Humanities and Social Sciences News and Events

Geography Students Present at NSF Frontier Research in Earth Science at Lake Superior and Vienna, Austria

Geography students Hunter Delikowski, Abigail Fischer, Madeline Laaksonen, and Jayda Rowen showcased their exceptional research at the NSF Frontier Research in Earth Science.

Lyreshia and Sachita announced as Spring 2024 Commencement Student Speakers.

Lyreshia Ghostlon-Green and Sachita Pokhrel will be the student commencement speakers for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences on Friday, May 3, 2024.

Two Faculty Members Receive Z-Degree Grants from the State of Minnesota.

Dr. Adriana Gordillo and Dr. Yalda Hamidi have received the Z-Degree Grant, funded by the State of Minnesota.

A Visit to the Children's House on Campus as Part of Brain Awareness Week

Associate Professor Dr. Adam Steiner and two psychology students visited the Children’s House on campus as part of Brain Awareness Week.

The Graduate Scholars in English Association(GSEA) Conference 2024

The GSEA 2024 conference-themed "Collage: Difference and Alliance," brought together 60 participants (both online and in-person) to celebrate diverse voices and foster collaboration.

2024 Southwest Regional Economics Challenge

The Center for Economic Education Hosted the Southwest Regional Economics Challenge at Minnesota State University, Mankato on April 5, 2024.

School Psychology Program Receives Grant to Support Trainings of Future School Staff

The School Psychology Doctoral Program received a $384,000 grant to support their work training future school psychologists.

Students Participate in ACDA Regional Conference at St. Olaf College

Twenty amazing students from Dance, Theatre, and Music performed, danced in classes, and attended performances at the ACDA conference. Yukina Sato's dance was selected by judges to be featured in the final gala concert.

A Successful 10 day Field Trip to Hawaii

Geography, Earth Science, Anthropology, and Geology students (enrolled in Geog 440 and Geog 610) visited Hawaii for a learning experience from February 23rd to March 4th.

A New History Symposium Honors William Lass

Lass was a history professor at Minnesota State Mankato for 42 years. Naming a Minnesota symposium after him fits his stature among historians, said organizer and history professor Lori Lahlum.