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Jenna Ross

Reporter  |  Higher Education

Phone: 612-673-7168

E-mail: jross@startribune.com

Jenna Ross covers issues in higher education -- including campus life, academics and administration -- for Minnesota’s state and private colleges and universities.

Recent content from Jenna Ross

• MnSCU office needs better oversight, auditor says
  Some legislators and college presidents have questioned whether the system office -- which carries out centralized functions such as legal services and technology -- is too big, or whether its funding would be better spent at the campus level.
  Feb 9, 2010
• Grand finale for UMD's chancellor
  On the eve of retirement, Minnesota Duluth chancellor Kathryn Martin seeks to finish her transformation of campus.
  Jan 31, 2010
• An identity crisis for a Christian college
  The debate: Has Northwestern College in Roseville strayed from its traditional roots?
  Jan 21, 2010
• A piece of King's dream
  With education part of King's legacy, students attended a college fair for historically black colleges.
  Jan 18, 2010
• Hundreds march in St. Paul to honor King, Obama
  Annual rally and march blend celebration with call to action
  Jan 18, 2010
• Appeals Court tells group it is too late to fight the sale of WCAL
  A group that hoped to revive the classical format of the historical radio station based at St. Olaf College had waited too long to file suit, court ruled.
  Dec 29, 2009
• In the end, a crunchy mess
  Minneapolis plows are contending with the rocky ice, while St. Paul hopes salt will keep things slushy.
  Dec 26, 2009
• Insight Bowl: U band's in, but Maturi didn't make cut
  Like other schools around the nation, the U is cutting costs associated with sending its football team to a bowl game.
  Dec 25, 2009
• A foot of snow for Christmas? Bah humbug
  During the year's busiest travel time, a storm system is shaping up to take its time and leave a lot behind. | Watch the weather.
  Dec 23, 2009
• The times alter the campus hue
  With increasing numbers of students of color attending colleges, professors face new challenges to reach diverse students.
  Dec 21, 2009

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