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On Campus Blog

The bonding bill that the MN House passed

This is just an update, considering it has been a while since I’ve covered the bonding bill and HEAPR maintenance. The document above is courtesy of our MPR politics blog Capitol View. As you can see, the University of Minnesota gets $64 million, and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system gets $132 million. For…
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Jobs, unpaid internships and repeat classes

Trying to Shed Student Debt Lawmakers are rethinking bankruptcy-law options for student-loan debt as graduates’ burden has grown by 24% in the last decade. (The Wall Street Journal) U.S. to Revise Foreign Student Job Program The government will now prohibit the students from doing most warehouse, construction, manufacturing and food-processing work. (The New York Times) California…
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Fraud, transcripts and profs from the military

Real Work for Future M.B.A.s For decades, companies have relied on business-school students to be unpaid consultants, assessing takeover or expansion opportunities. But now some companies are placing entire brands in the hands of students. (The Wall Street Journal) Colleges fight fraud with more coursework Colleges at risk for fraud deter scammers by assigning more work. (USA…
by Alex Friedrich

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Appeals court rules for U of M in Turkish Coalition lawsuit

Alex is on vacation, but he’s written about this lawsuit against the University of Minnesota here, here, here, here and here. Now the U.S. Court of Appeals has weighed in, according to this release from the U: U.S. Court of Appeals rules in favor of the University of Minnesota in case involving the Turkish Coalition…
by Bill Wareham

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Copies of the lawsuits against Globe University

You may have heard my story today on the two deans who are suing the Minnesota School of Business / Globe University. They say they were fired for complaining about deceptive practices at the school. You can get the full details in the lawsuits above.
by Alex Friedrich

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Candidates to lead University of Minnesota – Crookston

Candidates to lead University of Minnesota – Crookston

This just in — and all of the candidates (in bold) are from out of state: U of M announces candidates to interview for the position of chancellor of the University of Minnesota, Crookston University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler and U of M System Senior Vice President for Academic Administration Robert J. Jones have…
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Testing teachers, harder majors and confusing aid letters

Testing the Teachers There’s an atmosphere of grand fragility hanging over America’s colleges. The grandeur comes from the surging application rates, the international renown, the fancy new dining and athletic facilities. The fragility comes from the fact that colleges are charging more money, but it’s not clear how much actual benefit they are providing. (The New…
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Should beer sales be part of college sporting events?

Should beer sales be part of college sporting events?

MPR News readers have come up with some interesting angles on the legislation that could bring the sale of alcohol to TCF Bank Stadium. They’re in answer to MPR’s Question of the Day: Should beer sales be part of college sporting events? Gary F says the new rules could create a bottleneck: I work the…
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Loan shuffling, gay-straight housing and death in research

Colleges weigh pros and cons of special housing options for gay-straight student pairings High school seniors looking forward to departing for college now have a new wrinkle in dorm life to consider, courtesy of the Rutgers University webcam trial. (The Star-Ledger via University Business) Student Loan Borrowers Dazed and Confused by Servicer Shuffle The Department of Education has…
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Notes in the Margins: Soldiers, donors and the unemployed

MBAs Attract Current, Former Soldiers To build careers outside the armed forces, ex-officers seek to integrate their well-honed leadership skills with business knowledge. May require subscription. (The Wall Street Journal) Half of new graduates are jobless or underemployed A weak labor market has left half of young college graduates either jobless or underemployed. (USA Today)…
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