When the goal is to increase the number of Minnesotans who earn a college degree, need-based grant aid has a powerful impact. Research data make a strong case for why Minnesota’s State Grant program is so worthwhile.

Helping more low- and middle-income students earn a college degree requires that scarce state resources be targeted where they are most effective. That’s why the Council is urging policymakers to expand the impact of the State Grant program.

Charitable contributions to Minnesota’s Private Colleges have returned to pre-recession levels. Much of the rebound is attributed to the generosity of alumni.

As we head into the 2013 legislative session, four groups have come up with ideas on higher ed.

Creating a culture of inclusion is a key part of improving the college experience for black men. A recent event provided resources and opportunities.

Students at our colleges receive a foundation in the sciences as part of a liberal arts education.  See what’s unique about our efforts and the impact on two students.

When it comes to employment rates, recent college graduates have fared much better than those without a college degree throughout the recession and the recovery.

If critical thinking skills are so important, how do students develop them? We asked professors from Minnesota’s Private Colleges what they do to build students’ critical thinking.

Representatives from Minnesota's Private Colleges are visiting community colleges to share information about transferring to one of our institutions. They may be stopping at a community college near you; view the schedule.

Latest news highlights from our campuses.

When colleges realized that lack of money management skills was sometimes jeopardizing students’ ability to stay in college or handle their finances as grads, they took action. Find out how three of our colleges are addressing this issue.