Spotlight
The Unplanned Path
In early 1990, Saint Paul College was in the midst of a crisis. Enrollment was stagnant. A budget shortfall meant that layoffs were looming for more than 40 faculty and staff members. And despite its 80-year history in the city, the college was suffering from an identity crisis. For help, the college turned to Donovan Schwichtenberg, who had recently retired after a 30-year teaching and administrative career, including eight years as campus director of Minneapolis Technical College (now Minneapolis Technical and Community … Read full article »
Good to Be Green
Ryan Bechel had been looking for ways to get involved in some sort of environmental group on campus. The Minnesota State Mankato junior had already turned his interest in sustainability into a major in environmental science—but he was looking for a more hand’s-on way to be involved. So when he heard that a new Environmental Committee was going to be meeting in January, he marked the date and time on his calendar. Bechel did more than just attend that meeting, however. He also volunteered to be a co-chair of the committee. “This … Read full article »
Big Ideas Grant Means Big Changes for Armstrong and Morris Halls
Armstrong and Morris Halls are about to receive their first classroom renovations in recent memory—thanks to a Big Ideas grant awarded by Minnesota State Mankato President Richard Davenport. In February, President Davenport announced that 31 proposals had been selected to receive more than $4 million in campus funding that had been designated to support “innovative ideas proposed for advancing the mission, vision and strategic plan” of the University. The Armstrong-Morris project, led in large part by Kimberly Greer, dean of the … Read full article »
Minnesota State Mankato News
- New Special Education Program May 23, 2012New license will allow teachers to better serve K-12 special education students. […]
- Upward Bound at Minnesota State Mankato Receives Funding for Next Five Years May 21, 2012Minnesota State Mankato program to receive $387,000 each year. […]
- Student Opportunities at Software Company May 21, 2012Students playing a key role in an expanding business. […]
Maverick Sports
The Good Sport
Herb Whitmore didn’t set out to break barriers. His goal was never to create history. His motivation, instead, was simply to get by and survive in a culture that challenged him. He wanted to succeed despite the long odds created by a campus that wasn’t wholly welcoming of him. And in achieving that success, Whitmore became a … Read more about Maverick Sports »
Emeritus Profile
What’s in a Name?
What does it take for the University to name a building in someone’s honor? Apart from following the policies established by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system about who can be honored when, the decision-making process rests with the University administration. Generally … Read full article »
