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Minn. offers free public school tuition. Now private colleges want help for their students, too.
It's too early to tell how many Minnesota students will benefit from the North Star Promise program offering free tuition at public schools. But private schools are already scrambling to compete with it.
South Dakota is ending reciprocity with Minn. Here's what that means for students.
Both states are launching new programs as the competition for a smaller number of college students intensifies.
U regents approve more than $1M contract with new President Rebecca Cunningham
Cunningham's five-year contract will put her compensation in the top quarter for Big Ten presidents.
University of Minnesota considers renaming Nicholson Hall
The building was named after Dean Edward Nicholson in 1945. Faculty say their research raises concerns about his role stoking antisemitism and political repression.
Next U president could earn more than $1 million per year
A contract coming before the U of M's Board of Regents on Friday would put Rebecca Cunningham's compensation in the top quarter for Big Ten presidents.
University of Minnesota faces big choices on medical programs, and its new leader is a doctor
Regents said they hoped Rebecca Cunningham's experience in medicine and higher education administration would help the U of M at a pivotal time.
University of Minnesota regents pick new president
Regents chose Rebecca Cunningham on Monday over finalists Laura Bloomberg and James Holloway. All three have experience in higher education.
University of Minnesota president search will shape school's future
When regents meet Monday to select the next U president, they'll choose from three finalists with deep experience in different facets of higher education.
Want a bachelor's degree in 3 years? University of Minnesota Morris is trying to make it easier.
The accelerated studies are part of an effort to boost enrollment at the rural campus that has seen a drop in the number of students in recent years.
University of Minnesota president finalist Rebecca Cunningham: The job 'feels like a natural fit.'
Cunningham, the vice president for research at the University of Michigan, is one of three finalists in the running for the U of M's top job.