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President Rebecca Cunningham says the University of Minnesota will cut $225 million from its budget over the next two years — 12% to 15% of operating revenue — as it moves to longer-term budget planning.
Starting next fall, the school of just over 2,000 students will eliminate loans from aid packages, meeting every student's needs through grants, scholarships and work opportunities.
A Twin Cities university is doing something others are not. It's dropping tuition prices to what they were in 2006. Adam Duxter shares the strategy behind the plan.
The Minnesota Vikings have named their starting quarterback, but there's still another QB competition on a team that wears purple still going on. Ren Clayton has more from the St. Thomas football team.
Psychology Today says plants can help improve your mental and emotional health by reducing stress and depression, and helping with creativity. That makes them especially useful for college students.
Molly Berry with Northern Tool and Equipment has some tips for moving safely and efficiently.
It’ll soon cost more to attend the University of Minnesota.
As many workers search for stability, one Minneapolis technical college program is opening doors.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
Police in St. Paul, Minnesota are investigating after a student at Macalester College accused a former professor of urinating on her belongings.
The private liberal arts college located in St. Peter, Minnesota, says the move will make it the first pet-friendly campus in the entire state.
An Academy of Holy Angels senior hit a basketball career milestone earlier this month. A few days later, his standout season came crashing down. WCCO's Marielle Mohs shares his story of resilience and a comeback in the making.
For many student parents at Minneapolis College, the holiday season arrives during one of the busiest and most stressful times of the year.
The financial burden can be tough during the holiday season, which is why Minneapolis College partnered with Toys for Tots to help student parents.
The nursing program at the University of St. Thomas is rapidly growing, nearly doubling in size in just five years. One woman behind that growth is founding dean Dr. MayKao Hang. She was recently honored with her investiture ceremony, which was delayed due to the pandemic.
A new report ranked Carleton College in Northfield at the top of the list among the best schools in Minnesota, based on categories including admission rate, net cost and financing, and career outcomes.
You've heard that phrase, in life there are no guarentees? Bethel university is making a big one. They announced "Career Commitment" - a promise to students that they will have a job offer or grad school acceptance within six months of graduation.
Photojournalist Tony Peterson and Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield spoke with students at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis about the rising costs on campus.
Law enforcement is a real family affair at the Faribault Police Department, with three brothers serving their southern Minnesota community. As Caroline Cummings reports, a new state program aims to encourage more people like them to join the ranks.
Sabrin Khalif has had a busy month. She just graduated simultaneously with an Associate's of Liberal Arts and Sciences and a high school diploma.
Many high school seniors are getting their diplomas this time of year. But after they walk across the stage, are they ready to face real life?
A college diploma could cost students even more at the University of Minnesota. The U is proposing a tuition hike of up to 7.5%, depending on the campus and students' residential status.
Graduates are hoping to find a good-paying job, but a new report reveals the worst-paying college majors.
'Tis the season of giving to those who are receiving a diploma. Before the celebrations begin, experts weigh in on how much to gift a graduate.
The Board of Trustees governing the Minnesota State system has discussed tuition increases ranging from 3.5 to 9% in each of the next year to plug budget shortfalls.
