Minnesota State University, Mankato

06/01/2026

Facilities staff member Pat Pearce tends to the water intake caps in the MSU fountain Monday to keep it running fresh and clear.

05/27/2026

Congratulations to MSU’s Engineering Specialist Paul Steevens, recently awarded the Academic Professional of the Year by the Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence. Read about his passion for automotive work and research in Today magazine – link in comments.

05/26/2026

Congratulations to the latest Maverick national champion! Rinaldo Moore is the second Maverick in program history to win a national championship in two events during the same NCAA outdoor championship.

EMPORIA, Kan. --- Minnesota State's Rinaldo Moore claimed a pair of NCAA Championships in the 110m hurdles and 400m hurdles events on the final day of the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

05/22/2026

Minnesota State Mankato and Mayo Clinic Health System are investing nearly $100,000 in collaborative research projects aimed at improving community health and well-being—another milestone in their 2023 strategic partnership. Full news release in comments.

05/21/2026

Proud to spotlight MSU associate professor Mary Kramer in the Department of Health Sciences. Kramer is the recipient of a Presidential Citation Award issued by the Minnesota Society for Public Health Education. Kramer was selected for her more than 25 years in teaching, health education, wellness and advocacy. Minnesota SOPHE provides leadership to the profession of health education, health promotion and public health, and promotes the health of communities.

05/21/2026

Have a gamer in the house this summer?

Mankato area parents and youth, looking to escape the heat this summer? Step into the arena at Esports Summer Camp, August 14 and 15 for middle and high school students at Minnesota State University, Mankato 🔥

Campers will game with friends in the same facility the Mavericks varsity esports team calls home! They'll meet college players and coaches and learn about the esports industry including broadcasting, healthy habits, and more. Register now at https://esports.mnsu.edu/camp

05/20/2026

The musical “Always...Patsy Cline,” opens for a four-night run on May 27 in the Andreas Theatre. BFA musical theatre candidate Callie McConnell (pictured on left, with Christi Smith) portrays legendary country singer Patsy Cline, who recorded the classics “Walking After Midnight,” “I Fall To Pieces” and “Crazy” among others. For tickets and times, visit msutheatre.com.

05/19/2026

Counselors and principals from six countries spent a week on campus learning how a U.S.-style education works—and how MSU supports international students in and out of the classroom. Story in comments.

05/14/2026

Curious as to the correct and incorrect iterations of our University's name? Enjoy this dramatic instructional video.

05/11/2026

Cheers to all of MSU's graduate students who received advanced degrees over the weekend—including this group from Communication and Media! Congratulations, grads!