Events & News

Chart showing nonprofit graduation rates

Minnesota’s nonprofit graduation rate ranks first in Midwest

June, 2011

Two-thirds of students attending Minnesota nonprofit institutions received their bachelor’s degree in four years — the best rate in the Midwest.

SEOG and Pell Grants face challenges

Legislative Update
May, 2011
Chart showing charitable contributions

Higher ed donations droop

May, 2011

Contributions to Minnesota's colleges and universities have failed to match the levels they were at 10 years ago and have declined noticeably since 2008. This trend matters because it further challenges higher education institutions — public and private.

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Briefs

May, 2011

Short news items from MPCC and about higher ed.

State Capitol

No higher ed budget agreement a concern

May, 2011

The House and Senate have reached an agreement on how to reconcile the differences between the two chambers' budget proposals. But much uncertainty remains at the Capitol, with no overall budget agreement in sight.

Chris Wiens

Launching our graduates

May, 2011

Three new grads share how they are pursuing their dream job or broadening their horizons in other ways. See how they're putting their educations to work.

Campus news

Campus news

May, 2011

Latest news highlights from our campuses.

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How Minnesota Private College Week helps

May, 2011

When it comes to choosing a college, high school students and families agree that visiting campuses can help everyone involved make more informed choices. Minnesota Private College Week, June 20-24, is coming up; see what parents and students say about the value of this event.

Fact you can use

Fact you can use

May, 2011

Increasing the share of a state's population with college degrees has been shown to help raise income levels for state residents. Enrico Moretti, a UCLA economist, has found that when the supply of college graduates increases just one percentage point, we can see an increase in average incomes for not only college graduates but high school dropouts and high school graduates as well.

Virtual Career Fair

Virtual Career Fair

Tue, 05/03/2011 - Wed, 05/04/2011

This convenient event allows employers to screen and interview students and alumni from our 17 institutions virtually, rather than at an in-person event.

Financial aid calculators

Counselor News
April, 2011

Updated College Guide published

Counselor News
April, 2011

Scholars at the Capitol

Counselor News
April, 2011

Counselors' Breakfast updates

Counselor News
April, 2011

Demystifying financial aid letters

Counselor News
April, 2011

Minnesota Private College Week request

Counselor News
April, 2011

How our website can be helpful

Counselor News
April, 2011
Student meeting with an admission representative

Demystifying financial aid offers

April, 2011

A key factor in the decision of what college to attend is the financial aid award letter. Financial aid directors explain how to decipher these letters and provide tips and advice.

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Campus news

April, 2011

Latest news highlights from our campuses.

Students working with the neutron detector

Grants advance cutting-edge science

April, 2011

High caliber science faculty and a commitment to research have been recognized by the NSF. Through these grants, faculty and students are exploring several different areas of science.

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Briefs

April, 2011

Short news items from MPCC and about higher ed.

State Capitol

Legislators propose State Grant funding

April, 2011

Much remains in flux at the Capitol this session, but there has been strong support so far for preserving funding for need-based aid by the Minnesota State Grant program. Students helped make the case at five Days at the Capitol.

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