July 13, 2001 - The University of Minnesota's Board of Regents approved a 13 percent tuition increase yesterday. While University president Mark Yudof and others on the board expressed regret at having to raise tuition, they also saw it as necessary if the school is to stay competitive in the face of what they call diminishing government subsidies.
July 13, 2001 - Many University of Minnesota students fear they will have to drop out of school because of the 13.3 percent tuition hike approved Thursday by the Board of Regents. The hike is expected to increase the demand for financial aid. Annually, the state awards one hundred million dollars. Bob Poch, Executive Director of Minnesota's Higher Education Services Office which distributes the grants, says the change in state tuition costs will affect the amount of aid available.
July 17, 2001 - Thousands of Minnesota students get another chance this week to pass one or more of the tests they need for graduation. Most of the students have spent their summer in hot classrooms, preparing for the Basic Standards Tests in reading, math or writing. But education researchers say these intense summer sessions alone cannot guarantee test success.
July 17, 2001 - When the MnSCU board meets tomorrow , it's expected to approve a ten percent increase in tuition for its largest school, St. Cloud State; an increase that only goes part-way toward balancing the books. Mainstreet Radio's Jeff Horwich has this look at the changes in store in St. Cloud.
July 19, 2001 - A state law is supposed to curb college tuition. But the law seems to have fallen short of its goal. Minnesota Public Radio's Patty Marsicano reports:
July 19, 2001 - Critical shortages of engineering graduates are prompting those in the field to turn their efforts toward making the occupation more attractive to girls and women. To that end, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers is sponsoring free, week long summer engineering camps for girls grades 6 thorugh 12 in the Twin Cities and in Alexandria. One of the camps for sixth grade girls, started this week at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. Minnesota Public Radio's Helms reports.
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July 25, 2001 - The decision by the legislature to have the state take over school funding seems like good news for anyone who's ever grumbled over their property tax form. Mainstreet Radio's Jeff Horwich reports that Minnesota farmers may be the most pleased of all -- even if it's not clear yet just how pleased they should be.
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