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What's new at the U

What's new at the U

From the University of Minnesota: For this episode of This Week @Minnesota, we celebrate the inauguration of the University of Minnesota’s 16th President, Eric Kaler. The week leading up to his inauguration included community visits and college tours.
by Alex Friedrich

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The job outlook for recent Minnesota college graduates

The job outlook for recent Minnesota college graduates

You might remember my post in July about the Minnesota College Job Outlook, a survey by St. Cloud State University of employers who recruit Minnesota college grads. The main point of the post reflected the one highlighted in an Alexandria newspaper article: Students need to get a clue about what kind of jobs they’ll be…
by Alex Friedrich

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Is there really a financial crisis at the University of Minnesota?

This glance at finances could be interesting: University finance scholar Howard Bunsis will be presenting the lecture, “Is There Really a Financial Crisis at the University of Minnesota?” at the U’s Coffman Union on Friday, Oct. 7, from noon to 2 p.m. Bunsis, an attorney, professor at Eastern Michigan University and secretary-treasurer of the association’s…
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Students abroad, online ed and affirmative action for men

Get out your net-price calculator Many college administrators, college-bound students, and media observers are beginning to realize that 2011 marks a major change in the college cost information available to those deciding which school to choose. The full ramifications of the availability of the new planning tool are just beginning to become clear. (The Washington Post) The…
by Alex Friedrich

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Mindshift: "Gaming" the college admissions process

Over at Mind/Shift – like us, a part of the NPR Argo network – they take a look at a couple of start-ups aimed at helping students navigate the college admissions process: Although both the startups offer guidance to students going through the college application process, they each take a different approach. Parchment helps provide…
by Bill Wareham

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UMN president Kaler chats up the chamber

UMN president Kaler chats up the chamber

University of Minnesota president Eric Kaler will make an appearance Tuesday at the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce. Chamber officials say Kaler will be on hand for “a discussion about the vital role of the University in advancing regional business”. In his inauguration speech last week, Kaler called for greater cooperation between the university and…
by Tim Post

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New student centers coming, but students foot the bill

New student centers coming, but students foot the bill

There’s a mini-building boom of sorts going on at Minnesota colleges … in student centers. Normandale College cuts the ribbon on its spiffy $14.5 million student center on Thursday.  It’s the kind of space that makes those us who’ve been out of college for two decades a bit jealous of today’s students. Minneapolis Community and…
by Tim Post

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Notes in the Margins: Coach Kill at Mayo, for-profits and GIs, and American students leave their "bubbles"

U’s Kill in Mayo Clinic after another seizure The Gophers football coach suffered another seizure Sunday morning, and despite his vow last week to keep working even as the problem recurred more than 20 times, Kill decided to take steps to get the seizures under control.  (Star Tribune) For-Profit Colleges, Vulnerable G.I.’s Military personnel and their families…
by Tim Post

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Wright resigns Higher Ed post

Wright resigns Higher Ed post

Courtesy of Tom Scheck over at MPR News’ Capitol View blog: Gov. Dayton’s office announced today that Sheila Wright has resigned her position as Director of the Office of Higher Education. Dayton’s spokesman, Bob Hume, released a statement saying Wright’s last day is today: “I wanted to let you know that earlier this week Dr.…
by Bill Wareham

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MPR Forum: How to Get a Good, Affordable College Education

MPR Forum: How to Get a Good, Affordable College Education

I’m sure you’ve read everywhere (including here), how complicated the college selection-and-finance game is. Students have to: find the college that fits their needs and personality; get an education that both broadens their intellectual horizons; earn a degree that helps them get a rewarding job out of school; and do all that without breaking the…
by Alex Friedrich

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