My name is Sandra Shimba I am a senior at Southwest Minnesota State University, and I am majoring in Community Psychology and Health Promotion. I am originally from…

Although these blogs are traditionally titled "Farewell Blogs" I do not consider this my exit from Students United…

Hey Everyone,

My name is Connor Newby and I am the office assistant for Students United. I am very excited to start this new opportunity and learn many new skills. I know students are not always heard as much as they wish to be, and it is one of my life long goals to ensure that all students feel heard and understood. A little about myself, I grew up in Ramsey Minnesota but then moved to Bemidji Minnesota to attend Bemidji State University.

My name is Prapti Niroula. I’m an Information Systems Major and a senior at St. Cloud State University. I’m an international Student from Nepal and as such still haven’t gotten used to Minnesota weather. Although I’ve been here for four…

I’m Ola Abimbola, (It’s so nice, you say it twice) an Environmental Science major, Political Science minor, Senior Student of Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU). I am international student originally from Nigeria and my home is in Atlanta, Georgia…

My term at Students United has officially ended. I’ve spent the last few days reflecting on not just the last year, but my last three years involved in this organization…

Three years ago, Students United began a strategic planning process that established the organization’s goals for the future. A component of this vision was to center equity and inclusion in all the work that we do. That included hiring for a new staff position…