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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 →
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 →
The survey found that on average main school buildings were 44 years old. Schools that underwent a major renovation had the work done on average 12 years ago. Building replacements or additions were on average 16 years old.
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 →
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 →
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 →