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CSOM adapts as recession hits exec. education

Published February 5, 2009

Time and money are two things that businesses could always use more of in a recession. And without these two essentials, executive education programs like the Carlson School of ManagementâÄôs are...

Economy hits recycling industry

Published February 5, 2009

Recycling is a $3 billion industry that provides 20,000 jobs in Minnesota. The market for recycled materials, however, has slowed considerably in the past few months in response to the economic downturn....

New bookstore to open in May

Published February 5, 2009

A new bookstore will open in Stadium Village this May, offering buy back options to students for this semester. Stadium Village Bookstore will be located in the Stadium Village Mall, off Washington Avenue...

Minn. birders work on breeding atlas

Published February 4, 2009

This spring and summer, volunteers from around the state will be on the prowl for singing males. But they wonâÄôt be scouting out the next American Idol. These citizen scientists will be on the...

Alternative licensure programs help districts ‘think outside the box’

Published February 3, 2009

Years of planning, hundreds of applicants and mass enthusiasm aside, Teach For America may not be able to open in the Twin Cities next year. The project could be delayed if fundraising goals arenâÄôt...

New research may help women with breast cancer make surgical decision

Published February 2, 2009

When Darcy Long first received her diagnosis of stage one breast cancer in the summer of 2007, she knew right away she would elect to have both her breasts removed surgically. Long, 46, of Maple Grove,...

Grad degrees being used less for academic careers

Published February 2, 2009

Leslie Brandt wonâÄôt be using her Ph.D. in ecology, evolution and behavior to find a teaching career after she graduates this year. âÄúIt just didnâÄôt fit into my goals in life,âÄù...

EPA leader reveals science priorities of new administration

Published January 29, 2009

On the day of her confirmation as administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last week, Lisa Jackson sent a letter to all of the agencyâÄôs employees outlining President Barack...

Frank Cerra’s e-mail

Published January 29, 2009

Frank Cerra's e-mail, obtained by the Daily TO: Medical School Faculty and Staff I want to share with all of you the memo below from President Bruininks in which he outlines his decision to combine the...

U briefs legislators on diversity, accessibility

Published January 29, 2009

Amid continued budget battles at the state Capitol, higher education officials testified Thursday before the Senate Higher Education Budget and Policy Division about steps the University is taking to increase...