The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities booth had many fairgoers who received good information about our 25 two-year and seven four-year institutions. They wanted to know about the 3,800 programs that are offered and how to pick the best school for their children.
Also, we were surprised that so many grandparents are helping to pay college costs for their grandchildren. One grandfather told me he had helped all seven of his grandchildren. What a wonderful thing to be able to do. I think Minnesota will be better off if more individuals complete some higher education program.
This year we promoted programs and careers related to STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering and math. In recent years, the United States has fallen behind on producing graduates from these disciplines. As part of the display, students from the engineering program at Minnesota State University, Mankato, one of our institutions, constructed a 20-foot steel bridge that was in the booth. Another example of STEM-related programs came from Century College in White Bear Lake, which has a “Fab Lab,” a fabrication lab where students can design and “print” prototypes in 3-D.
Although the State Fair is over and it will be another year before the Great-Minnesota Get-Together, you don’t have to wait another year to learn more about higher education.
Whether you are looking for a two-year or four-year degree, a graduate program, a diploma, or a specific training program, we have many opportunities. With 54 campuses in the state, we are closer to home than you think.
Visit the website www.mnscu.edu and learn more about what the Minnesota State College and Universities have to offer you.
