Minot State University

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Minot State University
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Old Main at the MSU
Former names
Minot Normal School (1913–1924)
Minot State Teacher's College (1924–1964)
Minot State College (1964–1987) [1]
Type Public university
Established1913;112 years ago (1913)
Parent institution
 North Dakota University System
Academic affiliations
 Space-grant
President Steven Shirley
Academic staff
146
Students2,656 (Undergraduate)
264 (Graduate)
Location
Minot
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North Dakota
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United States
Campus Rural
Colors Green and red [2]
   
Nickname Beavers
Sporting affiliations
 NCAA Division II – NSIC
MascotBuckshot the Beaver
Website minotstateu.edu
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Minot
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Location in the United States
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Location in North Dakota

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 in 1987 and is currently the state's third-largest, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

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Four schools comprise the university's academic offering. Nine master's degrees and one education specialist degree are offered in areas such as communication disorders, management, and mathematics. A mix of liberal arts and professional programs offers more than 60 majors at the undergraduate level. MSU is a North Dakota University System member.

Minot State's mascot is the beaver, the school colors are red and green (though Maroon has been used at times in the past), and the campus newspaper is the Red and Green. The MSU campus is at the base of Minot's North Hill, just west of Broadway (U.S. Route 83).

History

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, necessitating 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

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: [3]

University rankings

The school was ranked 976th on the 2013–2014 PayScale College Salary Report [4] and 1,346th on the 2013 PayScale College Education Value Rankings. [5]

Accreditation

MSU is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Business Programs at MSU and the College of Business Graduate School are fully accredited by the IACBE. The Bachelor's and master's degrees in Business Education are accredited by NCATE.

Other accreditation:

Gordon B. Olson Library

Completed in 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 growth and change. In 1967, enrollment was slightly more than 2,000. During Dr. Olson's tenure, MSU added many undergraduate and graduate programs. New undergraduate degrees included nursing, social work, and criminal justice. Graduate programs expanded from only one in 1967 to 13. Each of these programs addresses societal needs and the needs of students who pursue careers in these fields. [6]

Athletics

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The MSU Dome houses numerous athletic events and served as a shelter during the 2011 Flood

Minot State University athletics compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) which is a part of NCAA Division II [7]

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 fastpitch 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. [8]

Wellness Center

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 supports wellness in all areas: emotional, physical, occupational, intellectual, social, spiritual, environmental, and cultural. The Wellness Center features rock climbing, exercise equipment, weight rooms, intramural gym space, group exercise classes, and wellness events with unlimited student access.

Facilities

Campus facilities include a theater, 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

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, North Central, and West routes. [9]

Notable alumni

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Josh Duhamel
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Gen. David C. Jones, former chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff

Notable administrators and faculty

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