St. Cloud State, school district earn diversity grant
St. Cloud State University and St. Cloud school district have earned a grant to improve teacher diversity.
Author Archives: University Communications
Retail stores closing, but local economists not alarmed
Several local retail stores have closed this winter, but area economists say there isn’t much cause for concern. “I think it’s fair to say that this feels like a little more than usual,” said King Banaian, economics professor at St. Cloud State University.
Hundreds gather at SCSU to honor MLK’s legacy
Hundreds of men, women and children gathered Monday morning at St. Cloud State University to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and to ask themselves what they can do to help the causes of equality and social justice.
Bergren gift creates scholarships for business students
The St. Cloud State Foundation received a gift of $25,000 from Byron “Bud” Bergren ’71, for scholarships benefiting students in the Herberger Business School. Bergren majored in management at St. Cloud State and spent most his career in retail, most recently as the president and CEO of Bon-Ton Stores Inc., which chiefly operates more than
Hockey equipment manager two steps ahead of the teams needs
[VIDEO] This week in our “Behind the Scenes” series on WJON, we go to the locker room at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center and prepare for game time.
Banaian Says Gas Prices Won’t Go Up Anytime Soon
[AUDIO] St. Cloud State economist and dean King Banaian says gas prices won’t be moving up to down anytime soon and businesses closing in the St. Cloud isn’t uncommon or a sign of a negative economy.
New alt rock radio station debuts
Those who feel too young for classic rock and aren’t sure what’s going on with modern rock can find a home on a new radio station launching Monday. RadioX, a low-powered FM station, is run an created by students at St. Cloud State.
What’s possible for 911 system? St. Cloud tests find out
Mark Gill, visualization engineer, and undergraduates Steve Henningsgard and Alex Persian, are contributing research toward a commercial product that could improve 9-1-1 emergency response. The ISELF Visualization Lab trio are collaborating with GeoCOMM, St. Cloud, and Pictometry, Rochester, N.Y. St. Cloud State public safety officers have been involved in response-time testing.
2013 Quick Facts
SCSU invests in the future: New facilities
Thanks in part to $8.8M in private gifts, the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center opened in September 2013 and ushered in a new era for St. Cloud State University men’s and women’s hockey. In addition to being home of the Huskies, the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center hosts local high schools and nearby colleges.
