Recent Program Features

We are proud to celebrate the success of our faculty, students and programs. We welcome you to learn more about our college through reading our recent features!

Photo of Engagment Ambassador Biswas

Biswas is a first-year Computer Science major from Nepal who enjoys playing soccer and traveling in his free time. He loves the inclusivity on campus, working with the Engagement Ambassadors, and talking to Alumni!

Photo of Engagement Ambassador Biswas

EDUCATION:

Computer Science
Class of 2029

ABOUT ME:

I am an international student from Nepal. I enjoy playing soccer and traveling!

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MINNESOTA STATE MANKATO:

I feel included here. 

FUN FACTS:

My favorite spot on campus is the CSU building, and my favorite thing about being an Engagement Ambassador is working as a team and talking to new people!

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Annual Giving Engagement Center, and TA for CIS115 (Big Ideas of Computer Science).

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Photo of Engagment Ambassador Bitania

Bitania is a senior Finance & Business Analysis major from Ethiopia who enjoys going for hikes, shopping, and traveling. She loves the diversity on campus, representing the school through her work, and talking with Alumni!

Photo of Engagement Ambassador Bitania

EDUCATION:

Finance, Business Analysis
Class of 2026

ABOUT ME:

I am an international student from Ethiopia. My hobbies include hiking, walking, shopping, traveling, and getting fresh air!

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MINNESOTA STATE MANKATO:

The diversity, people here are very nice. The people I have met here are amazing!

FUN FACTS:

My favorite spot on campus, if the weathers good, is outside the CSU. But in the winter, the first floor quiet area of the library near the windows is my favorite. My favorite thing about my job is talking to Alumni, having great conversations, attending events, and representing the school. Go Mavs!

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Annual Giving Engagement Center and the RSOs and Clubs on campus.

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Your support helps advance knowledge, empower students, and strengthen the entire university community.

Photo of Engagment Ambassador Bleu

Blen is a first-year Nursing student from Ethiopia who enjoys going for walks and volunteering. She loves the diversity of the community on campus and the fast food restaurants on campus like Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, and Starbucks!

Photo of Engagement Ambassador Blen

EDUCATION:

Nursing
Class of 2029

ABOUT ME:

I am an international student from Ethiopia. My hobbies include volunteering, napping, and going for walks.

WHAT i LOVE ABOUT MINNESOTA STATE MANKATO:

The diversity of our community here. 

FUN FACTS:

My favorite spot on campus is anywhere I can use my dining dollars, like ChicK-fil-a, Starbucks, Taco Bell, and more. A fun fact about me is that I have slept for 15 hours straight without waking up once!

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Annual Giving Engagement Center, Learning Communities, and Mavpass leadership.

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Your support helps advance knowledge, empower students, and strengthen the entire university community.

Photo of Engagment Ambassador Christian

Christian is a senior Accounting student and a Beta Alpha Psi brother from Togo who enjoys going to the gym and tuning into his favorite TV shows. He loves having access to the tunnels during the winter to get to classes and grabbing a bite at the Chick-fil-A in the CSU!

Photo of Engagement Ambassador Christian

EDUCATION:

Accounting
Class of 2026

ABOUT ME:

I am an international student from Togo. My hobbies include watching TV and going to the gym.

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MINNESOTA STATE MANKATO:

Having access to the tunnel during the winter to get to class.

fUN FACTS:

A fun fact about me is that I am bilingual! My favorite spot on campus is the Chick-fil-A in the Centennial Student Union!

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Annual Giving Engagement Center and Beta Alpha Psi.

make an impact today!

Your support helps advance knowledge, empower students, and strengthen the entire university community.