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Are there too many Tommies in West Summit houses?

Are there too many Tommies in West Summit houses?

TommieMedia reports why West Summit neighbors are potentially at wit’s end when it comes to living among University of St. Thomas students: (Consultant Louis) Smith said the non-homestead residence “tipping point” – when neighbors become frustrated with the number of students living in the neighborhood – is generally when non-homesteads make up 30 percent of…
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Notes in the Margins: Female athletes, loan defaults and Google e-mail

Complaint: Google programs hard for blind students A complaint filed Tuesday with the federal government accuses New York University and Northwestern University of discriminating against blind students by adopting Google e-mail and other programs that aren’t fully compatible with technology that translates written words into speech. (boston.com) Notre Dame To Be Fined For Student’s Death…
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House: Credit cards, criminal records and buying American

House: Credit cards, criminal records and buying American

With colleges and universities facing tight financial times, Chairman Bud Nornes (R-Fergus Falls) figures they should crank out as much side revenue as they can — such as from the student credit card market. Today he put a bill before the House higher education committee that would allow public and private institutions to market credit…
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Off to the Capitol

Checking out a couple of bills, including this one on credit cards. H.F. No. 849,  as introduced – 87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)   Posted on Mar 03, 2011 1.1A bill for an act 1.2relating to higher education; eliminating mandates for colleges and universities; 1.3amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 135A.145, subdivision 1; repealing 1.4Minnesota Statutes 2010, sections…
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Carlson biz school places 21st in US News rankings

Carlson biz school places 21st in US News rankings

We’re bombarded by rankings — and reports saying how faulty they are — so I’m just putting this out: U.S. News & World Report released its annual business school rankings today, and the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management placed 21st. That’s up from 24th last year, Carlson spokesman Steve Rudolph said. Programs that…
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Why don't we have more computer science majors?

Why don't we have more computer science majors?

Amid the debate about how to increase students’ interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), I found this bit in the Washington Post about why there are so few computer science majors. I’ve summed up the four key points below, but you can read the full piece here. Many don’t realize the world-changing potential…
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Notes in the Margins: Rehab, nudity and the stock market

Schools set up resources for students in recovery Universities are moving to establish on-campus recovery programs for students who have gone through drug or alcohol treatment. (USA Today) Tufts president ends ‘Naked Quad Run’ It started as a way to cut the stress of Tufts’ winter exams in the 1970s, but the Tufts University president…
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Audio: Mac's Rosenberg on the importance of the liberal arts

Audio: Mac's Rosenberg on the importance of the liberal arts

So what’s the value of a liberal arts education in the 21st Century? American Public Media’s Stephen Smith is working on a documentary on the subject, and recently sat down with Brian Rosenberg, president of Macalester College, who said employers are looking increasingly for well-rounded employees and leaders. Click to hear the interview here. (Clicking…
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Committees' higher ed budget bills expected next week

The Minnesota State University Student Association reports that the state’s higher education legislative committees should have budgets reflecting their respective targets next week: Republican leaders said today that the finance committees will be working overtime to put together the budget bills. The Senate Higher Education committee has said they expect to pass a budget bill…
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How Tommies deal with sleep — or the lack thereof

How Tommies deal with sleep — or the lack thereof

“I try to take naps, but it never happens. I have three classes Monday, Wednesday and Friday, so I’m in the middle of the day when I have my math class, and I am always dozing off.” — University of St. Thomas freshman Maddie Hodapp in a TommieMedia story on students’ lack of sleep and…
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