Humanities and Social Sciences News and Events

A Student of the Seventies

On December 9, Tom Kunkel will take to the commencement stage along with hundreds of other graduates at Minnesota State Mankato and receive his diploma—in his case as a freshly minted geography graduate.

Congratulations to our Fall 2023 Commencement Speaker, Ulises Valdez

Ulises is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies and a minor in Biology.

Echo Food Shelf now on Downtown Express Route 7

The Echo Food Shelf will now be on Downtown Express Route 7 from November 20th, 2023. This route is much more convenient for students in need.

Dakota Language students take 1st and 4th Place in the Cansayapi Dakota Language Bowl.

Dakota 101 and 201 students take First Place and Fourth Place in the Cansayapi Dakota Language Bowl at the Lower Sioux Indian Community.

To Vietnam and Back

Three Vietnam veteran alumni who connected at the University in the late 1960s after their service shared their experiences at our event "To Vietnam and Back".

Missouri Mule: Speech & Debate Team Results

The weekend of October 6th-7th, the Minnesota State University Speech & Debate team participated in a speech and debate tournament hosted by the University of Central Missouri.

Music Industry Major Bailey Frerichs Awarded Prestigious 2023 Live Nation/Move Forward Foundation Award

Bailey Frerichs, a 21-year-old rising senior at Minnesota State University, Mankato who is a Dean’s List recipient has received a dedicated award from Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union. Her passion for live music has driven her to gain experience in multiple sectors.

Social Studies Students Attend Colonial Williamsburg's Teachers Institute

Social Studies Education majors Jack Baumbach and Abbey Botko were selected to attend the 2023 Colonial Williamsburg's Teachers Institute.

Graphic Design Alum Zach Becker Designs Art Installation for Local Business

Minnesota State University graduate and artist Zach Becker designed the piece with LocAle in mind, he said, making it the first piece to be created for the business specifically. The abstract piece, called Luminous Land, consists of bright orange, pink and green acrylic and translucent panels.

Spring 2023 HSS Dean's List

Congratulations to all the Students who made it to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean's List for Spring 2023.