SMSU Alumni & Foundation

10/20/2026

It is a beautiful sun-drenched, clear sky, fall morning in Marshall, MN.

"If a year was tucked inside of a clock, then autumn would be the magic hour." --Victoria Erickson.

10/15/2026

🐴 THROWBACK THURSDAY: Mustang Memories! 🐴

Every photo tells a story, and together, our memories make up the history of Mustang spirit! Whether your memories come from SMSC, SSU or SMSU…from campus life and Homecoming celebrations to friendships, favorite traditions, and unforgettable moments, we want to see it all!

📸 Dig out those old photos and SHARE THEM WITH US! Tell us the year, tag your Mustang friends, and help us preserve the history and spirit that bring Mustangs together! 💛

We will start it off with this 1969-1970 Mustang Wrestling squad photo submitted by Kevin Frederickson. You never know, your photos may end up being proudly displayed in the Alumni Gallery! 💛

👇 LET’S SEE THOSE THROWBACKS!

10/06/2026

🏆 Homecoming Parade Float Winners!🏆

A big congratulations to this year’s winners! Thank you to everyone who brought creativity, Mustang spirit and plenty of energy to the Homecoming parade!

🥇 1st Place: EMAE (Education Minnesota Aspiring Educators)
🥈 2nd Place: Chemistry Club
🥉 3rd Place: SMSU Football Parents

Great job, Mustangs! Thanks for helping make Homecoming 2026 one to remember! 💛🐴💛

10/05/2026

🗳️ Voting: Live & Unscripted!

Have questions about voting or the democratic process?

Join us Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6–7:30 p.m. at the SMSU Conference Center for an evening of laughs, conversation and answers from non-partisan experts.

🎭 Live improv + 💬 real questions + 🇺🇸 democracy in action!

Free and open to the public.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

10/05/2026

Let's see Homecoming through your lens, Mustangs! 📸

SMSU Homecoming 2026 was an eventful weekend, and we'd love to see your favorite moments. Alumni, guests and friends... share your photos in the comments - from the parade, campus tour, athletic events, reunions, tailgates, or any other part of this week's Homecoming festivities. Tell us who's picture or what made the moment special!

To get things started, here are just a few of ours!

10/03/2026

It’s shaping up to be a beautiful night for a downtown concert!
See you on 3rd street Mustangs! 🎶🐴

The rain is gone and the sun is shining, Junk FM takes the stage at 7pm, downtown Marshall for SMSU Homecoming!

Southwest Minnesota State University Homecoming featuring Junk FM, Downtown Marshall, MN

10/02/2026

Your tour guides are ready to point you in the right direction! 👉🤎💛

Rustin Buysse, SMSU Director of Development, and student worker Jaden Jay (who also won Homecoming Queen yesterday) are looking forward to welcoming you back for a Homecoming campus tour. Their next stop, and yours, is Founders Hall (the building to the right of the the SMSU letters)!

Join fellow alumni and guests to revisit familiar places, discover what’s new and share a few Mustang memories along the way.

Date: Saturday, Oct. 3
Time:1:30 p.m.
Location: Meet in the Founders Hall Lobby

RSVPs are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome! Find the sign-up link in the first comment below.

Come take a walk down memory lane with us. Once a Mustang, always a Mustang! 🐴

10/02/2026

Congratulations to our Foundation and Development student worker, Jaden Jay, and wheelchair basketball player, Jeremy Holland, on being crowned Homecoming Queen and King this week.

10/02/2026

It was a great day. Congratulations President Jones.

10/01/2026

It’s a historic day for SMSU! 🎉

Later today, Dr. David P. Jones will be formally inaugurated as Southwest Minnesota State University’s 11th permanent president, and everyone is invited to join the celebration!

Date: Today, Thursday, October 1
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: PE Gym on the SMSU campus

The ceremony and reception to follow are free and open to the public. Join fellow Mustangs as we celebrate our university’s proud legacy and the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

Whether you’re joining us on campus or cheering from afar, help us welcome President Jones!