Concordia grads draw myriad inspirations from class rings 
MOORHEAD - There’s a familiar ring to the way many Concordia College alumni show their school spirit.
Nationwide vendor Jostens says the college boasts one of the country’s highest percentages of students who buy a class ring – about 65 percent of each graduating class in recent years.
INFORUM, 05/03/2013
ND AG: Higher ed board's violations of open meeting law 'pervasive'
BISMARCK – The state Board of Higher Education’s violations of open meeting laws are “pervasive,” and board members must complete training to avoid future problems with the law, says Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem.
His written opinion released Friday found two more board meetings that violated state laws in addition to one cited in an April 18 opinion, and several other instances that broke open meeting laws when a quorum of members discussed official business through email.
INFORUM, 05/03/2013
Support for survivors struggling after loved one’s suicide
FARGO – It can be hard to know where to turn for help after losing a loved one to suicide – even when there are several support groups and professionals available to assist.
INFORUM, 04/28/2013
Emails show North Dakota college presidents have bristled at chancellor’s leadership
BISMARCK - Minot State University President David Fuller had some tough talk for presidents of North Dakota’s 11 public colleges and universities after the March 7 meeting of the board that oversees the system.
INFORUM, 04/27/2013
ND attorney general looking into possible second higher ed board open meeting violation
BISMARCK – North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem is investigating a possible second violation of open meeting laws by the State Board of Higher Education after hearing accounts of a March 6 dinner meeting that contradict what he was told by a North Dakota University System official.
INFORUM, 04/23/2013
Two months later, MSUM still facing fallout from Ayers visit
MOORHEAD – Minnesota State University Moorhead is stepping up security as fallout builds two months after a controversial guest speaker visited campus in February.
INFORUM, 04/20/2013
ND attorney general says higher ed board violated open meeting laws
BISMARCK – The State Board of Higher Education violated open meeting laws during a Jan. 16 dinner at Chancellor Hamid Shirvani’s home and must remedy the infraction within seven days, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem said Thursday.
INFORUM, 04/18/2013
Group calls for tax increases in Minnesota to boost local funding
Report: State support for Moorhead schools fell 18 percent in past decadeMOORHEAD – After cutting state spending by more than $5 billion over the past decade, leaders of a progressive think tank say it’s time for Minnesota to reinvest in communities.
INFORUM, 04/17/2013
Scheel says focus on integrity part of family company’s legacy
CEO speaks at luncheon event hosted by ConcordiaMOORHEAD – Steve Scheel said focusing on integrity gives the Scheels sporting goods stores he oversees a leg up on competitors, and has helped the Fargo-based chain grow to 10 states.
INFORUM, 04/12/2013
ND higher ed leaders oppose amendments to funding formula
BISMARCK – North Dakota University System leaders are calling on lawmakers to restore the state’s higher education budget in the wake of new amendments that could trim millions of dollars from what campuses will receive over the next two years.
INFORUM, 04/10/2013
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