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WJON — When St. Cloud State University announced last year that it was offering a cannabis certification class, Mary Wedin was one of the first people to sign up. The online program began in November and she just recently received her certificate. Wedin also just recently opened a new store called Wild Weed which currently offers ...
WJON — St. Cloud State is offering a program that is saving students money on text books. The program is called Open Educational Resources, and Z-degrees. St. Cloud State University President Robbyn Wacker and SCSU Library Dean Rhonda Huisman joined Jay Caldwell on WJON. Huisman explains z-degree means anything priced lower than ...
MPR — Dr. John Allen is a retired gastroenterologist with a decades-long Twin Cities practice who served key roles in the medical schools of Yale University and the University of Michigan. It’s not necessarily a career arc that would point to cannabis classes as his next professional step. The 72-year-old, though, recently completed the course, “Cannabis ...
MPR — A coalition of Minnesota college students will head to Indiana to be part of a national project for the solar eclipse. This includes students from St. Cloud State University, the University of Minnesota, St. Catherine University, and Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College. They will launch weather balloons to gather data about how ...
ST. CLOUD TIMES — As my presidency of St. Cloud State University draws to a close after six amazing, rewarding and challenging years, I want to express my appreciation to the community for the many ways you have shown your support and interest in your hometown university. Read More...
MPR — Jamie Gilchrist and Jessica Liimatainen are 2021 graduates of St. Cloud State University with degrees in Criminal Justice Studies. Jamie and Jessica are identical twins who do most everything together and were recently featured on Minnesota Public Radio’s Power Pair series. Listen to their interview on MPR News. Read More...
WJON — St. Cloud State students will be looking to solve 5 problems from Thermo-Tech Premium Windows and Doors in Sauk Rapids later this month. The event is an extra-curricular opportunity for SCSU students called “Huskies Invent”. Dr. Mark Petzold and SCSU President Dr. Robbyn Wacker to discuss the event. Read More...
ST. CLOUD LIVE — Jayden Porter is now in his fifth year with the SCSU swimming and diving program and came back for his final year of eligibility as a graduate student. He already has his undergrad degree in entrepreneurship and is taking his masters in management leadership. But there’s something even bigger on the horizon ...
WJON — A professor at St. Cloud State University has written a new book. Christopher Lehman is a professor of ethnic studies at SCSU. His new book is called “It Took Courage: Eliza Winston’s Quest for Freedom”. The book takes place in 1860 when the enslaved woman traveled to Minnesota with her captors Mississippi residents Richard ...
CBS — St. Cloud State University is expanding its cannabis curriculum. Those looking to grow their knowledge can now sign up for courses in cannabis product development, and a design certificate program. Read More...
KVSC — A new event on the St. Cloud State University campus uplifts the voices of women student-athletes. SCSU Women’s Center hosted the first “Playing for Her” event from 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 in Atwood Glacier Room. The event featured a diverse panel of SCSU women student-athletes and highlighted the importance of equality, equity and ...
WJON — St. Cloud State University and the city of St. Cloud are two separate entities but both depend on each other for strength. St. Cloud State University President Dr. Robbyn Wacker joined Jay Caldwell on WJON to examine how the University can do better and how the community can affect the University. Read More...
KNSI — An event is set for next month to get young women interested and excited in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It’s called Tech Savvy, and it’s coming up on Saturday, February 24th, at St. Cloud State University. The day long conference is for girls in grades five through eight and is organized by the ...
THE RINK LIVE — St. Cloud State wing Joe Molenaar is one of 18 nominees for the Hockey Humanaitarian Aaward. The award, which is celebrating its 29th season, is presented to college hockey’s top citizen, an athlete who makes significant contributions not only to his/her team, but also to the community at large through leadership in ...
ST. CLOUD LIVE — For Paula U’Ren’s dedication to the advancement of women’s sports, she has been honored with the Breaking Barriers Award by the National Girls and Women’s in Sports Day — Minnesota. The Breaking Barriers award is given to those who have successfully torn down gender and Title IX barriers to provide opportunities ...
WJON — The nursing program at St. Cloud State University has been named one of the top programs in the state. RegisteredNursing.org named SCSU the 2nd best bachelor’s program for nursing in Minnesota. Read More...
ST. CLOUD TIMES — Nolan Newberg graduated from St. Cloud State University in 2022 after growing up in the same Shoreview neighborhood as StrictlyBBall co-creator Joe Doerrer. The pair have captured a huge online audience and their company just hired its first employee. StrictlyBBall videos routinely generate tens of thousands of likes on TikTok and ...
KNSI — St. Cloud State University’s teacher education degrees make the grade. The Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation has granted the programs a full seven-year accreditation after reviewing them along four standards. The AAQEP is not a regulator but focuses on assuring high-caliber instruction to prepare the next generation of educators. Read More...
WJON — Thursday, hundreds of young students descended upon St. Cloud State University for the Spark STEM Conference. Over 600 local students from grades 3 through 8 took part in a few of the over 20 hands-on STEM sessions ranging from cryogenics and snakes to robots and lasers. Read More...
KNSI — An employee in St. Cloud State University’s Garvey Commons dining hall for the past 30 years, has been served an extremely prestigious national honor. Troy Kalla was awarded the Chartwells Higher Education’s Frontline Culinary Difference Maker Award. The award goes to someone who consistently dishes up excellence and great daily results with a healthy ...
ST. CLOUD LIVE — The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration returns in January with a multi-day event. The events run Jan. 13-17, 2024, at locations in St. Cloud. The celebration is a partnership between St. Cloud State University, the city of St. Cloud and community partners. All events are free and open to the ...
MSP BUSINESS JOURNAL — Enrollment at Minnesota’s MBA programs has dropped more than 20% since 2019, according to Business Journal research. However, one school is bucking that trend, experiencing explosive growth. Read More...
ST. CLOUD LIVE — Only 119,550 veterans of the 16.1 million who served in World War II are estimated to be alive today. But their stories live on, and now St. Cloud State University is making some of those stories accessible online, and free of charge. St. Cloud State University Archives has digitized more than 110 ...
WJON — After finishing negotiations with Minnesota State, St. Cloud State University has announced its first three accelerated online undergraduate programs. Beginning January 14th, SCSU will offer the following online, accelerated Bachelor of Science programs: Software Engineering, General Business, and RN-B.S. Program in Nursing. Read More...
ST. CLOUD LIVE — St. Cloud State University’s Center for International Disability Advocacy and Diplomacy (CIDAD) partnered with Journeyable to make the hospitality and tourism industries accessible for people with disabilities. CIDAD is now an exclusive education partner of Journeyable, a travel-oriented network that helps connect people with disabilities with more travel opportunities and make tourism ...
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