University News

June 2, 2020
NSF grant funds Husky STEM teacher scholars

St. Cloud State University and partner institutions have earned a $1.2 million grant through the National Science Foundation to fund support programs for students pursuing a degree in a STEM teaching field.

June 1, 2020
St. Cloud State University names four SCSU alumni as 2019-20 alumni awards recipients

St. Cloud State University has named four recipients of the 2019-20 Alumni Association Awards, honors given to St. Cloud State alumni who embody the spirit of SCSU, who have shaped the world and those who have strengthened our global alumni community.

May 26, 2020
SCSU graduates play key roles in virtual Nickelodeon production

St. Cloud State University mass communication graduates Ben Pluimer ’04 and Mike Oliver ’04 recently played prominent roles in a nationwide virtual town hall production for Nickelodeon surrounding the topic of COVID-19.

May 22, 2020
Campus Recreation encourages you to Un-Desk Your Body

Chris Haukos, of Campus Recreation, has put together a stretching guide to help you Un-Desk Your Body as part of St. Cloud State University’s Keep Living campaign. 

May 21, 2020
Dr. Mumbi Mwangi appointed to honorary professorship at Nelson Mandela University

Dr. Mumbi Mwangi was appointed as an Honorary Professor at Nelson Mandela University in South Africa this spring.

May 20, 2020
CARES Act Tax Benefits

The new CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act is designed to help you, businesses and nonprofits facing economic hardship during the coronavirus pandemic. For more information on the CARES Act tax benefits of supporting St. Cloud State University, click here to learn more. 

May 18, 2020
Music students release virtual performances

Music students worked together to present their talents virtually before the end of the school year.

May 14, 2020
Photo project collects Alnwick memories

St. Cloud State at Alnwick is seeking to collect historic photos of students studying at the castle to decorate student rooms.

May 12, 2020
Six graduates become second lieutenants in U.S. Army

Six St. Cloud State graduating Fighting Saints Battalion cadets were among 21 commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the United States Army May 9.

May 11, 2020
KVSC stays on the air from remote locations

KVSC students and volunteers are keeping the station on air during the stay at home order by working from home and practicing social distancing in the studio.

May 8, 2020
Virtual Juried Student Art Exhibit opens

St. Cloud State University’s 54th annual Juried Student Art Exhibit opened virtually this May with a virtual gallery and an online format.

May 7, 2020

St. Cloud State University’s official Spring 2020 Commencement is being delayed due to COVID-19 social distancing efforts, but that’s not stopping celebrations from occurring virtually now.

May 7, 2020
Professor shares her advice on staying connected during social distancing

Dr. Monica Garcia-Perez shares her advice on staying connected during the COVID-19 social distancing efforts.

May 6, 2020
Associate Provost for Research and Sponsored Programs and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies announced

St. Cloud State University is excited to announce that Dr. Claudia Tomany will join St. Cloud State University as Associate Provost for Research and Sponsored Programs and Dean of the School of Graduate Studies beginning July 1. Dr. Tomany comes to St. Cloud State from North Dakota State University, where she has served as Dean of ...

May 6, 2020
Software simulates nursing clinicals

Nursing students spend a lot of time completing clinical rotations in various healthcare organizations throughout Central Minnesota. With clinical sites closing down due to COVID-19, the Department of Nursing Science is finding new ways to prepare students for working with patients.

May 5, 2020
Art student earns CMBA Scholarship

Jessica Stenberg, of Big Lake, earned a $1,500 Student Arts Scholarship from the Central Minnesota Arts Board. 

May 4, 2020
Dr. Brittany Williams earns AAUW Grant

Higher Education Administration Assistant Professor Dr. Brittany Williams earned an AAUW American Publication Grant. 

May 4, 2020

St. Cloud State University’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs has announced funding for seven 2019-20 Early Career Grant projects for a total of $47,000 invested in the scholarly work of eight faculty members in the first five years of their St. Cloud State University careers. 

May 4, 2020

A team of five students at St. Cloud State University took second place in NAIOP Minnesota’s 17th annual University Challenge this April for their redevelopment plan The Saddle at Canterbury Commons. 

May 4, 2020
Student teaching in a virtual classroom

198 St. Cloud State University education majors are continuing to work on their student teaching experience remotely this spring.

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