2010 News releases
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September 2, 2010 - Veterans Education Transfer System launched by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system
September 1, 2010 - Media Advisory: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system to unveil Veterans Education Transfer System
August 30, 2010 - Six Minnesota state colleges ranked among top 50 two-year colleges in the country
August 24, 2010 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities adopt wide range of sustainability practices, survey shows
August 23, 2010 - Engineering students build 20-foot bridge for display at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities State Fair booth
July 21, 2010 - Trustees appoint search committee to help find next chancellor
July 21, 2010 - Four former Minnesota State Colleges and Universities presidents receive emeritus status
July 21, 2010 - Board of Trustees awards contract to repair tornado damage at Wadena campus
July 19, 2010 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system signs agreement to offer online registration for career training
July 14, 2010 - Record number of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities students win medals in national career and technical skills competition
July 2, 2010 - Former Minnesota State Colleges and Universities board chair to lead search committee for chancellor's successor
June 16, 2010 - Beth Buse named internal auditor at the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
June 16, 2010 - Interim presidents appointed at two Twin Cities area colleges
June 16, 2010 - Scott Olson appointed interim vice chancellor for academic and student affairs at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
June 16, 2010 - Alexandria Technical College mission and name change approved by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees
June 16, 2010 - Scott Thiss elected chair of the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
June 16, 2010 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees commends chancellor for superior performance
June 16, 2010 - Governor Pawlenty appoints six to Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees
June 14, 2010 - Candidates recommended for interim presidencies of two Twin Cities area colleges
June 4, 2010 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities wins Silver Anvil Award
June 3, 2010 - Scott Olson recommended as interim vice chancellor for academic and student affairs at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
June 1, 2010 - Anne Weyandt appointed senior fellow for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system
May 19, 2010 - Richard Hanson appointed president of Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College
May 19, 2010 - Trustees approve tuition and fees increase averaging $205 at state colleges and $301 at state universities
May 19, 2010 - Ninety-one percent of transfer students moved credits successfully within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, study shows
May 14, 2010 - Richard Hanson recommended for presidency of Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College
May 11, 2010 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system honors outstanding achievement in diversity, educational programs and services
May 10, 2010 - Gates Foundation awards $330,000 grant to Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Foundation
April 28, 2010 - Three semifinalists named for presidency of Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College
April 22, 2010 - Four Educators of the Year named by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees
April 21, 2010 - Patrick Johns appointed president of Lake Superior College
April 19, 2010 - Patrick Johns recommended for presidency of Lake Superior College
April 19, 2010 - Proposed tuition and fees would increase on average by $210 at state colleges and $301 at state universities
April 15, 2010 - Minnesota farm income dropped sharply in 2009, report shows
April 8, 2010 - Three semifinalists named for presidency of Lake Superior College
March 23, 2010 - Trustee Emeritus Jim Luoma honored by national organization for educational leadership
March 17, 2010 - Tim Wynes appointed president of Inver Hills Community College
March 17, 2010 - John O’Brien appointed president of North Hennepin Community College
March 17, 2010 - Board of Trustees encourages state colleges and universities to consider more restrictions on tobacco use
March 12, 2010 - Candidates recommended for presidencies of two Twin Cities area colleges
March 3, 2010 - Record enrollment growth of 14,338 students counted this spring at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
March 3, 2010 - Three semifinalists named for presidency of North Hennepin Community College
March 3, 2010 - Forty state college students form All-Minnesota Academic Team, honored for achievements and community service
February 23, 2010 - Three semifinalists named for presidency of Inver Hills Community College
February 16, 2010 - Application Deadline Extended to February 26, 2010 for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees
February 5, 2010 - Three school principals honored with new Leadership - Partnership Award by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system
February 2, 2010 - 2009 awards for excellence in management announced by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system
January 28, 2010 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities officials to visit places of worship and promote higher education (Revised 2-2-10)
January 20, 2010 - Darrel Huish appointed vice chancellor for information technology for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
January 20, 2010 - St. Cloud Technical College name change approved by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board
January 15, 2010 - Chancellor recommends Darrel Huish as vice chancellor for information technology
January 14, 2010 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system launches personal safety curriculum for students, faculty and staff
January 12, 2010 - Board of Trustees plans listening sessions to hear ideas and comments from the public
January 8, 2010 - Applications sought for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees
January 7, 2010 - Students at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities urged to make sure they are counted in 2010 census
January 6, 2010 - Minnesota National Guard honors the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system
January 4, 2010 - Three semifinalists named for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities vice chancellor and chief information officer
