NEWS | February 2008

Each month NEWS delivers stories about our colleges and higher education research, trends and policies Read full articles on one page or go to the NEWS archive
	College experience can have long-lasting effect According to the results of an alumni survey, graduates of Minnesota’s private colleges and universities continue to benefit from their college experiences long after graduation. Read full article

	Building better citizens Students at Minnesota’s private colleges and universities are getting engaged in the 2008 campaign in a myriad of ways. They’re seeing the political process up close, learning respect for differing opinions and inspiring their peers to get involved. Read full article

	Tools for employers A new Web portal for employers provides a single access point to high quality interns and graduates from the 17 institutions of the Minnesota Private College Council. Read full article

	BRIEFS Students from our campuses will participate in six Day at the Capitol events in February, March and April. While at the Capitol, students meet with their legislators to advocate for student financial aid, specifically the Minnesota State Grant Program. The new LearnmoreMN blog features the voices of community members, sharing their perspectives about school success and the educational challenges we face in Minnesota. Guest bloggers will change every month. Willy Tully of Big Brothers Big Sisters shares his thoughts about mentoring during February.