Humanities and Social Sciences News and Events

Earth Science Professor Explains Erosion Near Rapidan Dam

Dr. Phil Larson, Director of the Earth Science program and Co-Director of the EARTH Systems Lab, explains the soil erosion near the Rapidan Dam caused by recent flooding in KEYC TV interview.

2024 HSS Advising Excellence Award

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2024 HSS Advising Excellence Awards, Dr. Andi Lassiter, Department of Psychology; and Dr. Jacqueline Arnold, Department of English.

Spring 2024 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 2024.

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.