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St. Thomas professor sued for child abuse resigns

St. Thomas professor sued for child abuse resigns

A woman last year accused the Rev. Michael Keating of sexually abusing her when she was a teen.
by Madeleine Baran

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US colleges brainstorm new ways to cut back on binge drinking

US colleges brainstorm new ways to cut back on binge drinking

There are now more Friday morning classes on one campus, to discourage Thursday night drinking. And it pushed for a ban on the sale of grain alcohol.
by Jennifer Ludden

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Obama targets college sexual assault in new campaign

Obama targets college sexual assault in new campaign

The plan, called "It's On Us," is meant to challenge everyone on campus to actively engage in preventing sexual assault.

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MnSCU approves contract with university faculty

Inter Faculty Organization President Jim Grabowska says faculty will receive a 7 percent pay hike over two years, retroactive to last year. Adjunct faculty get similar raises.
by Alex Friedrich

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U of M endowment leads investment peers

U of M endowment leads investment peers

The University of Minnesota endowment was the top investor among its peers this past fiscal year, according to a report by Bloomberg News.
by Alex Friedrich

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Too few university jobs for young US scientists

Too few university jobs for young US scientists

More than 40,000 postdoctoral research fellows are doing science at a bargain price, and most are being trained for jobs that don't actually exist.
by Richard Harris

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ARW documentary: 'Ready to Work: Reviving Vocational Ed'

ARW documentary: 'Ready to Work: Reviving Vocational Ed'

American RadioWorks explores how vocational education has changed and how it's reshaping debates about the purpose of school.

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U considers grand topics for curriculum

U considers grand topics for curriculum

The University of Minnesota is weighing changes to its undergraduate core curriculum to address climate change, food-supply security and the challenges of urban life.
by Alex Friedrich

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Concordia University tuition gamble paying off

Concordia University tuition gamble paying off

The St. Paul school says it's coming out ahead financially, and is better positioning itself as a viable alternative to public universities, which are traditionally seen as less expensive.
by Alex Friedrich

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