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MPR News Intelligence on higher education

Tag: politics

presidentsHow past U of M presidents view higher-ed today

Alex Friedrich May 4, 2015, 5:11 PM May 4, 2015
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presidents

It was a meandering discussion, but the most interesting topics revolved around changing support for higher education. Read more →

Two views on Dayton’s role in MnSCU agreement

Alex Friedrich March 10, 2015, 10:48 AM Mar 10, 2015
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In January, both sides downplayed its significance. Read more →

Kaler and PfiutzenreuterLawmakers press Kaler on tuition-freeze priority

Alex Friedrich February 18, 2015, 6:25 PM Feb 18, 2015
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Kaler and Pfiutzenreuter

Kust how far will the University of Minnesota go to pull off another tuition freeze? It depends. Read more →

Read the Leg. Auditor’s report on Hoffner firing

Alex Friedrich October 23, 2014, 11:49 AM Oct 23, 2014
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Here’s the document behind the story. Read more →

MnSCU: Winona St. no-confidence vote a surprise

Alex Friedrich October 20, 2014, 5:16 PM Oct 20, 2014
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Faculty cited a recurring pattern of secrecy in MnSCU decision making regarding the hiring of private consultants, questionable spending decisions by the System Office, and an unwillingness to incorporate greater student and faculty input into long term planning. Read more →

Student group asks U of M for ban on Washington team mascot on campus

Alex Friedrich October 13, 2014, 2:54 PM Oct 13, 2014
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An American Indian student group at the University of Minnesota has sent President Eric Kaler a letter urging him to keep the Washington “Redskins” name and logo out of TCF Bank Stadium when the team plays the Vikings Nov. 2. Read more →

U drops forced ticket bundling after Dayton complains

Alex Friedrich October 3, 2014, 11:58 AM Oct 3, 2014
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The U agreed to drop its forced sports ticket-bundling practice after students pushed back and Gov. Mark Dayton said he was “appalled.” Read more →

Governor ‘appalled’ by UMN sports-ticket bundling

Alex Friedrich October 3, 2014, 10:38 AM Oct 3, 2014
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In a sharply worded letter, Gov. Mark Dayton has asked University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler to drop the U’s practice of bundling football season tickets with those of other sports.
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Gov appoints MnSCU trustees; wants transparency

Alex Friedrich August 22, 2014, 4:18 PM Aug 22, 2014
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This week, Gov. Mark Dayton announced the appointments of six new and returning trustees to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system. In his announcement, he sounds like he’s not that pleased with revelations about how MnSCU handles contracts for its chancellor and outside vendors: I expect these new members, and the entire Board, Read more →

University of MinnesotaGov forms panel to rebuild med-school prominence

Alex Friedrich August 1, 2014, 11:46 AM Aug 1, 2014
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University of Minnesota

In an attempt to revitalize the University of Minnesota Medical School, Gov. Mark Dayton today established a committee to suggest ways to bring it back to its former glory. The move comes after years of decline in med-school rankings as well as a recent review that says the institution, though strong, has suffered from staff Read more →

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