University News

St. Cloud State University’s Herberger Business School (HBS) has extended their accreditation for six years with AACSB International, a hallmark of excellence in business education.  SCSU is one of only seven business schools in Minnesota with AACSB accreditation, and HBS has been an accredited business school for nearly 50 years.

St. Cloud State University will host the Minnesota Learning Commons (MnLC) 2024 Learning and Technology Summit on Aug. 8, showcasing the University’s commitment to continually support innovative teaching practices. The summit brings together educators from Minnesota State, the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Education/Pk12 school districts, allowing for valuable idea-sharing in the leadup ...

Faculty, staff and administrators from St. Cloud State University and St. Cloud Technical & Community College joined together for a partnership summit on SCSU’s campus on July 16, demonstrating the two institutions dedication to collaborate on future endeavors. “SCSU and SCTCC are both Minnesota State system institutions serving the greater St. Cloud State area, so it’s ...

A newly-restructured program for driver education is being offered through St. Cloud State University’s Precision Driving Center of Minnesota, which provides driver safety and training courses taught by certified professionals. SCSU’s Precision Driving Center of Minnesota was previously known as the Minnesota Highway Safety & Research Center. This community resource has had a passion for driver ...

St. Cloud State University has revealed an ambitious new plan to create a more vibrant, connected campus environment. The new plan calls for the removal of several of the older buildings on campus that are currently vacant, closed or underutilized to allow for more green space, creating a park-like environment in the heart of campus over ...

St. Cloud State University’s Student Veterans Organization was honored with a Rock-On award from St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis ’81 on June 27 during the Granite City Days Opening Ceremony in Ritsche Auditorium. Rock-On awards recognize people, groups, or organizations which foster better relationships and strengthen the St. Cloud community.

  The Lemonade Concert & Art Fair is one of St. Cloud State University’s best-known campus traditions, and marks the opening of the St. Cloud Granite City Days community-wide event. Lemonade returned to campus June 27 for the 51st annual year, complete with the Lemonade President’s Reception inside of Atwood Memorial Center. This year, however, brought ...

A dedicated team of St. Cloud State University faculty, staff, and administrators has been accepted into the highly competitive American Association of Colleges and University (AAC&U) Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum. This prestigious program will enable the University to respond effectively to the challenges and opportunities artificial intelligence (AI) presents for courses and curricula.

St. Cloud State University has been nationally recognized as a transfer-friendly institution for a fifth year in a row. SCSU has been named to Phi Theta Kappa‘s 2023 Transfer Honor Roll for excellence in the development and support of dynamic and innovative pathways for community college transfer students.

St. Cloud State University is working to innovate teacher education through local and state partnerships that will strengthen the pipeline of qualified teachers and encourage more students from underrepresented communities to become teachers through residency programs and paid student teaching opportunities.

Students considering their higher education options are invited to take the first step in reaching their education and career goals by visiting St. Cloud State University during Minnesota State Week.

A St. Cloud State University couple will spend time in Latvia during the 2024-25 academic year through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program.

St. Cloud State University hosted its annual Leadership Breakfast on Thursday, June 6 at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. This year’s event included a panel discussion on the benefits of and the need for lifelong learning.

SCSU’s student-run organization Husky Productions has won a national award. After being nominated for six SVG College Sports Media Awards last month, SCSU took home the top prize for Outstanding Live Non-Game Production in the Collegiate Student division. Husky Faceoff: St. Cloud State vs. Denver Pregame was honored at the 16th-Annual 2024 SVG/NACDA College Sports Media Awards ...

St. Cloud State University will offer new online career training courses this summer in cannabis education.   SCSU’s Professional and Continuing Education (PACE) division is partnering with California-based cannabis education company Green Flower to deliver the content. These nine-week career training courses are available to anyone over the age of 18. These courses are designed to provide ...

Eddah Mutua, a professor in St. Cloud State University’s Judy C. Pearson Department of Communication Studies, was awarded a fellowship by the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) that supports educational projects in Africa. This award is one of 60 projects funded for 2024-25 academic year that pair African Diaspora scholars with higher education institutions and ...

Biology Assistant Professor Angela McDonnell recently co-authored a publication in the prestigious journal Nature titled Phylogenomics and the rise of the angiosperms. “Having a publication in a journal like Nature, which spans all of science, is kind of a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” McDonnell said. “I feel really grateful to have amazing collaborators and colleagues that also want ...

During the spring semester, 25 students from SCSU participated in the fifth Huskies Invent. For this semester, Thermo-Tech Windows and Doors of Sauk Rapids sponsored this 48-hour invent-a-thon. The event, designed to foster creativity and problem-solving, focused on five challenges presented by Thermo-Tech, a company known for producing high-quality windows and doors since 1993.

St. Cloud State University was recently ranked by the Broadcast Education Association for their institutional excellence in media, ranked as the No. 5 sports program and No. 27 overall program in the country. SCSU’s student-run organization Husky Productions has also earned national recognition by being named finalists for six 2024 Sports Video Group (SVG) awards.

St. Cloud State University invites all to experience the Lemonade Concert and Art Fair June 27.