October 2020 briefs from the council

October 2020 higher ed news

ALLETE gift funds state-of-the-art learning space at St. Scholastica

The College of St. Scholastica has opened a state-of-the-art new learning space that features videoconferencing technology ideal for hybrid teaching and for hosting remote speakers and meetings.

Hamline wins grant to promote access to education

Hamline University School of Education won a Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER Fund) grant from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE).

St. Thomas ranks among top 20 national Catholic universities in U.S. News Best Colleges report

In the annual U.S. News Best Colleges report, the University of St. Thomas ranked among the top 20 Catholic universities in the country and within the top third of all national universities.

CSB/SJU class partners with India school

Operations and Supply Chain Management class connected 30 students from the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University with 11 master’s students from Thakur Business School in Mumbai, India via Zoom.

Saint Mary's to host forum on evolution, sustainability, and AI

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota's first virtual Hendrickson Forum will feature Dr. Nicholas A. Christakis on "Blueprint: How Artificial Intelligence Can Build on the Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society"

St. Olaf faculty members honored for innovative teaching

Six St. Olaf College professors are recipients of the new Cassling Faculty Innovation Awards, which recognize and honor faculty ingenuity and dedication as their courses had to quickly pivot due to the pandemic.

Gustavus professor partners with students to research COVID-19 impacts on marginalized communities

Gustavus Adolphus College history professor Maddalena Marinari is partnering with undergrad students and U of M collaborators to explore the impact of COVID-19 on African, Asian and Latinx immigrants and refugees.

Carleton TRIO/Student Support Services (SSS) receives major renewal grant

The award will help Carleton College support 140 students who come from low-income backgrounds, who are the first in their family to attend college, or who have a documented disability.

Enrollment surges at Concordia St. Paul for 9th consecutive year

Despite unique challenges brought on by a global pandemic, Concordia University, St. Paul set a new enrollment record for the ninth consecutive fall semester with 5,567 students.

Macalester students earn academic credit for political engagement

Macalester College's Democracy in Action course offers students a chance to earn academic credit while working on a political campaign or initiative.

MCAD faculty's daily COVID-19 reports hit The New York Times

Minneapolis College of Art and Design faculty member Piotr Szyhalski has been recognized by The New York Times for his topical daily art series COVID-19: Labor Camp Reports.

Augsburg makes Election Day 2020 a university holiday

In recognition of Augsburg University’s commitment to democratic engagement, Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, will be a holiday for Augsburg employees and students. 

Bethel named degree articulation partner for U.S. Naval Community College

This partnership will allow U.S. Naval Community College students to count their military training toward completion of a bachelor’s degree in business management or organizational leadership at Bethel University.