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For English departments, not the best of times

These days, English majors are an increasingly rare breed on college campuses. The drop-off has been so dramatic that some schools have proposed dropping the English major entirely (along with history, philosophy and a few other humanities degrees).
September 4, 2018
Connor Doebbert and Anne Dierberger, both English majors, were shaking hands with the professor, George Dierberger, before the commencement.
Minneapolis

Eric Kaler reflects on successes, regrets entering final year at U

Kaler insists he has no intention of coasting through his final year as head of Minnesota's flagship university.
August 19, 2018
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler plans to return to the classroom after he steps down.
Local

Minnesota's public colleges to expand credit for 'prior learning'

Experts say few students can expect to dispense with most of their coursework this way, but it's enough of a boost to make a difference.
August 11, 2018
For Carmen Alvarez, her 11 years of work at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, top, has led to 18 credits from Metropolitan State University, bottom, without classwork by Alvarez.
Local

University of Minnesota hires consulting firm to guide presidential search

The national firm the U hired was tied to a failed search for Minnesota State chancellor.
August 9, 2018
The University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler announced to the media that he is leaving effective July 2019, during a press conference in the McNamara Alumni Center, Friday, July 13, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.
Local

Ries to step down as president of Concordia University in St. Paul

He oversaw 70 percent student population jump.
August 4, 2018
Tom Ries
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Carlson Family Foundation gives $15 million to University of Minnesota

The latest gift is one of the largest since the late Curt Carlson, founder of the Carlson company, donated $25 million in 1986 to the business school.
July 27, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS/USA - July 23: Entrance to the campus of the University of Minnesota. The University of Minnesota is a university in Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN and the 6th largest univerity in the USA. July 23, 2012. ORG XMIT: MIN1505261330310624 ORG XMIT: MIN1510071124370054 ORG XMIT: MIN1601201325070229
Minneapolis

University of Minnesota president's job calls for thick skin

Past presidents describe the position as inspiring, grueling and busy.
July 24, 2018
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Friday, January 6, 2017 ORG XMIT: MIN1701061713550897
Local

Past presidents offer tips for next in line at University of Minnesota

As a search begins for the 17th president of the U, four past presidents offer some thoughts on Eric Kaler's successor.
July 22, 2018
Local

Ries to step down as president of Concordia University in St. Paul

He oversaw 70 percent student population jump.
August 4, 2018
Tom Ries
Local

Carlson Family Foundation gives $15 million to University of Minnesota

The latest gift is one of the largest since the late Curt Carlson, founder of the Carlson company, donated $25 million in 1986 to the business school.
July 27, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS/USA - July 23: Entrance to the campus of the University of Minnesota. The University of Minnesota is a university in Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN and the 6th largest univerity in the USA. July 23, 2012. ORG XMIT: MIN1505261330310624 ORG XMIT: MIN1510071124370054 ORG XMIT: MIN1601201325070229
Minneapolis

University of Minnesota president's job calls for thick skin

Past presidents describe the position as inspiring, grueling and busy.
July 24, 2018
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Friday, January 6, 2017 ORG XMIT: MIN1701061713550897
Local

Past presidents offer tips for next in line at University of Minnesota

As a search begins for the 17th president of the U, four past presidents offer some thoughts on Eric Kaler's successor.
July 22, 2018
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