University News

This week hundreds of new and returning Huskies arrive on campus to move into their on-campus dorm rooms. Over 1,100 students will move into Case-Hill Hall, Mitchell Hall, Shoemaker Hall, Lawrence Hall and the Stateview Apartments this week.  Nearly 150 international students arrived earlier this week, and about 500 students moved in throughout Thursday. The remaining ...

Huskies Dining is committed to providing a student-centered experience for eating on campus, and they’ve made some exciting changes for the 2024-25 academic year.

University Communications — Interim President Larry Dietz welcomed faculty and staff to the start of the 2024-25 academic year on Tuesday morning in Ritsche Auditorium, giving his first President’s Convocation Address to kick off a week of faculty/staff development ahead of the first day of classes on Aug. 26. 

SCSU alumna Anna Behning has been named a Sportscasters Talent Agency of America (STAA) All-American, which annually recognizes the most outstanding collegiate radio and TV sports broadcasters. Behning graduated in May with a degree in Mass Communications and was a top-six finisher for the coveted Jim Nantz Award, presented to the top collegiate broadcaster by STAA ...

St. Cloud State University’s Huskies Food Pantry has made its official move to the James W. Miller Learning Resources Center this week, ensuring a better space for distribution of food for students. The Huskies Food Pantry had nearly 10,000 total visits during the past academic year, distributing over 119,000 pounds of food to almost 2,300 individual ...

Christine Lepkowski has been named as the new interim dean of Herberger Business School (HBS) by Interim Provost Katherina Pattit, who recently left the position to take on the interim provost role.  A proud St. Cloud State alum, Dr. Lepkowski received her M.S. in Higher Education Administration at SCSU, before attending University of Minnesota where she ...

St. Cloud State University’s Applied Clinical Research (ACR) master’s degree and graduate certificate programs were awarded accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) this month. They are now one of only three clinical research master’s programs in the United States with this discipline-specific accreditation.

University Communications — St. Cloud State University’s Interim President Larry Dietz joined St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis to answer questions from the community on Aug. 6 on the Eastman Hall patio, prioritizing strengthening partnerships between the University and the City of St. Cloud.

An update from Interim President Larry Dietz on the Provost position.

Renee Hiller, St. Cloud State University’s Vice President for Human Resources and Workplace Experience, has been awarded the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) 2024 Distinguished Service Award. This prestigious honor recognizes her exceptional leadership and significant contributions to CUPA-HR and the field of human resources in higher education. 

St. Cloud State University’s Phil Thorson has been named a 2024 Minnesota ORBIE Awards finalist, which annually recognizes Chief Information Officers (CIOs) and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership. Thorson, Vice President for Technology Strategy & CIO at St. Cloud State University (SCSU), was also named an ORBIE finalist in ...

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.