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Why a community leader has issues with Metropolitan State’s building plans

Why a community leader has issues with Metropolitan State’s building plans

Deanna Foster, executive director of the Dayton’s Bluff Community Council, tells the Pioneer Press why some residents are upset over a skyway that’s part of Metropolitan State University’s expansion plan, which is expected to cost tens of millions of dollars: “One of the things about Dayton’s Bluff is that it has wonderful views of the…
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Why a community leader has issues with Metropolitan State's building plans

Why a community leader has issues with Metropolitan State's building plans

Deanna Foster, executive director of the Dayton’s Bluff Community Council, tells the Pioneer Press why some residents are upset over a skyway that’s part of Metropolitan State University’s expansion plan, which is expected to cost tens of millions of dollars: “One of the things about Dayton’s Bluff is that it has wonderful views of the…
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Sex week, student fees and the talented poor

Resurrecting California’s Public Universities The same California State Legislature that cut the higher education budget to ribbons, while spending ever larger sums on prisons, now proposes to magically set things right by requiring public colleges and universities to offer more online courses. The problem is that online courses as generally configured are not broadly useful. (The New York…
by Alex Friedrich

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Some notes on Kaler's mass call to University of Minnesota alumni

Some notes on Kaler's mass call to University of Minnesota alumni

I was curious about the alumni call last night, so I asked the U how things went, how much it cost, etc. Here’s what I got back from media relations associate Matt Hodson: We believe that alumni are critical to the success of our University and the President wants to find creative ways to engage…
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What Kaler told University of Minnesota alumni about rising tuition

For the second question in University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler’s statewide conference call with alumni yesterday evening, “Darryl” in Cannon Falls asked about tuition: “I am concerned. When I went to the U back in the late ’60s and early ’70s, and my wife too, tuition was about $128-$135 a quarter. We both worked…
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How Kaler answered an admin spending question from an alumnus

How Kaler answered an admin spending question from an alumnus

Last night, University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler held the U’s first mass conference call with alumni across the state. (Macalester College has done something like this at least once.) A university spokesman said about 10,000 people were on the half-hour call at least part of the time. I was one of those listening in,…
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Size, admissions madness and women in STEM

Does school size affect a student’s ability to graduate in four years? Students from the University of Texas Austin and St Edward’s University both find four-year success. (The New York Times) College admissions madness may ease It’s the other March Madness: College acceptance season is underway, with schools now sending out e-mails and letters to students across…
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The job ad for Tubby Smith's replacement

UMN Basketball Coach Position (PDF) UMN Basketball Coach Position (Text) Just in case you’re interested in applying. University of Minnesota Athletics Director Norwood Teague has said he won’t use an outside search firm, but will use his (and his staff’s) own networks to find a replacement. He said he’d look locally and nationally.
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What Concordia University students want from St. Paul

As I hinted at in yesterday’s post, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman spoke with some Concordia University students on Tuesday to see what they want out of their city. It’s part of an attempt to attract and keep young talent, and make St. Paul a vibrant place to work and live. Coleman mentioned in his…
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Why a University of Minnesota Quiz Bowl team member feels vindicated

Why a University of Minnesota Quiz Bowl team member feels vindicated

“It still doesn’t really make sense to me. It’s awesome. We did it. We actually did it.” — University of Minnesota Quiz Bowl competitor Andrew Hart. His team was runner-up to Harvard in 2009 and 2011. But Harvard was stripped of four national championships earlier this month — including those for 2009 and 2011 — after it…
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