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LeadMN Statement on the targeting of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

2/03/2022

LeadMN stands in solidarity with our colleagues and student communities at H.B.C.U.s (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) who are facing difficult times and threats to their campuses and institutions of learning. We wholeheartedly denounce the targeting of historically Black colleges and universities.

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Star Tribune: Student leaders push Minnesota State college system for vaccine mandate

1/27/2022

Student leaders from Students United want a vaccine mandate for the Minnesota State System. LeadMN has not called for a vaccination mandate, but President Axel Kylander told Malhotra and board members Wednesday that campuses must do more to increase their vaccination rates.

Testimony to the Minnesota State Board on COVID

1/26/2022

LeadMN President Axel Kylander testified in from of the Minnesota State Board of Trustees on ways that they can better support students in combating misinformation and increasing campus vaccination rates.

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December Leadership Reports

1/24/2022

Each month the cabinet shares some of the work they accomplished.

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Letter to Chancellor on the role of colleges in addressing misinformation

1/24/2022

LeadMN sent a letter to the Chancellor on the next steps colleges should take in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.

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LeadMN's 21 Successes from 2021

1/21/2022

LeadMN accomplished a lot in the past year. Check out this video highlighting 21 Successes from 2021.

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Department of Education Announces Funding and Guidance to Support Students Basic Needs

1/20/2022

Today the U.S. Department of Education announced exciting new grant programs and guidance to support college students basic needs across the country.

A 17% tuition cut? Student group asks Minnesota leaders to make community college more affordable

1/18/2022

LeadMN calls on Governor, legislature to invest $125 million in community and technical colleges to pay for a 17% tuition cut.

Group pushes for 17% tuition cut at community and technical colleges using state surplus

1/18/2022

LeadMN advocates for state surplus to be spent on 17% tuition cut

LeadMN Encourages Governor and Legislature to Invest In Making College Affordable

12/23/2021

Today LeadMN sent a letter to the Governor and legislative leaders encouraging them to invest part of the states $7.7 billion budget surplus into making college more affordable by reducing tuition at community and technical colleges.

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