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Why Concordia University's president is an urban cowboy

Why Concordia University's president is an urban cowboy

He just joined Concordia University (St. Paul) in July, and already President Tom Ries is grabbing the bull by the horns / riding herd / (insert tortured metaphor here) at the university’s Welcome Week picnic. Get this man to the State Fair — quickly.
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Industry, private loans and reverse age discrimination

Industry Puts Heat on Schools to Teach Skills Employers Need Big U.S. employers, worried about replacing retiring baby boomers, are wading deeper into education and growing bolder about telling educators how to run their business. (The Wall Street Journal) Online Enterprises Gain Foothold as Path to a College Degree But a host of new online enterprises are…
by Alex Friedrich

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Minnesota school levy count highest since 2001

More than a third of school districts in Minnesota are planning to ask their voters for additional money this fall, the highest number since at least 2001.

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Minneapolis students head back to school

Minneapolis students head back to school

It's the first day of school for 29,000 students in Minnesota's 3rd largest school district. Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Bernadeia Johnson spoke with MPR's Cathy Wurzer about her goals for the year.
by Cathy Wurzer

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What's new at the U

What's new at the U

From the U: In “This Week @Minnesota” for the week of Aug. 22, 2011, we learn about the U’s new public safety initiative, watch as high-powered research magnets get installed and get a sneak peek of the Marching Band during Spat Camp.
by Alex Friedrich

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How is your mood when classes start?

I was expecting today’s MPR Question of the Day, In your family, is the start of the school year a cause for happiness, or dread? to be a K-12 affair, but it has already generated a few responses from folks involved with college. Parent Dana Ludwig sounds less than enthusiastic: This year poses a mixed…
by Alex Friedrich

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How Bethel University moves in its students

How Bethel University moves in its students

Bethel University has a slick, high-definition video on this year’s Move-In Day on its Facebook account. Looks like lots of spirit and teamwork. Click here or on the image to go to the video.
by Alex Friedrich

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Why St. Cloud State's neighbors weren't so grumpy this weekend

“We were pleased. Between the police staff and the city and the university, we saw positive results.” — St. Cloud Police Chief Dennis Ballantine to the University Chronicle of St. Cloud State, which saw fewer citiations at this year’s move-in weekend compared to last year’s — 196 vs. 240. The event is known for heavy…
by Alex Friedrich

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Morris chancellor to Kaler: Remember, there's life outside the Twin Cities

Morris chancellor to Kaler: Remember, there's life outside the Twin Cities

You are the system president. It is so easy to get caught up — and how could you not — in the business of the day in Minneapolis and St. Paul. I have sometimes joked that it’s a Twin-centric focus. The system officers are in Morrill Hall, almost exclusively. So it’s inevitable. I would encourage…
by Alex Friedrich

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