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Testimony to Minnesota Senate Committee on Student Bold Vision for Higher Education

1/19/2023

The Senate Higher Education Committee heard testimony from LeadMN President John Runningen and Vice President Karina Villeda about the need to listen to students as policymakers develop the biennial budget this legislative session.

two students sitting at the testimony table

December Leadership Reports

1/18/2023

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

LeadMN Attends Bill Signing on Debt Relief Issue

1/12/2023

LeadMN Preident John Runningen was invited to attend the bill signing to thank Governor Walz, Lt Governor Flanagan, Speaker Hortman, Majority Leader Dziedzic, Minority leader Demuth, Minority Leader Johnson and all the legislative leaders that made this legislation happen.

Gov. Walz talks with LeadMN president John Runningen

Testimony to House Elections Committee on legislation to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to pre-register to vote

1/11/2023

LeadMN President John Runningen testified in support of House File 110, which allows 16 and 17-year-olds to pre-register to vote in Minnesota.

John Runningen testified to Minnesota House Elections Committee

Congratulations to the Scholarship Winners

1/05/2023

LeadMN and the LeadMN Scholarship Board congratulate the 24 students who were award a scholarship for the 2023 Spring Semester, totaling $19,000. Congratulations to you all! Are you interested in pursuing a scholarship, or perhaps you are intrigued about what it took to be awarded a scholarship, read about several of the selected recipients below.

Star Tribune: Eyeing surplus, Minnesota college students, administrators plan to ask lawmakers for financial relief

1/02/2023

The Star Tribune spoke with LeadMN President John Runningen about how legislators can support students during the upcoming legislative session.

November Leadership Reports

12/19/2022

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

Public College and University Students Urge Gov. Walz to make bold investment in higher education

12/12/2022

Student leaders from groups representing all of Minnesota's public colleges and universities signed a letter to Governor Walz urging him to make a $1 billion investment in higher education this legislative session.

student leaders drop off letter to gov walz

Introducing the LeadMN candidates

11/28/2022

LeadMN will be hosting a special election this Friday for President, Vice President and Treasurer. Here are the candidates that are running.

LeadMN Lifetime Achievement Award

11/17/2022

At the October General Assembly, LeadMN recognized four state legislators with the inaugural lifetime achievement award for elevating the voices of students. Each legislator made a substantial impact on community and technical college students by advocating to address the challenges that students face from college affordability to student basic needs, to expanding free textbook programs.