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May 13, 2010 12:54 PM

U of M regents hear proposal to revitalize auditorium

The University of Minnesota wants to revitalize a signature building on the school's Twin Cities campus.

by Tim Post

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May 13, 2010 6:56 AM

U of M search for new president starts today

The University of Minnesota will soon begin the formal process of replacing Robert Bruininks as president.

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May 12, 2010 7:35 AM

U of M holding grand opening for new urban research center

The University of Minnesota is holding a grand opening for its new urban research and outreach center Wednesday in north Minneapolis.

by Tim Post

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May 12, 2010 6:56 AM

U of Minn.-Duluth picks new chancellor

The new chancellor for the University of Minnesota-Duluth has been picked by system President Robert Bruininks, pending approval of the Board of Regents.

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May 12, 2010 3:00 AM

Even with lure of money, some Minn. schools balk at 'turnaround' effort

The 34 schools deemed Minnesota's persistently lowest performing are working with state officials on plans to turn them around. Each school stands to gain a lot of money for that effort, but some say they don't want to be on the list, no matter how much money they stand to receive.

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May 11, 2010 6:42 AM

Gates gives $330K to MnSCU to lift grad rates

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Foundation has been given a $330,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which could lead to improved graduation rates.

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May 10, 2010 11:49 AM

South Dakota won't apply in 2nd round of 'Race to the Top'

South Dakota has decided against trying for as much as $75 million in federal education grants.

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May 10, 2010 6:38 AM

U of M to begin search for new president

The University of Minnesota board of regents will start the search process for the school's next president at its meeting later this week.

by Tim Post

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May 9, 2010 2:57 PM

For more children, dinner is coming from Uncle Sam

More low-income school kids could soon have access to free nutritious dinners, because of a U.S. Department of Agriculture program that provides reimbursements for the suppers at schools in 13 states, including Wisconsin.