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Dr. Barbara McDonald Becomes 13th President of the College of St. Scholastica

KAXE | By Heidi Holtan
Published September 26, 2019 at 9:00 AM CDT

On August 5th of 2019 Barbara McDonald became the 13th president of The College of St. Scholastica.  With a background in leadership and higher education administration and a long career with the MN State Colleges and Universities System including North Hennepin Community College Itasca Community College and Rainy River Community College in International Falls. 

She has a doctorate of education from the University of MN Mpls as well as a masters of Arts in Teaching from American University in Cairo and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado Boulder after attending Itasca Community College.
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Heidi Holtan
For more than two decades, Heidi Holtan has helped shape the sound of KAXE. Since joining the station in 2002 as a volunteer music programmer, she has worn many hats including the weekly book program, Realgoodwords, hosting the Morning Show, creation and host of the weekly call-in program Between You and Me, serving as Outreach Producer. Program Director, News Director and currently Director of Content and Public Affairs.
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