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Minnesota State reports enrollment gains; system highlights workforce training and scholarships
Summary
Minnesota State and the University of Minnesota reported enrollment increases; Minnesota State described its scholarship and customized training programs supporting workforce development.
Representatives from the state’s public higher education systems told the House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee that enrollments are up and that Minnesota State is emphasizing workforce development and employer partnerships.
Melissa Lopez Franzen, representing the University of Minnesota government relations team, said the university’s most recent headcount reached 70,000 students, a historic high…
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