Diego and St. Cloud. They work with community groups such as Boys & Girls Club and United Way to connect and work with local middle and high school students. “We didn’t want to be outside ...

KSTP — As the state works to get Minnesota’s cannabis industry up and running, there’s an ongoing effort to train the workforce at St. Cloud State University. More than 300 students have enrolled in its cannabis certificate program since it started last year

WJON — When St. Cloud State University announced last year that it was offering a cannabis certification class, Mary Wedin was one of the first people to sign up. The online program began in November and she just recently received her certificate. Wedin also just recently opened a new store called Wild Weed which currently offers ...

WJON — St. Cloud State is offering a program that is saving students money on text books. The program is called Open Educational Resources, and Z-degrees. St. Cloud State University President Robbyn Wacker and SCSU Library Dean Rhonda Huisman joined Jay Caldwell on WJON. Huisman explains z-degree means anything priced lower than ...

MPR — Dr. John Allen is a retired gastroenterologist with a decades-long Twin Cities practice who served key roles in the medical schools of Yale University and the University of Michigan. It’s not necessarily a career arc that would point to cannabis classes as his next professional step. The 72-year-old, though, recently completed the course, “Cannabis ...

MPR — A coalition of Minnesota college students will head to Indiana to be part of a national project for the solar eclipse. This includes students from St. Cloud State University, the University of Minnesota, St. Catherine University, and Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College. They will launch weather balloons to gather data about how ...

ST. CLOUD TIMES — As my presidency of St. Cloud State University draws to a close after six amazing, rewarding and challenging years, I want to express my appreciation to the community for the many ways you have shown your support and interest in your hometown university.

MPR — Jamie Gilchrist and Jessica Liimatainen are 2021 graduates of St. Cloud State University with degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. Jamie and Jessica are identical twins who do most everything together and were recently featured on Minnesota Public Radio’s Power Pair series. Listen to their interview on MPR News.

WJON — St. Cloud State students will be looking to solve 5 problems from Thermo-Tech Premium Windows and Doors in Sauk Rapids later this month. The event is an extra-curricular opportunity for SCSU students called “Huskies Invent”. Dr. Mark Petzold and SCSU President Dr. Robbyn Wacker to discuss the event.

ST. CLOUD LIVE — Jayden Porter is now in his fifth year with the SCSU swimming and diving program and came back for his final year of eligibility as a graduate student. He already has his undergrad degree in entrepreneurship and is taking his masters in management leadership. But there’s something even bigger on the horizon ...

WJON — A professor at St. Cloud State University has written a new book. Christopher Lehman is a professor of ethnic studies at SCSU. His new book is called “It Took Courage: Eliza Winston’s Quest for Freedom”. The book takes place in 1860 when the enslaved woman traveled to Minnesota with her captors Mississippi residents Richard ...

CBS — St. Cloud State University is expanding its cannabis curriculum. Those looking to grow their knowledge can now sign up for courses in cannabis product development, and a design certificate program.

KVSC — A new event on the St. Cloud State University campus uplifts the voices of women student-athletes. SCSU Women’s Center hosted the first “Playing for Her” event from 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 in Atwood Glacier Room. The event featured a diverse panel of SCSU women student-athletes and highlighted the importance of equality, equity and ...

WJON — St. Cloud State University and the city of St. Cloud are two separate entities but both depend on each other for strength. St. Cloud State University President Dr. Robbyn Wacker joined Jay Caldwell on WJON to examine how the University can do better and how the community can affect the University.

KNSI — An event is set for next month to get young women interested and excited in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It’s called Tech Savvy, and it’s coming up on Saturday, February 24th, at St. Cloud State University. The day long conference is for girls in grades five through eight and is organized by the ...

THE RINK LIVE — St. Cloud State wing Joe Molenaar is one of 18 nominees for the Hockey Humanaitarian Aaward. The award, which is celebrating its 29th season, is presented to college hockey’s top citizen, an athlete who makes significant contributions not only to his/her team, but also to the community at large through leadership in ...

ST. CLOUD LIVE — For Paula U’Ren’s dedication to the advancement of women’s sports, she has been honored with the Breaking Barriers Award by the National Girls and Women’s in Sports Day — Minnesota. The Breaking Barriers award is given to those who have successfully torn down gender and Title IX barriers to provide opportunities ...