College of Education - Minnesota State University, Mankato

01/28/2026

🌟Congratulations to our COE students who earned a spot on the Fall 2025 Dean's List.

View the full Dean's List and further information at: ed.mnsu.edu/deanslist 🎓💜

MSU Aviation Elementary Education - MSU, Mankato MSU Mankato Department of Special Education

01/23/2026

01/08/2026

12/13/2025

🎓 Congratulations, COE Graduates!

You entered as students and leave as alumni. We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make. Best wishes as you take the next step in your journey!

🔗View photos from today’s ceremony: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCDBwt

12/12/2025

🎉Congratulations Future Educators!🎉

Today, we celebrated our future educators during the pinning ceremony.

Congratulations to our teacher-prep students! Today was a day filled with joy, pride, and celebration as we honored our incredible students and their achievements.

🔗View more photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCDzkF


Elementary Education - MSU, Mankato
KSP: K-12 and Secondary Programs, MSU, Mankato
MSU Mankato Department of Special Education

12/12/2025

🎓 Meet Our Fall 2025 Commencement Speaker!

We’re proud to announce that Marika Reese has been selected as the Fall 2025 Commencement Speaker for the College of Education.

Originally from the St. Paul region, Marika has earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership and brings more than a decade of experience in social services, education, advocacy, and mental health. She is a licensed social worker and behavior analyst, and currently serves as an instructor at Inver Hills Community College, where she teaches Social Work and Social Justice.

Marika is deeply committed to community-based equity and advocacy efforts, always centering the voices of those most impacted. She is also the founder of Ubuntu, a mental health company dedicated to providing essential services to the community.

Please join us in congratulating Marika as this semester’s commencement speaker! 🎉


Minnesota State University, Mankato Educational Leadership
Minnesota State University Mankato Graduate Studies and Research

12/11/2025

Dámaris De La Torre has been selected as the Fall 2025 student speaker for the College of Education pinning ceremony. She is graduating this semester from the Department of Elementary and Literacy Education.

In addition to participating in Teachers of Tomorrow and the undergraduate research team, Dámaris recently concluded her student teaching experience with the Faribault School District in their kindergarten Spanish immersion program.

Upon graduation, Dámaris will continue her work as the kindergarten Spanish immersion teacher at Roosevelt Early Learning Center in Faribault.

When asked what excites her about becoming an educator, Dámaris shared, “I love the idea of helping students make sense of the world and themselves. Teaching feels like a meaningful way to show up for others and inspire them to believe in their own potential.”


Faribault Public Schools
Elementary Education - MSU, Mankato

12/03/2025

Thanks to our friends at KEYC News Now some of The Children’s House preschoolers got a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to be on the news.

From learning about meteorology to trying out the role of a reporter, the kids made new friends and shared lots of laughs and smiles. They even created a special message for KEYC viewers that will air in the coming days.

11/25/2025

🌟 Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

Join the Department of Educational Leadership for a Virtual Information Session on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 4:30–5:30 p.m.

🔗https://link.mnsu.edu/bxc

Whether you’re looking to deepen your impact, advance into administration, or pursue doctoral studies, our graduate programs are designed to help you lead with clarity, purpose, and a strong foundation in racial equity.

Program pathways include:

🔹 M.S. in Educational Leadership + Graduate Certificate in Racially Conscious School and Systems Leadership (5 semesters)

🔹 K–12 Administrative Licensure for aspiring principals, directors of special education, directors of community education, and superintendents

🔹 Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (complete in 3 years or less)

This session is an opportunity to learn about program structures, ask questions, and connect with faculty who are invested in your growth.


Minnesota State University, Mankato Educational Leadership