Humanities and Social Sciences News and Events

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.

The Latest Edition of the HSS Highlights is now Published! (Fall 2023)

The Fall 2023 Newsletter of The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has been published! It features notable achievements, activities, honors, and other happenings from our students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

The Latest Edition of the HSS Highlights is now Published! (Spring 2023)

The Spring 2023 Newsletter of The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has been published! It features notable achievements, activities, honors, and other happenings from our students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

Work of Mapping Mankato Project Prompts City to Assist in Removal of Racial Covenants

In collaboration with the Mapping Mankato Project, the city of Mankato is looking to help property owners officially repudiate the history of discrimination.

Dr. Agnes Odinga to participate in 2023 Summer Faculty Fellowship Program in Israel.

Dr. Agnes Odinga has been selected to participate in the Jewish National Fund-USA 2023 Summer- Faculty Fellowship Program in Israel.

Dancing into Retirement: Dr. Julie Kerr-Berry

Dr. Kerr-Berry, A longtime dance professor is retiring when classes are done this May, 2023.

2023 HSS Advising Excellence Awards

Congratulations to the first recipients of the 2023 HSS Advising Excellence Awards: Dr. Gina Wenger, Department of Art & Design; and Dr. John Reed, Department of Criminal Justice.