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Tommies turning down landlines in dorms
“I’ve never used my landline. I tried to set it up, but I couldn’t figure it out. It sits in the corner – it doesn’t do anything.” University of St. Thomas freshman Lauren Mumm telling TommieMedia about the lack of use of the line in her dorm room. The news service reports that more and…
How will cuts affect Southeast Technical and Rainy River ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPQaDf5ewP8 Some reports on how the recent budget-cutting legislation might effect schools is starting to trickle in from various colleges. Here the Red Wing Republican Eagle reports on Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical: The technical college would have to shave off about $1 million from its budget this year and another $1 million next year, Johnson…
When a crew from "60 Minutes" comes to town
"Huck Finn" flap drew a national TV crew that wanted conflict, not educational philosophy.
Some students saving money by getting a degree in three years
Some students are lowering their college costs by getting a four year degree in just three years. College officials warn it’s not for everyone.  Students can feel rushed into making academic and career decisions.  And they don’t get to take part in as many co-curricular activities as the might on the four-year plan. Here’s my…
Reducing Dropout Rate Would Pump Billions Into Economy That’s because high school dropouts earn less money, pay fewer taxes, and spend less of the money they earn than those who have received at least a high school diploma. (US News & World Report) Today’s teacher layoffs threaten tomorrow’s college classrooms As teachers get pink slips,…
To cut costs, more college students consider studying in the fast lane
As the cost of earning a college degree continues to increase, some students have found a way to lower their tuition bills: earn a four-year degree in three years.
Twin Cities essay mill under scrutiny
“In addition to the many ethical considerations, students who hire third parties to do their work for them run the very real risk of getting expelled for submitting work that’s not their own. The old adage still holds: Students who cheat are not just cheating the system, they’re cheating themselves.” Dana Badgerow, president and CEO…
Univ. of Minn.'s health schools rise in rankings
The University of Minnesota has announced the climb of five of six Academic Health Center schools in the U.S. News & World Report national rankings. Here’s its edited release: Five of the U’s six health sciences schools rise in national comparison Five schools within the University of Minnesota’s Academic Health Center have demonstrated significant gains…
St. Cloud State launches mobile website, apps
Saint Cloud State St. Cloud State University is now among the 5 percent of American higher-ed institutions that have mobile websites, the St. Cloud Times reports: The mobile site offers campus maps, news stories, events, sports scores and Google-based search of the stcloudstate.edu website. It caters to students who want fast access to basic information…