First-generation college students are the fastest growing demographic in higher education, but they have unique needs. Minnesota private colleges are uniquely positioned to provide this support.
Across the state, many Minnesota private college undergrads spent their summer working with faculty and conducting research, an experience that enriches their education.
Hamline’s Salma Hussein begins her second year as principal of Gideon Pond Elementary and considers her impact of being the first female Somali principal in her district.
More than 100 incoming students at the University of St. Thomas participated in Freshman Innovation Immersion, an annual program organized by the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship.
Based on efforts to support the LGBTQ+ community on campus, Augsburg University has been named one of the top 30 colleges and universities for LGBTQ+ students by Campus Pride.
Students, faculty and staff at St. Catherine University rang in the new school year reflecting on climate change and sustainability with a program that included a musical performance and panel discussion.
Carleton College will no longer take into consideration an applicant’s legacy status — whether they have family who attended the institution — when determining whether to offer them admission to the College.
Residence hall improvements highlight millions of dollars in renovations at Saint Ben’s and Saint John’s New admission facilities open at Saint John’s University while the College of Saint Benedict gets safety upgrades in lighting and other amenities.
Concordia University, St. Paul is celebrating its largest-ever student enrollment. With 5,861 students enrolled in the fall semester, CSP exceeds the previous record of 5,643 students for the fall 2020 academic year.
From community building activities to service projects, Welcome Week at Bethel University featured a variety of opportunities for 991 new Royals to start making connections.
Concordia College, Moorhead is in the inaugural cohort of a work-based learning consortium that offers internship-style learning opportunities from thousands of organizations without having to leave the classroom.
Bethany Lutheran College was named an All-Steinway School. All-Steinway Schools pledge that at least 90 percent of the institution’s piano collection will be built or designed by Steinway & Sons.
