Tag: university
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Viterbo University hosts Black History Month community celebration
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — Viterbo University hosted a Black History Month Community Celebration Wednesday night, bringing together community members for an evening of music, food and networking. Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/la-crosse/viterbo-university-hosts-black-history-month-community-celebration/article_15d141e2-a03d-4cdb-bb47-7c845d97c0fd.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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BYU at 150: The Language University
Over the last 50 years, BYU has established itself as a top language university. According to the most recent MLA survey, BYU ranks #1 in both language course offerings and advanced language … Full story: https://news.byu.edu/intellect/byu-at-150-the-language-university
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ICE in Minnesota: Man roughly detained at gas station, Border Patrol chief spotted in Midway Target
Also on Sunday, an Associated Press photographer took a photo of Bovino in the Target in St. Paul’s Midway on University Avenue. Video from Fischer showed Bovino leaving the restroom area in the front … Full story: https://www.themorningsun.com/2026/01/12/st-paul-ice-activity/
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Kaohly Her is sworn in as Saint Paul’s first female mayor
She addressed a vibrant crowd at St. Catherine University, with a steely resolve to tackle modern challenges, attributing much of her success to her immigrant parents’ as the city faces an uptick in … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/kaohly-her-is-sworn-in-as-saint-paul-s-first-female-mayor/ar-AA1TtHFA
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Mayor-elect Kaohly Her prepares to take St. Paul’s corner office
Her, the city’s first Hmong mayor and its first female mayor, will be sworn in during an inauguration ceremony Jan. 2 at St. Catherine University. That same day, she’ll attend a private ceremony with … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/12/27/mayor-elect-kaohly-her-prepares-to-take-st-pauls-corner-office/
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Hmong New Year celebration at UWGB connects Hmong generations and celebrates culture
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – The Hmong New Year celebrations came to a close on Sunday after two days of festivities at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus, which was a first for the community. Full story: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/17/hmong-new-year-celebration-uwgb-connects-hmong-generations-celebrates-culture/
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Hmong New Year in Eau Claire
“Erika Kirk has 3 university degrees, she’s a businesswoman and ceo, she got married in her 30s (to a man 5 years younger than her), had kids in her mid 30s,” one woman wrote. ”Her entire life is the … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/hmong-eau-claire-192517183.html
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‘Hlub’ .. it means love: 4,000 young Hmong people at ISU for Christian conference
A Christian Response to Toxicity and Trauma” was the title of a workshop for boys presented by Judy Yang in Indiana State University’s student union on Tuesday during the HLUB Conference for teen … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/hlub-means-love-4-000-035900314.html
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For the first time, Minnesota teachers can become licensed to teach Karen, Somali and other heritage languages
Thanks to a 2023 law and programs at Concordia College and the University of Minnesota, dozens of Minnesota teachers are on track to become licensed to teach heritage languages — including two of the … Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/education/minnesota-teachers-heritage-language-licenses-hmong-karen-somali/
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Minnesota’s Walter Mondale was close advisor, influence on Jimmy Carter
University of Minnesota Professor Larry Jacobs, who worked closely with Mondale, spoke with MPR News guest host Emily Reese about Mondale and Carter’s relationship. Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/30/minnesotas-walter-mondale-was-close-advisor-influence-on-jimmy-carter
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UWEC’s Jesse Yang Receives ‘Outstanding Women of Color in Education’ Award
Jesse Yang, a videographer in Integrated Marketing and Communications at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, is among the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award from … Full story: https://volumeone.org/sites/diversity/articles/2024/12/21/354802-videographer-jesse-yang-receives-outstanding
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Minnesota expected to retain No. 1 ranking in U.S. presidential voter turnout
Early and unofficial results recorded by the University of Florida’s Election Lab and secretary of state’s offices show Minnesota could take the No. 1 spot for voter turnout once again. Minnesota has … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/11/10/minnesota-expected-to-retain-no-1-ranking-in-u-s-presidential-voter-turnout/
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UW-Madison study shows gaps in care for Hmong nursing home residents
MADISON, Wis.- Wisconsin is home to the third largest population of Hmong Americans in the United States. But a new case study from the University of Wisconsin- … Full story: https://fox47.com/news/local/uw-madison-study-shows-gaps-in-care-for-hmong-nursing-home-residents
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UW-Madison study shows gaps in care for Hmong nursing home residents
MADISON, Wis.- Wisconsin is home to the third largest population of Hmong Americans in the United States. But a new case study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows for the … Full story: https://www.channel3000.com/news/uw-madison-study-shows-gaps-in-care-for-hmong-nursing-home-residents/article_9c9cc65a-9263-11ef-ad8d-3f30eb12565b.html
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Case study investigates gap in quality of life for Hmong nursing home residents
While a growing body of research has revealed racial disparities in the quality of life for nursing home residents, few studies have focused on Hmong residents in these facilities. A new University of … Full story: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-10-case-gap-quality-life-hmong.html
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Q&A with Teng Lee, director of safety, security, and emergency management
Bethel University has been a leader in Christian higher education since 1871. Come see why we’re one of the most comprehensive Christian universities in the world! Full story: https://www.bethel.edu/news/articles/2024/september/q-a-teng-lee