Huskies in the news

WJON — The students are back on campus this week at St. Cloud State University and the St. Cloud Technical and Community College. King Banaian is the Dean of the School of Public Affairs at SCSU. He says the return of the students will give the local economy a much needed boost, according to a study done ...

“Slaveholders and Real Estate in Minnesota,” an online course to be held Tuesday, Sept. 15, will explore how Minnesota’s development as a territory and early years as a state were influenced by the wealth derived from slave labor. Taught by Christopher P. Lehman, Professor of Ethnic, Gender and Women’s Studies at St. Cloud State University, ...

Three St. Cloud State University professors are among seven speakers who will present their ideas during this fall’s TEDxStCloud program.

COVID-19 has added new financial challenges to the tight budgets of colleges and universities.  But St. Cloud State University President Robbyn Wacker is still optimistic. 

When St. Cloud State University President Robbyn Wacker addressed graduates from a podium in Ritsche Auditorium on Friday morning, she briefly unhooked the cloth mask from behind one ear to reveal a beaming smile.

KSTP — Minnesota educators are back together for the first time as they meet to discuss safety measures before heading back to school. Trio Wolf Creek is an online high school that incorporates in-person learning and a hybrid model. It’s something they’ve been doing for years and will continue this fall. “This school has existed for a long time, so they know ...

In four of the last five seasons, the St. Cloud State Huskies have been the team to hoist the NCAA Division II team trophy, with Steve Costanzo’s squad winning the team title in 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019. In winning those team titles, the Huskies put 26 All-Americans on the podium and had seven national ...

Kristopher Oliveira ’17 is the new director for the Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity at the University of Kansas.

St. Cloud State University and St. Cloud State Technical & Community College focus on correcting inequities.

School of Public Affairs Dean King Banaian and Career Center Executive Director Michelle Schmitz team up for a column on the value of a four year degree.

Sascha Hansen ’07 ’15 ’17 is preparing for her first year as principal of Sartell-St. Stephen High School.

Dr. Sarah Gibson helps explain how radiometric dating allows scientists to reconstruct ancient timelines for Scientific American.

When Becky Cselovszki ’98 graduated from Fairmont High School, she had a plan in place that involved the field of education. However, she admitted that plan did not include what she is doing today.

Dr. Monica Garcia-Perez, labor economist at St. Cloud State University, is quoted in a story on unemployment claims and the market for Morningstar.

Saturday was the first of several staggered, socially distanced move-in days on the St. Cloud State University campus. At times, the streets and sidewalks around the residence halls were bare as students began moving onto campus during Drop and Go Days.

There are many articles lately talking about career opportunities one can have without a four-year college degree. Many fields in STEM rely not just on graduates of doctoral, masters and baccalaureate programs but teams of workers trained in technical schools with two-year degrees.

WJON — St. Cloud State Economist, Dean School of Public Affairs, King Banaian joined me on WJON today.  King says the $600 extra unemployment dollars many have received over the last few months ended July 31. Democrats and Republicans have been debating extending the extra unemployment dollars with the democrats wanting the dollar amount to stay at ...

Brian Geihl is no stranger to working through changes. He has been passionate about creating art and drawing all his life, but when he started at St. Cloud State University, he wasn’t in the studio right away.

Mary Bruno has always been a spitfire for the local arts community, propelling events like Shop Small Crawl and serving as director of the Visit Joetown convention and visitors bureau efforts, but what Bruno doesn’t normally share in much detail, is her own personal success.

A Lincoln with Minnesota plates has been making stops at homes throughout Pike and Scioto counties this summer. The man emerging from the vehicle is Jae Menzel, a sophomore from St. Cloud State University, who has one goal: to make learning fun and accessible.

Alumnus Ben Dery joins KARE 11 as meteorologist.

Patti Merry ’20 goes digital with efforts to promote literacy despite social distancing and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sunday marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against and guarantees opportunities to people with disabilities. 

Alumna Kristie Smith is the new executive director of the St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity.

When movies and ordering in gets old, a group of four men with St. Cloud ties has you covered for date night.