Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato NCAA Division II Baseball Tournament: 6th Seed Mavericks Earn 40th Bid in Program History Maverick Athletics News INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.  – Minnesota State earned the sixth seed in the 2023 NCAA Division II Baseball Central Regional Tournament, as announced by the NCAA on Sunday night. The Mavericks (39-15) will face Southern Arkansas (39-16).  The Muleriders won the automatic bid in the Great American Conference by virtue of their 7-6 win over Oklahoma Baptist Saturday. This will mark the Mavericks’ 40th appearance in the ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato Former Provost Scott Olson Unanimously Selected Chancellor of Minn State System Taken From Minnesota Public Radio News Scott Olson, president of Winona State University and former Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Minnesota State Mankato, is the unanimous choice as new Chancellor of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. Minnesota State Mankato is the largest university within the Minn State system which also includes Winona State. Olson, one of two finalists for the Chancellor position, was select ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato Engineering Program at Minnesota State Mankato among Top Five in Minnesota New 2023 Report by COLLEGE.US.com Minnesota State Mankato has been named among the top five engineering universities in Minnesota according to a new 2023 report by COLLEGE.US.com. Recognizing that Minnesota ranks among the most prestigious engineering universities in the U.S., the report praises the College of Science, Engineering and Technology at Minnesota State Mankato which offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering. Some ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato Scott Nelsen Named Mavericks Senior Associate Athletic Director/Marketing and Communications From Minnesota State Athletics Scott Nelsen has been promoted to Senior Associate Athletic Director/Marketing & Communications. The announcement was made May 5 by Minnesota State Director of Athletics Kevin Buisman.   In addition to his core responsibilities of marketing, promotions and community engagement, Nelsen has added oversight of the Athletic Communications office to his duties.  In addition, Nelsen will help gu ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato Maverick Women’s Sprint Medley Team Breaks School/Nat’l Record by 5 Seconds at Drake Relays JACKSONCRAMER Maverick Athletics News Report CARTWRIGHTTHURSTON With a time of 3:53.52, juniors Makayla Jackson, Rose Cramer, Denisha Cartwright, and Makenna Thurston broke the national sprint medley relay by five seconds. Jackson and Cramer took the first two legs of the relay, each sprinting for 200m, followed by Cartwright taking the 400m leg. Thurston finished out the group with the daunting 800m dash to break b ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato Learn About Islam On Wednesday, April 26, the Muslim Student Association will be hosting Islam 101. This event is open to all and will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the CSU Ballroom. Snacks and drinks will also be provided.  Learn more Learn About Islam Annelise Miller ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato Nationwide Sexual Assault Awareness Event Take back the night will be happening on Tuesday, April 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Ostrander Auditorium. Take Back the Night happens nationwide on college campuses, as students gather, speak out against sexual violence and show support for victims and survivors of sexual assault. The night will end with a march. Event page Nationwide Sexual Assault Awareness Event Annelise Miller ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato Keep Calm and Crush Finals The Centennial Student Union again will be hosting FREE Late Night Breakfast, FREE 10-minute massage, and a host of other StressBuster activities to help you through Finals Week. Here are the events: FREE CSU Late Night Breakfast – Take a study break and get fueled up as this Finals Week tradition continues Monday, May 1. Serving of a full breakfast menu starts at 10 a.m. FREE 10-Minute Massages – The CSU welcomes Kristy Baker from Just Kneaded Massages for a 10-minute ..read more