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April 8, 2015 4:27 PM

U of M names research reform team

Plans are expected on President Eric Kaler's desk by May 15.

by Alex Friedrich

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April 8, 2015 3:58 PM

MnSCU college president cleared of plagiarism charge

Annette Parker was accused by a former adjunct instructor of copying others' work while earning her doctorate at Western Kentucky University. An inquiry determined she did not commit plagiarism.

by Alex Friedrich

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April 8, 2015 2:18 PM

St. Paul schools chief now a finalist for Florida job

St. Paul Schools Superintendent Valeria Silva on Wednesday was named one of four finalists for the superintendent's job in Palm Beach County Florida.

by Tim Post

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April 8, 2015 7:34 AM

Aspiring craft brewers hit the books to pick up science chops

As the craft beer industry grows, so do options for learning to brew. More colleges are introducing degree programs to teach the art and science of beer-making.

by Sehvilla Mann

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April 7, 2015 2:39 PM

DFL trims plan for free two-year college

After criticism that the initial cost was too high, Sen. LeRoy Stumpf, DFL-Plummer, announced a revised proposal to make community and technical colleges free for selected Minnesota students.

by Alex Friedrich

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April 7, 2015 2:20 PM

MN Girl Scout troop sees college visit as important milestone

A Minnesota Girl Scout troop is trying to working to address the achievement gap between white students and students of color.

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April 7, 2015 2:02 PM

Hamline picks Vermont dean to be its next president

Fayneese Miller, dean of the College of Education at the University of Vermont, will be Hamline's 20th president, the St. Paul university said Tuesday.

by MPR News Staff

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April 7, 2015 11:00 AM

Should Minnesota colleges ditch remedial classes?

Weaker students would do better taking classes with the rest of the student body while getting extra help on the side, some lawmakers say.

by Alex Friedrich

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April 7, 2015 7:37 AM

St. Paul schools Superintendent Silva up for Florida job

Silva is one of 72 applicants for the job in a much bigger district.

by Jon Collins

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April 6, 2015 5:41 PM

U.S. Dept. of Education keeps watch on St. Cloud schools

The federal agency previously opened an investigation when reports of discrimination arose in 2010.

by Riham Feshir

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