Request includes initiatives for student access and success, academic innovation, technology. The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees today approved a legislative budget request that seeks a $177 million increase for the 2008-2009 biennium and limits annual tuition increases to an average of no more than 4 percent across the system in each... more »

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities form Friends Action Network (FAN) to urge state leaders to support the Minnesota’s public higher education systems. LSC President Kathleen Nelson is urging faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members to become FANs of Minnesota’s State Colleges and Universities. “Minnesota’s future and continued economic health depend on access to affordable, quality... more »

Lake Superior College is one of 12 Minnesota colleges and universities that participated in a survey of the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs among students, in an effort to improve academic success and student health. According to the survey, the high-risk drinking rate (consuming five or more drinks at one sitting within the... more »

LSC’s Fall Open House was a big success, attracting hundreds of potential students and their families. The event included presentations, information booths, tours and refreshments. A health care demonstration in the Commons was one of the highlights of the Fall Open House. Students and faculty from several health care programs provided an interactive patient scenario.... more »

Does your computer misbehave? Are you ready to throw it out the window? The LSC Computer Club will help you troubleshoot any computer problems you may have. Bring your computer tower or laptop to Student Computer Support Days on Nov. 17 or Dec. 8 from 1- 3:30 p.m. in Room 2442 for free help.... more »

Students and the public are invited to a free Health Fair and Great American Smokeout event on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lake Superior College Commons. More than 45 presenters will be available with free services including free chair massages, headache management help, blood pressure checks, cholesterol tests,... more »

Today’s Duluth News-Tribune features a story on Lake Superior College’s Veteran’s Center. The center’s director, Jodi Kiminski, and student Nicole Verdugo, who is a Bosnia and Iraq vet, are interviewed. Nicole is also LSC’s Student Senate president. Read it at: http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/articles/index.cfm?id=27878&section=News KBJR-TV recently did a feature story on wildland firefighting. The... more »

Tekne Awards honor key innovators in Minnesota technology industries The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system has received a 2006 Tekne Award for developing Minnesota Online, the system’s gateway to more than 4,700 course sections and 150 programs offered via the Internet. The Tekne Awards recognize Minnesota’s technology users and developers in innovation, development, education, commercialization... more »