The Minnesota State Colleges and University Board of Trustees Wednesday appointed Peggy Kennedy, interim president of Minnesota State Community and Technical College, which has campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead and Wadena. Kennedy has served as a vice president of academic affairs and student development of Saint Paul College since 1994. Previously, she was dean for business and general […]
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees Wednesday re-elected Scott Thiss as board chair, Clarence Hightower as vice chair and Duane Benson as treasurer. Their one-year terms begin July 1. “I am grateful for the confidence that my colleagues showed in my leadership,” Thiss said. “This next year will be an important one for this system, and I […]
Layoff notices to more than 6,000 employees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system are being rescinded and classes will continue July 1 in the event of a government shutdown, officials said Monday. “We are grateful that the education of our students will not be interrupted,” Chancellor James H. McCormick said. “Minnesota Management and Budget has informed us that […]
Do you have a family member who has communication problems due to dementia? An MSUM graduate student researcher in the Speech-Language-Hearing Science department is looking for an individual who is at least 55 years of age, who has been diagnosed with probable dementia, or who has a history of characteristics of dementia, to participate in a study called: Memory Wallet […]
Friendship Family Program is an opportunity for international students to experience American life by creating an extended family through bringing the members together through communication, daily activities, outings, sports, etc. It is also an opportunity for Americans to have cross-cultural experiences and learn about different countries and cultures. The objective is for international students to see a typical U.S. home. […]