higher education

The Trump administration has requested $22 million for postsecondary Indian education programs for 2026, compared to the $196 million appropriated for those programs in 2025.

New degrees in arboriculture, addiction studies, mental health services, social work and water operations prepare students for careers in high-demand fields, the college said.

The Student-Parent Support Initiative, or SPSI, passed in the 2023 legislative session and gives money to programs that help students with children succeed in higher education.

Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood is the first recipient of the new Northwest Technical College IMPACT Award and will speak at NTC's commencement on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Public campuses facing tighter budgets hope their outreach can keep low- to middle-income students enrolled.

Paul Bunyan Communications is a key partner for the schools in forming this new club, which will be available to students starting in 2026.

If a bill by Rep. Ben Bakeberg, R-Jordan, becomes law, only students enrolled in high-demand programs would be eligible to receive the North Star Promise scholarship.

Red Lake Nation College President Dan King and Leech Lake College President Helen Montgomery share their thoughts on tribal colleges' place in higher education as Congress eyes major budget overhauls.

All community members are invited to weigh in and provide input by completing a short survey by March 7, 2025.

Using his executive authority, President Donald Trump has vowed to stamp out what he determines are diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in American schools.