LeadMN Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Minnesota’s Ratification the 26th Amendment

3/23/2021
Today marks the 50th Anniversary that Minnesota ratified the 26th Amendment—the amendment that guaranteed 18-year-olds the right to vote in all US elections and outlawed age discrimination among eligible voters.
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Star Tribune: Minnesota State colleges consider police training focus on anti-racism

3/17/2021
Priscilla Mayowa, a task force member and president of the statewide community college student association LeadMN, struck a more skeptical tone. "My biggest concern … is that these recommendations will result in no real change."
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State Legislative Update - March

3/10/2021
Two months of the legislative session down, only two and a half to go! Here is a recap of what LeadMN has been working on at the State Capitol.
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Policy Snapshot: Minnesota College Mental Health Awareness Act

3/08/2021
Mental health is becoming a growing crisis among college students that is impacting their academic andco-curricular success. The Covid-19 pandemic has only exacerbated and accelerated that crisis.
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Scholarship Deadline is April 1

3/01/2021
Looking for help with paying for college? LeadMN scholarships are a great way to cover some of the cost of your tuition bill. Scholarships are offered to any Minnesota community college or university student in the amount of $500 to $5,000.
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Policy Snapshot: FAFSA High School Graduation Requirement

2/26/2021
As enrollment continues to decline at Minnesota’s public higher education institutions, more needs to bedone to boost enrollment and ensure that Minnesota has the educated workforce necessary to meet thestates needs in the 21st century.
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Star Tribune: Minnesota college students with children face overwhelming balancing act during pandemic

2/14/2021
The Star Tribune featured the stories of two LeadMN student leaders as they juggle being a parent and student during the pandemic.
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Now accepting applications for 2020-21 leadership positions & nominations for annual awards

2/01/2021
Be a leader and run for a position at LeadMN. Or nominate an amazing student, faculty, alumni or college President to the annual LeadMN award ceremony!
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