Public university in Minot, North Dakota, US
Minot State University
(
MSU
or
MiSU
) is a
public university
in
Minot, North Dakota
. Founded in 1913 as a
normal school
, MSU evolved into a university, and is currently the third-largest university in
North Dakota
, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Three colleges comprise the university's academic offerings: Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education and Health Sciences. Nine master's degrees and one education specialist degree are offered in such areas as communication disorders, management, and mathematics. There is a mix of liberal arts and professional programs offering more than 60 majors at the undergraduate level. MSU is a member of the
North Dakota University System
.
Minot State's mascot is the
beaver
and the
school colors
are red and green (though Maroon has been used at times in the past). The campus newspaper is the
Red and Green
. MSU's campus is at the base of North Hill, just west of Broadway.
History
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MSU was established as a two-year normal school devoted to preparing teachers for service in northwestern
North Dakota
. In 1924, the Normal School at Minot began issuing
baccalaureate degrees
, which necessitated a name change to
Minot State Teacher's College
. Over time the range of academic offerings expanded; as a result, the school's name was changed to
Minot State College
in 1964. The school officially attained university status in 1987, and was rebranded to its current name.
Academics
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The university awards undergraduate degrees in more than 60 courses of study and graduate degrees in 10 fields of study.
MSU is composed of four main academic divisions:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Education and Health Sciences
- Graduate School
University rankings
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The school was ranked 976th on the 2013?2014
PayScale
College Salary Report
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and 1346th on the 2013 PayScale College Education Value Rankings.
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Accreditation
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MSU is fully accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission
. Business Programs at MSU and in the College of Business Graduate School are fully accredited by the IACBE. The Bachelors & Master's degrees in Business Education are accredited by NCATE.
Other accreditation:
Gordon B. Olson Library
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Completed the spring of 1992, the Gordon B. Olson Library presently serves an enrollment of more than 3,000 students. The three-story facility features seating for 800 students, room for more than 500,000 volumes, as well as computer labs, and a microforms area.
Dr. Gordon B. Olson came to Minot State University during the summer of 1967 and led the university through a period of growth and change. In 1967 enrollment was slightly more than 2,000. During Dr. Olson's tenure, MSU added a significant number of undergraduate and graduate programs. New undergraduate degrees included nursing, social work, and criminal justice. Graduate programs expanded from only one program in 1967 to 13 programs this year. Each of these programs addresses societal needs and the needs of students who pursue careers in these fields.
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Athletics
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Minot State University athletics compete in the
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
(NSIC) which is a part of
NCAA Division II
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MSU's sports program offers football, both men's and women's club hockey, basketball, cross country, indoor/outdoor track and field, golf, baseball, wrestling, women's soccer, volleyball and fast pitch softball.
Minot State's ice hockey team won the
ACHA
Men's Division I national championship in 2013, 2019, and 2023, with a runner up finish in 2021.
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Wellness Center
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The Minot State Wellness Center’s tagline is “Be well” and promotes a comprehensive approach to wellness and healthy living on campus for students, faculty, and staff. Their 8 Dimensions in Wellness approach promotes wellness in all areas: emotional, physical, occupational, intellectual, social, spiritual, environment, and cultural. The Wellness Center features rock climbing, exercise equipment, weight rooms, intramural gym space, group exercise classes, and wellness events with unlimited access for students.
Facilities
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Campus facilities include an amphitheatre, indoor theatre, recital hall, the Gordon B. Olson library, a football field, the MSU Wellness Center, and the
MSU Dome
arena. The Student Union includes a bookstore, convenience store, dining center, and lounge areas. MSU has four student residence halls and three apartment complexes.
Transportation
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MSU is located north of downtown Minot, approximately halfway between the
Amtrak station
and the
airport
. This allows students and faculty easy access to intercity travel. Within Minot,
Minot City Transit
provides bus service to campus on weekdays via the North route, North Central route, and West route.
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Notable alumni
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- Dale Brown
? former
LSU
basketball head coach (1972?97)
[9]
- Gary Cederstrom
? former
MLB
umpire
[10]
- Scott Deibert
? former
Canadian football
player
[11]
- Josh Duhamel
?
Emmy Award
-winning actor and model
[12]
- Ray Giacoletti
? retired college basketball coach
[13]
- Rocky Hager
? retired college football coach
[14]
- Brynhild Haugland
? longest-serving state legislator in history of United States
[15]
- Joan Heckaman
? former member of
North Dakota Senate
, 23rd District (2006?2022)
[16]
- Randy Hedberg
? former
NFL
quarterback
, later MSU football head coach (1982?89)
[17]
- Mikey Hoeven
? former First Lady of North Dakota, wife of Senator
John Hoeven
[18]
- David C. Jones
,
General
,
United States Air Force
? former
USAF Chief of Staff
(1974-1978) and
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
(1978?82)
[19]
- Douglas Kary
? current member of
Montana Senate
, 22nd District (2015?Present); member of
Montana House of Representatives
, 48th District (2010?2015)
[20]
- Doug Larsen
? former member of
North Dakota Senate
, 34th District (2020?2023)
[21]
- Stanley W. Lyson
? member of
North Dakota Senate
, 1st District (1999?2014)
- Mary Manross
? former mayor of
Scottsdale, Arizona
(2000?08)
[22]
- Mary Sherman Morgan
? rocket fuel scientist credited with invention of liquid fuel Hydyne in 1957, which powered Jupiter-C rocket that boosted first U.S. satellite
[23]
- David O'Connell
? former
North Dakota State Senator
(1988-2016) and
Representative
(1983-88)
[24]
- Sean Ortiz
?
