Chancellor Mary Holz-Clause with GLU President Otgonbat BarkhuuCROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR) — University of Minnesota Crookston is expanding its academic relationships by signing a memorandum of understanding with two Mongolian universities. One is a joint degree program agreement in international business with Global Leadership University of Mongolia. Another is for a partnership with Mongolian University of Life Sciences to explore opportunities…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After seven years leading the Fargo Public Schools District, Dr. Rupak Gandhi feels it is time to move on to new challenges. He announced his resignation on November 7th in a statement disseminated to the community. “This decision was not made easily, and I hope the community feels, as I do, the deep sense of connection…
FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Youth Initiative held its first in-person Impact Fargo event for students at Fargo City Hall, Tuesday. High school students from all across the Fargo area were invited to speak about how they feel in their community. Their focus was on learning more about Fargo and issues they want to be brought up to city leaders….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Recruiting is under way to find local families interested in hosting international exchange students. International Student Exchange has recently hired an area representative to bring students from other countries to be hosted here. Students have come from over 40 different countries such as Italy, Brazil, and Vietnam. Yet Leah Pfeiffer, the Area Representative, has mentioned that…
FARGO — Are you looking for a learning experience this weekend? Perhaps something to set the mood for spooky season? Or maybe you’ll just meet an unexpected new best friend. That’s what can happen if you check out the annual Fargo Exotic Pet Expo at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds this Saturday, October 26th. They feature vendors, animal experts, and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We are once again proud to take part in the “Read For The Record” event: the world’s largest shared reading experience. TJ Nelson and Alison Voorhees read this year’s selection, “Piper Chen Sings”, to youngsters at West Acres Mall. Each year a book is chosen to be read on the same day at locations all around…
State Board of Higher Education member Kevin Black, left, says he has several edits he wants to make to a tenure review policy after the board approved a report on tenure from a committee led by board member Casey Ryan, right. (Photos provided by North Dakota University System)BISMARCK, N.D. (Jeff Beach – North Dakota Monitor) The State Board of Higher…
FARGO — The kids are taking over the town. And you can help them do it. Impact Fargo is back for the first time in person since 2019. The even invites all high school students across Fargo to come get face time with each other and with city leaders to address students’ top issues in our community. It’s an annual…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota State University Moorhead has announced a partnership with Moorhead Area Public Schools. Moorhead Scholars program hopes to keep high-performing Moorhead students in the community by offering to cover any remaining tuition costs at MSUM after all available gift aid has been applied. Starting with the class of 2025, Moorhead students must meet the following criteria…
Clockwise from bottom left, Sen. Michelle Axtman, R-Bismarck, Superintendent Kirsten Baesler, Rep. Pat Heinert, R-Bismarck, and Shane Goettle participate in a work group during a meeting of the North Dakota Educational Opportunities Task Force on Sept. 26, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (Mary Steurer – North Dakota Monitor) The state should not fund school choice programs at the expense…
