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Governor wants more money for University of Minnesota – Duluth

Governor wants more money for University of Minnesota – Duluth

In late January, Gov. Mark Dayton expressed “shock” over the size of the funding cut the University of Minnesota – Duluth received from the U system compared to the Twin Cities campus during the recession. Now the Duluth News Tribune reports that Dayton, in announcing his new budget: “… wants to increase the University of Minnesota budget by Read more →
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Notes in the Margins: Dropouts, Obama’s budget and defending students

Revisions to the SAT college admissions test follow years of gains for rival ACT exam Anthony Simon’s experience with college admissions testing might shed light on why the College Board this week announced big revisions to its SAT exam, and why the rival ACT has become the most popular admission test in the country. (The Washington Post) College Read more →
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U of M prez wants more U influence in neighborhood development

U of M prez wants more U influence in neighborhood development

University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler says the U will try to shape the character of Dinkytown and other neighborhoods surrounding the U. His remarks in today’s State of the University address come after a rash of robberies in the fall semester, most of which happened to students just off campus. Kaler told the audience Read more →
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Governor’s budget calls for tax deductions on student loans, tuition

MPR News reporter Tim Pugmire is reporting on Gov. Mark Dayton’s revised budget, which includes this higher-ed tidbit: Tax Relief for Students. The Governor’s tax plan would provide 285,000 recent college graduates up to $190 per year by deducting their student loan interest. Another 40,000 current college students and parents would receive a tuition deduction Read more →
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Minnesota House higher-ed chief: No new task forces

Minnesota House higher-ed chief: No new task forces

State House higher-education committee Chairman Gene Pelowski (DFL-Winona) has long been after Minnesota’s higher-ed systems — and government — to be leaner. In an emailed announcement late yesterday afternoon, he warned that his committee would be all about efficiency this session: “The committee will … set firm restrictions to prevent the passage of any bills Read more →
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Notes in the Margins: The SAT overhaul, sports recruiting and UK undergrad research

SAT to drop essay requirement and return to top score of 1600 in redesign of admission test Skeptics questioned whether a new format will be any more successful than previous efforts to use the standardized test in a campaign for college access, in part because the test’s scores historically have correlated with family income. They also Read more →
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State higher-ed commissioner hires new consumer watchdog

Minnesota college students now have their own consumer protection advocate. Next week, college financial-aid officer and former attorney Elizabeth Talbot will start monitoring colleges for the state Office of Higher Education. She’ll try to ensure they’re not misleading students when it comes to recruitment, services and financial aid. “We hope this position will be able Read more →
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Notes in the Margins: Billionaires, gibberish, and cannabis colleges

Are ‘cannabis colleges’ the next big trend in higher education? Several “cannabis colleges” have been established across the country for the purpose of helping students enter the emerging legal business of marijuana. (USA Today) How the world’s 10 richest billionaires are shaping education Education consistently finds itself among the industries where the world’s richest people Read more →
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U of M, MnSCU officials make pitch for facilities money

U of M, MnSCU officials make pitch for facilities money

Leaders from the state’s two public university systems made a pitch to state lawmakers today for money to fix buildings and build new lab and science facilities. The University of Minnesota is asking for $233 million. Campus officials say many of the U’s spaces are cramped, out of date, and often not up to code. Read more →
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Notes in the Margins: Grading, women’s colleges and Canada’s minorities

Are Women’s Colleges Still Needed? One Small University Debates Admitting Men (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via University Business) Canada Grapples With Adapting to Minority Needs As Canadian universities adjust to the country’s increasingly multicultural population, one area that has been especially difficult has been accommodating religious differences and needs. (The New York Times) Can This Online Course Read more →
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