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Walz budget proposal would eliminate college application fees, expand financial aid for students

2/07/2022

Governor Walz's budget proposal includes a number of items to bolster funding at Minnesota's higher education institutions.

Legislative Policy Roundup

2/06/2022

This past week LeadMN's Universal FAFSA legislation was introduced in the State Senate, Congress passed the College Transparency Act out of the House, and LeadMN joined with nearly 200 other organizations in support of increasing the Pell Grant.

LeadMN Student Leaders Testify Before MN House Higher Ed Committee

2/04/2022

On Wednesday 2/2, LeadMN student leaders testified before the MN House Higher Ed Committee on this year's legislative priorities.

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.

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.