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Omar appears at pro-Palestinian protest at University of Minnesota; 9 arrested earlier
Protests are happening at colleges across the country, including Columbia and Yale universities. University leaders face pressure to both support free speech and protect students.
U. of St. Thomas announces budget cuts, says academic programs won't be eliminated
Colleges in Minnesota and across the country are making cuts as they face enrollment challenges, exacerbated by demographic drops and changing attitudes on higher education.
Music or physics? This University of St. Thomas class combines both.
Minnesota colleges are increasingly promoting interdisciplinary classes, saying they hope to reduce administrative expenses and better prepare students for a changing workforce.
Minnesota State names interim leader for St. Cloud State University
Trustees chose Larry Dietz as interim president for St. Cloud State, and also named Shari Olson as interim leader for Northland Community & Technical College.
FAFSA completions in Minnesota drop amid flawed efforts to update form
Higher education advocates asked the governor for funding to help students complete the form, saying the state risks "a catastrophic decline in college enrollment."
Minnesota State professors ask lawmakers for more academic freedom protections
Union leaders say they're worried about restrictions passing in Republican-led states, where lawmakers are limiting what professors can teach about race, gender, other issues.
Minnesota lawmakers seek new rules for online college programs
They're targeting companies that take a portion of tuition for helping recruit or run online programs. St. Cloud State and Southwest Minnesota State already have such contracts.
Tell us: How have Biden's student loan relief proposals affected you?
Biden's latest proposal would reduce debt for millions of Americans. It comes months after his first attempt at widespread debt cancellation.
Minnesota lawmakers say they've struck a deal to help former foster kids pay for college next year
The state had promised the students free college, then said there wasn't enough money. Students who relied on the grants had urged lawmakers to act swiftly, saying their futures hung in the balance.
FAFSA delays just the beginning: This year's college admissions cycle is full of changes
Free tuition. The end of affirmative action. Financial aid delays. Shorter applications. The ways Minnesota students apply to college and pay for it are quickly changing.