WJON — St. Cloud State University has earned a stop on the Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2024.
The list recognizes the top 500 colleges and universities across the country based on factors such as student success, return on investment, and alumni salaries and influence. SCSU is the only school in the Minnesota State system to be named to the list.
St. Cloud Times — The St. Cloud State Faculty Association is giving Interim President Larry Dietz positive remarks, saying it looks forward to working with the St. Cloud newcomer.
Faculty Association President Mumbi Mwangi, Ph.D., told the St. Cloud Times things are off to a good start because Dietz is bringing an open mind to the table.
KNSI — St. Cloud State University and the City of St. Cloud once again invite globetrotters to journey across the world without ever leaving central Minnesota.
The show is September 30th at 7:00 p.m. at the Paramount Center for the Arts. Tickets are free for SCSU students, and admission for the general public is $6 once fees are considered.
WCCO — More than 350 people over the last year have enrolled in St. Cloud State University’s cannabis certificate programs, the first school in Minnesota to offer courses like it in the state in wake of marijuana legalization last year.
WJON — Dietz says SCSU is focusing on what he calls the 4 “R’s” which is retention of students, faculty and staff, recruitment, revenue generation, and relationships. He says those 4 “R’s” are his focus for the next year.
Dietz explains if they can improve on all 4 of these it will greatly improve the University’s standing. He says the University is not in danger of closing, the campus is safe for students and staff and cultivating relationships in and around Central Minnesota is vital to their future success.
As part of our ongoing commitment to making better use of our spaces while working to create more vibrant and engaging experiences for all members of our campus community, many departments have new locations across campus.
St. Cloud Live — After toppling defending Division II national champion Cal State Los Angeles over the weekend, the St. Cloud State volleyball team rose up in the American Volleyball Coaches Association Top 25 poll on Tuesday, Sept. 10.
The Huskies (3-1) are tied for seventh in the latest poll with Southwest Minnesota State (4-0).
KNSI — College students will remember the sacrifice of first responders on one of America’s darkest days.
The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Fighting Saints Battalion will host a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb starting at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Husky Stadium on the St. Cloud State University campus. The unit is made up of ROTC Students from SCSU, Saint John’s University and the College of Saint Benedict.
The Rink Live — Matt Cullen spent 21 seasons in the NHL with eight different teams, and is a three-time league champion. He retired in 2019 as one of just two American players to ever log 1,500 games in the top professional league.
A member of three state tournament teams with the Spuds, Cullen went on to college stardom at St. Cloud State, and was inducted into the school’s athletic hall of fame in 2023. His number 9 is one of just two sweaters ever formally retired by the Huskies.
KNSI — Students began class Aug. 26 at St. Cloud State University.
Interim President Larry Dietz took to social media to welcome those new to the school. “I want to wish you a great day. Whether you’re a new freshman experiencing your first day on the campus or you’re a faculty staff member who has been here for decades, I wish you a great first day, a great semester and a great academic year.”
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