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The Untold Stories of American Veterans

December 19, 2023 - By Tanya Miller

What began as a qualitative research project on the connection between authentic learning and student engagement quickly grew to have a life of its own. I conceived of this project while conducting research for my dissertation in educational leadership through the Minnesota State University of Moorhead.

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A Vision Trust of Black Men

February 1, 2023 - By Alex Tittle

In October of 2022, MHC partnered with Robin Hickman-Winfield of SoulTouch Productions and The Ordway Theater to form A Vision Trust of Black Men. Robin’s vision is a group of Black men committed to uplifting the Black community and embracing the legacies of Black Veterans. In February 2023, The Ordway…

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The Next Best Thing

April 5, 2019 - By Louise Woehrle

Growing up, I remember my dad talking about his experiences during WWII in the Pacific. I remember studying every page of his Seabee book and seeing photos of him in uniform as Chief Petty Officer. I remember a little cigar box with tissue inside that held his dog tags, a…

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