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Reporter | Higher Education

Phone: 612-673-7168

Jenna Ross covers Minnesota’s public and private colleges and universities -- including campus life, academics and administration. She blogs at www.startribune.com/campusconnect and she tweets at @ByJenna.
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Kaler: Analysis shows some areas to improve staffing costs at U

The U's report to legislators says a new analysis of the administration finds some areas that need attention, including some supervisors with few employees.

Updated: March 08, 2013, - 11:32 PM

Two win re-election to U’s Board of Regents

And 2 new regents were chosen to serve the 6-year, unpaid terms.

Updated: March 06, 2013, - 11:25 PM

On campus beat: Minnesota college students confess their sins on Facebook

Class crushes, sex exploits and stories of getting “super hammered Saturday.” College students have a new, anonymous forum for revealing...

Updated: March 06, 2013, - 06:01 PM

On campus beat: 4 are up for seats on U of M's Board of Regents

On Campus Jenna Ross Lawmakers asked tough questions of the two incumbents but, in the end, nominated them for another six-year term...

Updated: February 27, 2013, - 06:50 PM

Alumni-led group tries to keep College of Visual Arts in St. Paul from closing

Ben Levitz first heard the news on the radio: His alma mater, the little College of Visual Arts in St....

Updated: February 22, 2013, - 09:57 PM

University of Minnesota signs on to offer free online classes

The University of Minnesota will create its own free online courses, joining an ever-growing group of universities in a grand experiment that some expect to remake higher education.

Updated: February 21, 2013, - 06:56 AM

Poet, professor Wang Ping sues Macalester College

English professor alleges discrimination and retaliation by college.

Updated: February 19, 2013, - 05:58 AM

On campus beat: College scorecard reveals real costs

In his State of the Union speech, President Obama promised parents and students a new tool "to compare schools based on a simple criteria -- where you can get the most bang for your educational buck."

Updated: February 13, 2013, - 06:10 PM

In Minnesota, possibility of change is in air

The surprise departure of Pope Benedict is leading Catholic worshipers and scholars in Minnesota to consider the possibility of change in a church that is beset with serious challenges.

Updated: February 11, 2013, - 11:50 PM

U to experiment with year-round degree programs

Summer will offer full course loads, but will students sign up? After study, U leaders decided 'carefully and thoughtfully' was best approach. Pilots in the College of Design start next fall.

Updated: February 08, 2013, - 10:03 PM