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MnSCU gets $800,000 to help students re-enroll

(Associated Press © September 30, 2010)

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Foundation has received an $800,000 grant to encourage former students to re-enroll and complete their degrees.

Community Events

April 27 Frank Alvarez speaks at 14th Annual Julian Park Lecture
Frank Alvarez, President of the Hispanic Scholarship fund, will discuss their work and how it increases access to higher education in the Hispanic community. A large crowd is expected for this FREE event so please REGISTER early! Wednesday, April 27, reception begins at 6 pm, Schulze Auditorium, University of St. Thomas Minneapolis campus.

April 29 Committee on the Achievement Gap
The Committee on the Achievement Gap will host MMEP Executive Director, Carlos Mariani, speaking on the work of MMEP overcoming the achievement gap and on the state of education legislation on Friday, 4/29 at Noon. Details and Registration here.

May 14th Fifth Annual Hmong Summit
Hmong Early Childhood Summit “Think Globally, Change Locally: Supporting the Hmong Community to Raise Their Children” featuring MDE Commissioner and MMEP Board Member, Dr. Brenda Cassellius. Saturday, May 14th 8 am – 4 pm at North High School. Free and open to the public, register here