OpenFieldMSU Moorhead · Moorhead, Minnesota, United States
Minnesota State University Moorhead is a comprehensive public university in Moorhead, Minnesota, across the Red River from Fargo, North Dakota. Renowned for its 3D animation, biotechnology, nursing, and education programs within the Fargo-Moorhead tri-college consortium.
MSUM features the School of Art (acclaimed 3D animation and film production), the Paseka School of Business, and the Department of Bioscience. It participates in the tri-college university agreement allowing students to cross-register at North Dakota State University.
Undergraduate admissions evaluate high school GPA (automatic admission with 3.0+ GPA or top 50% class rank) under test-optional review. Graduate programs require an accredited bachelor's degree with 3.0 GPA and letters of recommendation.
Nationally recognized animation degree featuring industry-standard Maya, Houdini, character rigging, motion capture, visual effects (VFX), and 2D/3D narrative filmmaking.
Hands-on biotechnology laboratory curriculum training students in recombinant protein synthesis, CRISPR gene editing, bioinformatics, and mammalian cell culture.
CAHME-aligned graduate program preparing hospital executives in healthcare finance, health policy regulation, clinical informatics, and rural hospital quality management.
Freshwater research fellowship analyzing sedimentation, pesticide runoff, and native fish migration along the Red River of the North basin.
Hands-on studio internship creating 3D asset libraries, texture mapping, character animation cycles, and digital commercial motion graphics.
MSUM's highest academic distinction awarded to incoming freshmen who embody top scholastic achievement, intellectual curiosity, and leadership potential.
President and Educational Leadership Scholar
Office of the President
Dr. Tim Downs was appointed President of Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2023, championing workforce alignment in biotechnology and digital media, studen...
View researcher profile ↗Chair and Professor of Art and Animation
School of Art
Prof. Kyja Kristjansson-Nelson is an award-winning filmmaker and animator whose experimental films have screened internationally at major film festivals and con...
View researcher profile ↗Associate Professor of Bioscience and Biotechnology Coordinator
Department of Bioscience
Dr. Sumali Pandey conducts research on mucosal immunology, infectious disease host-pathogen interactions, and pedagogical methodologies in undergraduate STEM ed...
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