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2003 news releases

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December 31, 2003 - Hibbing Community College joins Northeast Higher Education District

December 31, 2003 - Training for Minnesota's dislocated workers jumps in 2003

December 31, 2003 - New brochure about health care education available from Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

December 18, 2003 - News Release from ACTE. Clifford Vrieze earns ACTE Teacher of the Year Award

December 18, 2003 - Interim president named for Alexandria Technical College

December 18, 2003 - More financial aid for lower-income and part-time students advocated by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities trustees

December 10, 2003 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Trustee Dusek appointed to National Committee

December 10, 2003 - National Guard troops in Bosnia earn college credit online

October 27, 2003 - Acting president for Alexandria Technical College named as search begins to replace Shellito

October 22, 2003 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities enrollment increases for fifth consecutive year

September 30, 2003 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Trustee Mary Choate reappointed to Association of Community College Trustees Board

September 29, 2003 - Erickson to complete 2,300-mile bicycle tour to raise awareness of the needs of part-time students

September 8, 2003 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities awards grants for diversity and anti-racism projects

September 3, 2003 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System purchases downtown Minneapolis property to expand higher education offerings

August 28, 2003 - New 14-day application deadlines to apply for financial aid

August 21, 2003 - Robert Erickson's bike trip itinerary

August 21, 2003 - Former Trustee bikes for bucks for part-time college students

July 31, 2003 - Governor Pawlenty appoints Tyler Despins to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees

July 16, 2003 - Board of Trustees elects officers

July 16, 2003 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities approves tuition increase

July 11, 2003 - Unique collaboration offers online college courses to National Guard troops overseas

July 3, 2003 - U.S. Department of Education determines some Metropolitan State University students were ineligible to receive financial aid

June 18, 2003 - Chancellor McCormick's contract extended two years by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees

June 18, 2003 - Douglas Allen appointed as president of Ridgewater College

June 18, 2003 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees approves new college name

June 18, 2003 - New gun regulations for campuses adopted by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees

June 18, 2003 - Request for $275 million in building, remodeling projects approved by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board

June 16, 2003 - Douglas Allen recommended as president of Ridgewater College

June 13, 2003 - Students at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to pay 12.6 percent more in tuition and fees under proposed increases

May 30, 2003 - Legislature approves $59.7 million bonding request for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

May 21, 2003 - Terrence Leas chosen as president of Riverland Community College

May 21, 2003 - Name changes approved for Southwest State University and Anoka-Hennepin Technical College

May 19, 2003 - Terrence Leas recommended for president of Riverland Community College

May 14, 2003 - New online portfolios available for students, teachers and residents through Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

May 8, 2003 - Three finalists recommended for Ridgewater College presidency

April 22, 2003 - Four finalists recommended for Riverland Community College presidency

April 22, 2003 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities presents 2002-2003 Academic and Student Affairs Awards

March 26, 2003 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board Chair Mary Choate appointed to national college board

January 29, 2003 - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Prepare Bonding Request

January 23, 2003 - Tentative Settlements Approved in Class-Action Lawsuits

January 23, 2003 - Reorganization of the state colleges and universities in northwestern Minnesota gains permanent status - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities trustees approve streamlined structure

January 6, 2003 - Jacquart Recognized at ACTE Annual Convention

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