Erin Adler
Reporter
Higher educationErin Adler is a news reporter covering higher education in Minnesota. She previously covered south metro suburban news, K-12 education and Carver County for the Minnesota Star Tribune. An Anoka native, Adler lives in south Minneapolis with her two dogs. She graduated from the College of St. Benedict with an English and secondary education degree. She taught seventh grade English and religion at a Catholic school in Edina for two years and later taught adult ESL/ELL for Minneapolis Public Schools. She has a Master's degree in English/Literacy education from the University of Minnesota. In her free time, she enjoys reading, drawing and attempting to complete home improvement projects.
Latest from Erin Adler
College financial aid letters are confusing. A new bill aims to correct that.
The bill being considered by the Minnesota Legislature would require a standardized financial aid letter so students could easily compare costs and understand the price tag.
March 28, 2025
Xcel fixing control valve problem at its Monticello nuclear power plant
In the meantime, company officials said, electrical service shouldn’t be affected.
March 23, 2025
Faculty and students surprised at Hamline proposal to sunset Minnesota’s oldest creative writing program
A growing petition urges Hamline University leaders to reconsider cuts to the creative writing program and a literary journal.
March 23, 2025
University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents approves controversial policy on faculty speech
The board approved the resolution 9-3. Some faculty say it will limit their academic freedom and speech.
March 14, 2025
Some University of Minnesota faculty oppose regents' resolution limiting public statements
Universities nationwide have been debating issues related to academic freedom.
March 13, 2025
More high school seniors finding out which Minnesota colleges they’re admitted to — before they apply
Lawmakers want to expand the Direct Admissions program, which tells seniors about their college options, encouraging them to go to college in state.
March 8, 2025
![Students, from left, Araiza Maldonado Basilio, Alexa Velasquez Mendoza, and Leslie Sandoval Reyes, open letters informing them what Minnesota colleges and universities they've been pre-accepted to as part of the state's Direct Admissions program Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2023 at Austin High School in Austin, Minn. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/NNL6BJODTKIOF4GZMYQNNCZRXI.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Hundreds of Minnesota researchers and scientists protest Trump cuts
The “Stand Up for Science” rally in St. Paul was one of more than 30 protests nationwide.
March 8, 2025
St. Ben’s and St. John’s alumni are helping revitalize their central Minnesota town
The once-quiet city of St. Joseph is growing, in part because of alumni opening new businesses, from a brewery and distillery to new shops.
March 1, 2025
Some University of Minnesota faculty oppose regents' resolution limiting public statements
Universities nationwide have been debating issues related to academic freedom.
March 13, 2025
More high school seniors finding out which Minnesota colleges they’re admitted to — before they apply
Lawmakers want to expand the Direct Admissions program, which tells seniors about their college options, encouraging them to go to college in state.
March 8, 2025
Hundreds of Minnesota researchers and scientists protest Trump cuts
The “Stand Up for Science” rally in St. Paul was one of more than 30 protests nationwide.
March 8, 2025
St. Ben’s and St. John’s alumni are helping revitalize their central Minnesota town
The once-quiet city of St. Joseph is growing, in part because of alumni opening new businesses, from a brewery and distillery to new shops.
March 1, 2025