Education

MLK poems and pictures

Thursday, 14 January 2010 14:49

Every year the United States celebrates the life and accomplishments of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Through a holiday on the third Monday of every January, breakfasts, speakers, and marches occur in the name of this great African American.

Lyna Nyamwaya chosen Metropolitan State outstanding student

Wednesday, 13 January 2010 18:07

A New Hope woman has been selected an outstanding student at Metropolitan State University. Lyna Nyamwaya, chosen fall semester outstanding undergraduate in the university’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences, was among 920 students receiving bachelor’s and master’s degrees during Metropolitan State’s 85th commencement exercises on December 15.

Metropolitan State appoints interim dean

Wednesday, 13 January 2010 18:01

Cecilia Stanton, Crystal, has been appointed interim dean of students. The one-year appointment is effective Jan. 11.

As dean of students, she is responsible for overseeing services and programs to foster student success, including student life and leadership development (orientation, student organizations and governance). TRIO programs, multicultural student and retention services, international student services, veterans, women's and GLBT services, and handling student judicial and disciplinary matters.

EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT: Kowouvi Togni chosen Metropolitan State outstanding student

Thursday, 07 January 2010 17:40

Kowouvi Togni, of St. Paul, has been selected an outstanding student at Metropolitan State University. Chosen fall semester as an outstanding undergraduate student in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences, Tongi was among 920 students receiving bachelor’s and master’s degrees during Metropolitan State’s 85th commencement exercises on December 15.

2010 Bill Gates Scholarship for low-income minority students

Monday, 04 January 2010 16:36

The Gates Millennium Scholarship Program, funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established to provide outstanding low income minority students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest.

University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business hosts "Learners to Leaders"

Monday, 28 December 2009 17:11

The University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business will host a professional development and networking event, “Learners to Leaders,” on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. The event kicks off an initiative to build engagement with African American college juniors, seniors, and recent graduates possessing demonstrated leadership ability and an interest in graduate education.

University of Minnesota, community receive $2.9 million grant to help close digital divide in Twin Cities

Tuesday, 22 December 2009 15:25

The University of Minnesota, in partnership with 12 community organizations, has received $2,862,333 in federal funds to develop and improve 11 computer labs throughout underserved neighborhoods in the Twin Cities as part of the federal stimulus law. The award was selected from among 2,200 proposals received by the Department of Commerce. The grant was the only one given to a university and the largest grant given in its category.