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SCSU speaker series to welcome actor Sean Astin as first guest

Film and television actor Sean Astin will be St. Cloud State University’s inaugural speaker in the Bennett D. Melin Family University Speakers Series, and will be on campus in September. Event registration is now open! READ MORE & REGISTER

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Hello, Huskies!

As we enter the dog days of summer, we are excited to share some fantastic news and events with #OurSCSU community!

Homecoming 2026 registration is now open! From the Homecoming Harvest Celebration and Honors 60th Anniversary Cocktail Hour, to the #OurSCSU Gala, Nursing 25th Anniversary Celebration, volleyball games, swim and dive meets, and so much more — there will be something for everyone! For alumni who graduated in a year ending with 1 or 6, join us for your Alumni Reunion Reception! We can't wait to welcome everyone to campus and hope you'll join us September 30 through October 3 for all the fun. Bookmark our Homecoming website and follow our social media pages as more events and details are shared.

In addition, sponsorship opportunities are open for Homecoming's #OurSCSU Gala. Those interested in more information on sponsorships can contact Nicky Brunsberg at nicky.brunsberg@stcloudstate.edu or (320) 308-4819.

Right before Homecoming 2026, we'll host Sean Astin as our first guest in the Bennett D. Melin Family University Speakers Series! Astin is known from roles in "Rudy," "The Goonies," "Stranger Things" and the "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, among many other titles. He will be on campus September 24 to discuss mental health, and we are pleased to share that registration is now open for SCSU alumni and friends! Click here to register and learn more about the event.

As a reminder, the 2026 Alumni Survey is now open. We hope all our alumni will fill it out if they haven't already. We are listening, and your voice matters! The survey is open through the end of October and you can fill it out by clicking here.

Whether you're an alum, student, faculty, staff or friend of SCSU, we hope you'll continue to stay connected with our university through whichever means you are able — attending an event, supporting SCSU with a gift, updating your contact information so you can stay informed, and sharing your story through the #OurSCSU website. There is so much to be proud of in #OurSCSU community.

Go Huskies!

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Video thumbnail of SCSU athletics coachesTake the 2026 Alumni Survey

Huskies coaches Jeff Hegle ’93, Pat Dolan ’92 and Nick Oliver ’15 encourage fellow St. Cloud State alumni to fill out the 2026 Alumni Survey! If you haven't already done so, provide your alma mater with feedback that will help strengthen #OurSCSU community moving forward. Take the survey and make your voice heard! WATCH THE VIDEO


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Portrait photo of John HergesAlumnus and CEO is passionate about being an involved corporate citizen

St. Cloud State University alumnus John Herges ’72, ’77 has been connected to the finance world his entire life. Are you a leader in your industry? Tell us about your experience! SHARE YOUR STORY



Photo of Melinda Gau with SCSU mascot BlizzardWorking to lift up the St. Cloud community

Since walking onto the St. Cloud State University campus, Melinda Gau ’91 has been passionate about supporting not just the University but the St. Cloud region as a whole. Are you impacting the lives of those around you? Share your story! LEARN MORE ABOUT #OURSCSU

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Photo of a large, larval Eastern Tiger Salamander held in the palm of a handSCSU professors, alumnus honored with best herpetology paper from international journal
SCSU Professors Dr. Jennifer Lamb and co-author Dr. Matthew Davis authored a publication that has been awarded Best Paper in Herpetology from the international journal Ichthyology and Herpetology. The paper was also co-authored by SCSU alumnus Alexander Seymour ’19. Are you making waves in your industry or field of study? Tell us about it! SHARE YOUR STORY
 
Photo of Dick Bremer at Twins Hall of Fame induction ceremonyBremer honored for 40 years of broadcasting with Twins Hall of Fame induction
The voice of Dick Bremer ’78 was a staple of Minnesota summers for 40 years, and in July, the Twins honored one of the longest-serving play-by-play broadcasters in MLB history with their trademark light blue jacket. Dick Bremer was highlighted as part of the #OurSCSU initiative after he retired in 2023. READ HIS #OURSCSU FEATURE
 
Photo of students working at a computerSCSU’s streamlined college structure focuses on student impact
St. Cloud State University has officially launched a new academic structure that aims to deliver stronger academic programs that align with the region’s current workforce needs. Interested in learning more about SCSU’s academic offerings? LEARN MORE

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