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 Anika

Anika is a senior Biomedical Sciences student from Bangladesh who spends her time cooking, painting, and reading. She loves the communities she has built on campus and hearing stories from our Alumni!

Photo of Engagement Ambassador Anika

EDUCATION:

Biomedical Sciences
Class of 2027

ABOUT ME:

I am an international student from Bangladesh. My hobbies include painting, cooking, and reading!

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MINNESOTA STATE MANKATO:

I love the communities here that I'm part of, they are the kindest people I've met.

FUN FACTS:

My favorite spot is a quiet sitting spot in the Clinical Sciences Building, where you can see the sunset through the glass walls. My favorite thing about my job is hearing the success stories, despite all the hardship of some of our alumni, these conversations have helped me learn a lot through their experiences!

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Annual Giving Engagement Center, and Bangladesh Student Organization.

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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.

make an impact today!

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