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!
Nitee
Nitee is a sophomore studying Biotechnology. She is from Nepal. Nitee enjoys the diversity of programs and scholarships offered at the University. This passion resonates through her role as an Engagement Ambassador.
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EDUCATION:
Biotechnology
Class of 2025
ABOUT ME:
I am from Nepal. My hobbies include cooking, trying out different cuisines, reading, and sketching. One interesting fact about me is that I was a finalist for a national handwriting competition!
WHY I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT MINNESOTA STATE MANKATO:
The University offers a very diverse range of academic programs and faculty providing a great educational and mentorship foundation. I love the wide range of opportunities available for creative minds like me!
IMPACT OF DONORS:
The scholarships provided by the donors are transformative and crucial for students' success. They help build and achieve their dreams. Scholarships advance the University and help enhance the quality of education and its facilities.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Secretary - Math Club - 2022
Your investment will undoubtedly contribute to the advancement of knowledge, he empowerment of students, and the betterment of the University.
Kevin
Kevin is a junior studying Quantitive Finance. Kevin is very passionate about the opportunities he is given as a Maverick. He is highly energized and motivated by our alumni, donors, and friends!
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Quantitative Finance
Class of 2025
ABOUT ME:
I am an international student from Nairobi, Kenya. I enjoy watching F1 and hanging out with friends. Something interesting about me is that I am trilingual!
why i am passionATE about minnesota state mankato:
Being an Engagement Ambassador allows me to build upon the passion I feel regarding scholarship availibility. I know many students could not be here without them. I feel I am part of that success when spreading the word about their impact. This University works hard to make them available to students in need.
impact of donors:
Our alumni, donors, and friends work together to give people the opportunity to not only attend school, but stay in school when faced with adversity. I feel I partner with the donors to aid in student's academic success.
community involvement:
I am currently a member of National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
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Your investment will undoubtedly contribute to the advancement of knowledge, the empowerment of students, and the betterment of the University.
Abhishu
Abhishu is a sophomore studying International Relations and Ecomics. Abhishu is very passionate about the sense of community she feels by being a Maverick. She is highly energized and motivated by our alumni, donors, and friends!
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International Relations & Economics
Class of 2026
ABOUT ME:
I am an international student from Kathmandu, Nepal. I love exploring new music and recently reignited my love for reading books. Something interesting about me is I am trilingual!
why i am passionATE about minnesota state mankato:
This University has a wonderful sense of community. I am very passionate about continuing to build that foundation. Being an Engagement Ambassador allows me to strengthen my interpersonal skills and build relationships.
impact of donors:
Working with our alumni, donors, and friends gives me a sense of motivation. They truly incentivize dreamers and learners.
community involvement:
I am currently the president of the United Nations - International Relations Club on campus. I am also a peer mentor at MavPASS and MavPASS Leader for STAT154
make an impact today!
Your investment will undoubtedly contribute to the advancement of knowledge, the empowerment of students, and the betterment of the University.
From Student to Staff: Navigating Transformation and Building Community at Minnesota State University, Mankato
“Being a student at Minnesota State Mankato was a really valuable experience for me. It opened my eyes to a lot of different ways of thinking. It gave me relationships that I never could have imagined, and friendships. Also opportunities, both as a student- learning opportunities, and professional employment opportunities that really changed my life,” says Sam Hodgson, Admissions Officer, as he reflects on his time at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Full Story + Show Less –It didn’t take long for Hodgson to get involved on campus. In the fall of 2018, during his first semester at Minnesota State Mankato, he became a Student Ambassador in the Office of Admission after seeing a flier in Carkoski Commons on his way to the dining hall. In addition to being a Student Ambassador, Hodgson was heavily involved in campus ministry through Young Life and InterVarsity, as well as being a student tour guide.
Hodgson earned his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science in 2022 and immediately pursued a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology in an accelerated one-year track. He graduated this past spring. He is now employed through the Office of Admissions as an Admissions Officer. When the opportunity came up to apply for a role as an Admissions Officer at his alma mater, Hodgson knew it was the right position for him.
He never would have imagined when he came across the flier during his first semester the impact that Student Ambassadors and the Office of Admissions would have on his life, both personally and professionally.
For one thing, it’s how he met his wife, Ashlin. After a year of being student ambassadors together, yet never actually meeting each other, Hodgson met his now wife, Ashlin, at the Office of Admissions tour guide training the day before school started in 2021. Fast forward a year, and he proposed to Ashlin the weekend before the 2022 school year started; the two got married this past June. The couple has felt very supported from other students and staff members on campus, with some even standing up at their wedding.
Now, in his role as an admissions officer, Hodgson helps advise the current Student Ambassadors as well as the student tour guides. He enjoys having that shared lived experience and feels like he can relate to them and help them have a great experience as well. Another aspect he enjoys about his job is “being able to help students [and] families make educated decisions on their college search, and giving them a meaningful and valuable experience when they come to Minnesota State Mankato.”
As a student, Hodgson noted going to hockey games and Student Events Team programs as some of his highlights. His presence on campus and positive work through Student Ambassadors, Admissions, and campus ministry led him to become homecoming royalty as a senior. He emphasizes the importance of getting involved outside of the classroom by advising current and prospective students to “not be afraid to get involved in student groups or different activities on campus because you will most likely find a community that will benefit you in many ways and help create really good relationships.” He feels that Minnesota State Mankato does a great job at providing different services and organizations. Through Student Ambassadors, Hodgson developed a sense of community while learning social skills that taught him the professionalism that he now uses daily in his role as an admissions Officer. The Student Ambassador team accepts donations supporting the training and leadership development of students like Hodgson.
Hodgson has chosen to stay at Minnesota State Mankato, this time as a staff member, because he says, “the university’s environment does a really good job of making people feel welcomed as both students and staff/faculty through different on-campus events and different opportunities they provide for students of many different backgrounds. There are plenty of opportunities and spaces that Minnesota State Mankato provides for people to be able to foster those relationships here on campus and within the community, and that helps everyone connect-- whether it’s students, staff/faculty, or different offices on campus. I felt very welcomed as a staff member too.”
Big ideas and real-world thinking on campus and in the community.
