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Joe Mauer elected to National High School Hall of Fame
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Joe Mauer is a member of the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame, and last year was a first ballot selection to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He can add one more to the list. Mauer on Monday was officially inducted to the National High School Hall of Fame. recognizes elite-level excellence and contributions by coaches, officials, administrators, athletes and Fine Arts leaders. He’s one of 11 inductees to the 2024 class.
The Anishinaabe Bright Hope...Our Students
Anishinaabe students are AMAZING!! Congratulations to all who have reached educational milestones. Many talents and abilities have been showcased in academics, music, sports, art, robotics, dance and more. Many opportunities are open to Anishinaabe students as they continue on life's journey. SMILE! See Yourself as a Dentist. Every day, in...
UMN students say Dinkytown Alerts was a good idea, executed poorly
Since its pilot launch in September 2022, Dinkytown Alerts has informed students and community members about crimes within Dinkytown. The program is a collaboration between the University of Minnesota’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the City of Minneapolis to inform University students and Dinkytown community members of crimes near campus, according to the DPS website. However, University students said many crimes reported in the alerts lack substantial information or come too late, while others are not reported through the alerts at all.
Program Announced: 2024 CUMU Conference – Oct 20-23
The program for the 2024 Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) Conference, Beyond Boundaries, has been announced. The conference will take place October 20-23, 2024, in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. This year’s theme—Beyond Boundaries—elevates our vision that urban higher education transcends campus borders, expanding affordable access, fostering engaged citizenship, exploring...
How to incorporate academic activities into your kid's summer routine
ST. LOUIS PARK. Minn. — Experts say staying sharp on reading and math skills can help your student avoid the "summer slide."If that's the first time you've heard that phrase, you're not alone. According to We Are Teachers, only 48% of parents, with children ages 6-17, have heard of summer slide. It's a term to represent the loss of learning during the summer months — and it's not uncommon."We see it generally, right? All kids experience a level of learning loss," Groves Learning Organization Director of Diagnostics Dr. Alaa Houri said. Students in grades 3-5 lose about 20% of their reading...
UMN American Indian Studies Department hosts first workshop
The University of Minnesota’s American Indian Studies Department hosted its first American Indian Studies for Teachers Institute last week in partnership with the Center for Climate Literacy. Thirty-eight K-12 educators, including guidance counselors and specialists from across the metropolitan area, came to the Twin Cities campus to learn about...
Morton goes wire-to-wire for 1st state victory at Minnesota State Junior Girls’ Championship
By Nick Hunter Contributing Writer Posting three consecutive rounds below par, recent Maple Grove High School graduate and incoming University of St. Thomas freshman Amelia Morton cruised to her first state championship on June 27, carding a final-round 70 at Victory Links Golf Course to win the 79th Minnesota State Junior Girls’ Championship. Morton’s eight-stroke...
The Hormel Institute hosts research summit with Gustavus Adolphus College
The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, partnered with Gustavus Adolphus College to host the joint The Hormel Institute and Gustavus Research Summit on Thursday. The summit’s purpose is to allow faculty to connect on the research being conducted at both institutions, with the hope of identifying potential areas for collaboration that could be beneficial to […] The post The Hormel Institute hosts research summit with Gustavus Adolphus College appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
U of M medical student learning at Winona Health earns Student Achievement Award
Nyika Friberg, a third-year medical student at the University of Minnesota received the University’s Rural Physician Associate Program (RPAP) Student Achievement Award. Friberg was nominated by Winona Health Pediatrician Sarah Lallaman, and Family Medicine Physician Nicholas Modjeski, both of whom were preceptors for Friberg. “Nyika has been an outstanding...
West High Senior Quarterback Wallace Commits to Minnesota State
One of the top quarterbacks in the state has locked in his football future. West High senior Jack Wallace announced his commitment to Division II powerhouse Minnesota State over the weekend with a post on social media. “After much consideration I am excited to be committed to Minnesota State University,”...
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