Tag: college
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Normandale Community College names first Hmong-American college president in U.S.
Pakou Yang, who has been interim president at Normandale Community College since last summer, will keep the job going forward. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69e99f206b574a93b35cc20481ad1dfc&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.bizjournals.com%2ftwincities%2fnews%2f2026%2f04%2f22%2fnormandale-community-college-names.html&c=7046824193829574357&mkt=en-us
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Luther College hosts events to highlight identities and experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
In April, Luther College celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month with lectures and events. Full story: https://www.luther.edu/news/asian-american-and-pacific-islander-month-2026
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Children First: Clovis Youth Commission
Before these high school seniors embark on their college careers, they will wrap up their time as part of a 21-member cohort representing this year’s Clovis Youth Commission. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/children-first-clovis-youth-commission-021214363.html
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North Hennepin Community College hosting International Women’s Day celebration
North Hennepin Community College and the city of Brooklyn Park are partnering to host the fourth annual International Women’s Day celebration March 18 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Helling … Full story: https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_post/free/north-hennepin-community-college-hosting-international-women-s-day-celebration/article_624788ec-c753-466e-8005-ccdeb1575917.html
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La Crosse County Library hosts bilingual Hmong story time in Onalaska
The Onalaska event follows a similar story time the library hosted in Holmen last month. Featured guest Yang, a College Advisor at Western Technical College and first-generation Hmong-American, helped … Full story: https://www.news8000.com/entertainment/events/la-crosse-county-library-hosts-bilingual-hmong-story-time-in-onalaska/article_9e2dcde6-787e-46f3-bb9a-055e8e8f1f03.html
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Eye on the Y: BYU teaches more foreign language courses than any college in United States, BYU alum becomes a Tiktok sensation and BYU law students win national competition
Tags: college, competition, English, Hmong, language, languages, law, national, story, students, United States, universityBrigham Young University now offers an astounding 84 non-English language courses — more than any other U.S. university. Among BYU’s offerings are some of the world’s rarer languages, including Hmong, … Full story: https://universe.byu.edu/campus/eye-on-the-y-byu-teaches-more-foreign-language-courses-than-any-college-in-united-states-byu-alum-becomes-a-tiktok-sensation-and-byu-law-students-win-national-competition
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DANG YANG
Dang Yang has spent 15 years quietly shaping the culture of higher education in the Chippewa Valley — from UW-Stout to UW-Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley Technical College. Full story: https://volumeone.org/vanguard/2026-dang-yang
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Valeng Cha: When Federal ICE meets Minnesota Nice: an immigrant’s perspective
My family immigrated to the United States in 1976 and resettled in Minnesota shortly after. I grew up here. I went to school here, becoming the first in my family to attend college. I built my life … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/02/08/valeng-cha-when-federal-ice-meets-minnesota-nice-an-immigrants-perspective/
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Madison College will celebrate Hmong New Year on Saturday
Madison College will host its annual Hmong New Year Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Truax Campus Cafeteria Atrium (Room D1630) and Redsten Gymnasium. The free community … Full story: https://madison365.com/madison-college-will-celebrate-hmong-new-year-on-saturday/
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Campus comes together to honor Hmong New Year for the first time
Cosumnes River College celebrated the 50th Hmong New Year on Nov. 18 with an event that featured traditional clothing, music and a traditional fighting performance. The celebration brought together … Full story: https://www.thecrcconnection.com/uncategorized/2025/11/26/campus-comes-together-to-honor-hmong-new-year-for-the-first-time/
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Madison College to host Hmong New Year celebration Dec. 6
Madison College will celebrate Hmong heritage, family, and tradition at its annual Hmong New Year Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 6. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Truax Campus Cafeteria Atrium, Room … Full story: https://madison365.com/madison-college-to-host-hmong-new-year-celebration-dec-6/
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Hmong New Year in Eau Claire
Amy Poehler plays a combative Pam Bondi on ‘SNL’ as Tina Fey makes surprise appearance Major college football upset upends top-25 program’s season Hamas asserts control in Gaza and targets alleged … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/education-and-learning/general/hmong-new-year-in-eau-claire/vi-AA1OkpvL
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AB 1400 Offers a Lifeline to California’s Aspiring Nurses and Helps Diversify the Workforce
By: Xong Her, Registered Nurse, Sacramento City College Graduate California is facing a serious nursing shortage, and our communities feel the strain every day. Fewer qualified, diverse nurses … Full story: https://asianjournal.com/usa/california/ab-1400-offers-a-lifeline-to-californias-aspiring-nurses-and-helps-diversify-the-workforce/
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MN Attorney General reaches $220,000 settlement in Hmong College Prep funds suit
Attorney General Keith Ellison in December sued Christianna Hang, alleging she invested $5 million of Hmong College Prep Academy’s money without the approval of the school’s board of directors, in … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/09/15/mn-attorney-general-reaches-220000-settlement-in-hmong-college-prep-funds-suit/
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MN Attorney General reaches $220,000 settlement in Hmong College Prep funds suit
Attorney General Keith Ellison in December sued Christianna Hang, alleging she invested $5 million without the approval of the school’s board. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/09/15/mn-attorney-general-reaches-220000-settlement-in-hmong-college-prep-funds-suit/