Canadian Football League
defensive lineman
,
BC Lions
(2008?12)
[25]
- Charles Payne
?
Fox Business Channel
contributor (
Cavuto on Business
,
Cashin' In
,
Bulls and Bears
)
[26]
- A. R. Shaw
? former educator and mayor of
Mandan, North Dakota
(1968?72)
- John Warner
? former
North Dakota State Senator
(2005-16) and
Representative
(1997-2004)
[27]
- Lisa Wolf
? former member of
North Dakota House of Representatives
(2007?2010)
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Notable administrators and faculty
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References
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- ^
"MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY"
.
minotlibrary.org
. Minot Library
. Retrieved
2 December
2022
.
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Minot State University Athletics Brand and Graphic Standards
(PDF)
. January 24, 2023
. Retrieved
February 2,
2023
.
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"2013?2014 PayScale College Salary Report"
.
PayScale
. Archived from
the original
on November 12, 2014
. Retrieved
November 7,
2015
.
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"2013 College Education ROI Rankings: Does a Degree Always Pay Off?"
.
PayScale
. Retrieved
November 7,
2015
.
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"MSU ? Gordon B. Olson Library"
. Minotstateu.edu. Archived from
the original
on 2013-12-13
. Retrieved
2011-09-11
.
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"Dickinson, North Dakota"
. The Dickinson Press. 2011-01-20
. Retrieved
2011-09-11
.
[
permanent dead link
]
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"National Champions"
.
achahockey.org
. Retrieved
February 22,
2024
.
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"Minot City Transit"
. Retrieved
July 23,
2023
.
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"Minot State Men's Basketball History and Records"
.
msubeavers.com
. Minot State University Director of Communications
. Retrieved
March 3,
2021
.
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"MLB umpire Gary Cederstrom to lead North Dakota State Parade"
.
The Washington Times
. Associated Press. April 25, 2016
. Retrieved
February 22,
2024
.
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"Scott Deibert"
. Minot State University Athletics
. Retrieved
February 22,
2024
.
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Skurzewski, Joe (June 26, 2023).
"Minot native Josh Duhamel pays visit to MSU Summer Theatre"
.
KMOT
. Retrieved
February 22,
2024
– via
KFYR-TV
.
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"Ray Giacoletti"
.
slubillikens.com
.
Archived
from the original on February 22, 2024
. Retrieved
February 22,
2024
.
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"Bison Athletic Hall of Fame: R.E. "Rocky" Hager"
.
gobison.com
. Retrieved
February 22,
2024
.
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Eriksmoen, Curt (March 2013).
"Brynhild Haugland and a Half Century of Service"
.
North Dakota Living
(published March 5, 2013). p. 18
. Retrieved
February 22,
2024
.
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"Joan Heckaman Biography"
.
justfacts.votesmart.org
. Retrieved
February 22,
2024
.
- ^
"
'Minot Flash' wins Bucs job"
.
Lewiston Morning Tribune
.
Associated Press
. September 16, 1977
. Retrieved
February 22,
2024
– via news.google.com.
- ^
"Mikey Hoeven Taking One Day at a Time"
. Inspired Woman Magazine. January 14, 2011
. Retrieved
December 19,
2015
.
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Goldstein, Richard (August 14, 2013).
"Gen. David C. Jones, Former Chairman of Joint Chiefs, Dies at 92"
.
The New York Times
. Retrieved
February 22,
2024
.
- ^
"Douglas Kary's Biography"
.
justfacts.votesmart.org
. Retrieved
February 22,
2024
.
- ^
"Douglas Larsen"
. Eastgate & Parkway Funeral & Cremation Services
. Retrieved
February 22,
2024
.
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"Scottsdale, AZ ? Mayor and City Council Introduction"
.
scottsdaleaz.gov
. Retrieved
February 22,
2024
.
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Glorfeld, Jeff (June 20, 2021).
"Mary Sherman Morgan ? Rocket Girl"
.
Cosmos
. Retrieved
February 22,
2024
.
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Wetzel, Dave (November 15, 2010).
"N.D. Senate Democratic leader David O'Connell not seeking re-election to job"
.
Bismarck Tribune
.
Associated Press
. Retrieved
February 22,
2024
.
(subscription required)
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Mehrer, Kevin (September 18, 2010).
"Former Beaver playing in the pros"
.
Minot Daily News
. Retrieved
February 22,
2024
– via msubeavers.com.
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Ogden, Eloise (June 9, 2017).
"From Minot AFB airman to renown financial expert"
.
Minot Daily News
. Retrieved
February 22,
2024
.
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"John M. Warner Biography"
.
ndlegis.gov
. Retrieved
February 22,
2024
.
- ^
"Lisa Wolf Biography"
.
ndlegis.gov
. Retrieved
February 22,
2024
.
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"Gov. Arthur Griswold Crane"
.
nga.org
. Retrieved
February 22,
2024
.
- ^
"Ernst Ising"
.
famousscientists.org
. Retrieved
February 22,
2024
.
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