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NEWS | June 2008

Each month NEWS delivers stories about our colleges and higher education research, trends and policies

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Keeping our campuses safe

In the wake of incidents across the country, institutions are re-evaluating their safety and security plans. Gustavus Adolphus College and the University of St. Thomas exemplify some of the planning and changes that have taken place. Read full article
 
Research

Low-income student growth has impact on college participation

Only 29 percent of students from low-income families in Minnesota are going on to college compared to 65 percent overall. And the number and share of low-income students is expected to grow. Read full article
 
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Private scholarships helping to fill the gap

Five local organizations joined forces and awarded about $500,000 in scholarships to St. Paul area high school graduates this spring. Without scholarships like these, most probably would not be headed for college. Read full article
 
Briefs

Briefs

  • Brother William Mann, FSC, assumed the presidency at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota on June 1.
  • Minnesota Private College Week runs June 23-27. Last year nearly 2,200 students attended this free event that provides campus tours and information about our 17 campuses. Find out more about MPCW.