University News

November 15, 2023
Submissions requested for contests and awards during 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration

In advance of the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration weekend on Jan. 13-15, submissions are being accepted for the annual Dexter R. Stanton Essay & Visual Art Contest and the Humanitarian Awards. Submissions for the Essay & Visual Art Contest are due by Dec. 1, while nominations for the Humanitarian Awards are ...

November 14, 2023
SCSU professor honored for contributions to Minnesota history

Dr. Christopher Lehman, Chair and Professor of Ethnic Studies at SCSU, recently received the inaugural Ruth Riester Award for Historical Contributions to the Humanities by the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC). The award was given to Dr. Lehman in recognition of his noteworthy research and publication of “Slavery’s Reach: Southern Slaveholders in the North Star State,” which ...

November 14, 2023
National Science Foundation awards SCSU $1.88 million grant involving Extended Reality technologies

St. Cloud State University has been awarded a $1.88 million grant from the National Science Foundation for the Resource Collaborative for Immersive Technologies (RECITE) initiative. This three-year Advanced Technological Education (ATE) project will support two-year technical educators as they integrate cutting-edge Extended Reality (XR) technologies, like augmented and virtual reality, into the classroom.

November 9, 2023
SCSU recognizes our nation's veterans during annual Veterans Day Program

St. Cloud State University held its annual Veterans Day Program and Social on Nov. 9 ahead of Veterans Day on Nov. 11 to show appreciation and to recognize our nation’s veterans. The program featured speeches from multiple veterans and others on campus along with performances from the SCSU Chamber Choir.

November 8, 2023
SCSU celebrates first-generation students, faculty and staff

St. Cloud State University celebrated its first-generation students, faculty and staff in the Atwood Memorial Center on Nov. 8 during F1rst-Generation Celebration Day. F1rst-Generation Celebration Day is part of an annual, national effort to raise awareness for first-generation college students and their experiences. First-generation students are individuals whose parents did not receive a bachelor’s degree ...

November 7, 2023
Undergraduate tuition at SCSU frozen through Spring 2025

St. Cloud State University is a place where goals and aspirations for the future become reality. Our community of bold thinkers guide one another to become their best to work and live in an ever-changing world. Students considering higher education can do so at SCSU with undergraduate tuition rates frozen at the 2022-23 levels for the ...

November 6, 2023
SCSU's HuskyTech holds successful Innovation Days

HuskyTech at St. Cloud State University provided a unique opportunity for the campus community to gain a hands-on experience with engineering technology and network with fellow Huskies during Innovation Days held in Miller Center on campus from Oct. 25-27. During Innovations Days, multiple sessions were held for SCSU students, faculty and staff to engage on a ...

November 3, 2023
SCSU hosts second annual Minnesota Hip Hop and Education Summit

St. Cloud State University held the second annual Minnesota Hip Hop and Education Summit on campus on Nov. 3, bringing together industry professionals, enthusiasts, educators and scholars of all ages to celebrate and explore the vibrant culture of hip hop.

November 1, 2023
SCSU Library makes over 100 WWII oral histories available online

University Archives recently digitized 112 oral histories from Central Minnesota WWII veterans, both men and women. Each oral history includes audio with transcript, a short biographical sketch of the veteran and a written summary of the interview.

October 27, 2023
SCSU students earn scholarships during annual awards ceremony

St. Cloud State University’s Department of Mathematics & Statistics and Department of Computer Science & Information Technology jointly hosted their annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony and Dinner on Oct. 24 in the Atwood Memorial Center on campus, awarding $66,500 to SCSU students. This year, a total of 29 students received scholarships, 26 undergraduate and three graduate students. ...

October 27, 2023
SCSU to celebrate first-generation students on Nov. 8

St. Cloud State University will celebrate its first-generation college students, faculty and staff on Nov. 8. F1rst-Generation College Celebration Day will be held from 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. in the Atwood Memorial Center Alumni Room. It is part of a annual, national effort to raise awareness for first-generation college students and their experiences.

October 26, 2023
SCSU Speech & Debate Team begins 2023 season

The St. Cloud State University Speech & Debate team has had a busy start to the year, competing in tournaments the past three weeks.

October 25, 2023
SCSU joins in celebrating Jugaad Leadership Program graduates

St. Cloud State University joined other community businesses, partners and leaders in celebrating some of the St. Cloud area’s top emerging leaders of color during the 2023 Jugaad Leadership Program Graduation event in September at the Park Event Center in Waite Park. SCSU is a proud sponsor of the Jugaad Leadership Program, which was developed ...

October 25, 2023
Cyber Week October 2023

Are you interested in Cybersecurity and learning about digital forensics? Join us for a week of exciting events aimed at raising awareness about cybersecurity. These events are designed to educate, engage, and empower participants. We are proud to have the following activities planned: Security Games Date: Monday, October 23rd Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: CH 453 Digital Forensics ...

October 24, 2023
Kiehle Gallery announces 'Filled with Scarcity' exhibit Nov. 6-Dec. 7

A new exhibit “Filled with Scarcity” opens Nov. 6 in the Kiehle Gallery on the St. Cloud State University campus. The exhibit runs through Dec. 7 and is the first Minnesota solo exhibition by artist Sarah Marshall. Marshall explores the gulf between two experiences in the world — one presented daily to the senses and the ...

October 24, 2023
SCSU students give back to local community during Project Homeless Connect

St. Cloud State University students spent the day on Oct. 24 giving back to the St. Cloud community and those experiencing homelessness during Project Homeless Connect held at the Rivers Edge Convention Center in downtown St. Cloud. Social Work and Gerontology students assisted with intake and registration at the event while also handing out bags ...

October 21, 2023
SCSU welcomes prospective students and their families during Open House: Discover Red & Black

St. Cloud State University welcomed prospective students and their families to campus Oct. 19-21 for Open House: Discover Red & Black, an event that annually coincides with MEA break in Minnesota. Open House provided attendees the opportunity to meet members of SCSU’s vibrant campus community while learning more about our Husky experience. Offerings for prospective students ...

October 20, 2023
Mass Communications hosts exclusive job and internship fair for SCSU students

St. Cloud State University’s Department of Mass Communications welcomed students to take part in the departments first Fall Fest on Oct. 20, an exclusive job and internship fair for SCSU students. Mass Communications students in creative media productions, journalism, strategic communications and more networked with alumni and industry partners during Fall Fest held in the ...

October 19, 2023
SCSU to host Minnesota Hip Hop Education Summit on Nov. 3

The Minnesota Hip Hop and Education Summit returns to St. Cloud State University in November, bringing together industry professionals, enthusiasts, educators and scholars of all ages to celebrate and explore the vibrant culture of hip hop. The one-day conference will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Nov. 3 in the Atwood Memorial Center at SCSU, ...

October 18, 2023

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