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The University of Minnesota-Crookston is set to implement up to $4.2 million in budget reductions for fiscal years 2028 and 2029, according to an announcement by the University of Minnesota System in October. Overall, the University of Minnesota system is making reductions of $230 million to $261 million for the new two-year budget cycle introduced
The Golden Eagles are soaring. For the second consecutive year, the University of Minnesota Crookston has reached a record high in degree-seeking enrollment, with 1,896 students enrolled for fall 2026. In addition, overall enrollment has increased for the fourth consecutive year. The new record builds on last year’s record enrollment and comes as colleges and
The University of Minnesota-Crookston is welcoming students and faculty back to campus following the summer break, as the fall semester begins on Tuesday, September 1. Chancellor Mary Holz-Clause sat down with KROX ahead of the new school year to discuss summer activities, campus changes entering the 2026-27 academic year, and her retirement in December. The
The University of Minnesota Crookston is proud to announce that Kenneth Mendez, Post Office Manager, has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 University of Minnesota President’s Award for Outstanding Service. Presented annually, the President’s Award for Outstanding Service recognizes active and retired faculty and staff who have gone above and beyond their regular
The Polk County Commissioners met on Tuesday at the Polk County Government Center. The board reviewed requests from Polk County Health Director Sarah Reese. Reese brought a Site Affiliation Agreement regarding Walden University, which currently has a Polk County resident enrolled and is interested in participating in the Polk County Clinical program. For this to
The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents has named four finalists for the school’s interim president position Thursday out of a group of 21 candidates, including current University of Minnesota Crookston Chancellor Mary Holz-Clause. Those finalists include the following: Jeffrey M. Ettinger, chair of the Hormel Foundation Board of Directors and former chief executive officer
