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12/13/2007: Graduation rates on the rise at U of M's Twin Cities campus

Students are graduating from the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus at a faster rate, according to data announced today by Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Craig Swan. The percentage of students graduating in four years increased to 44.9 percent in 2007 from 41.1 percent in 2006.

The following audio clips of Swan discussing the new rates are available for media use:

Download full sound bites package (1:19)

All-time graduation rate high (:07)

"Important marker" that creates new opportunities (:07)

Financial and career benefits (:18)

Investments made (:21)

13 credit policies (:11)

Future goal (:12)


12/3/2007: U of M Alumni Association on the road for statewide speakers tour

The University of Minnesota Alumni Association, along with university deans and faculty members, is traveling to more than 35 Minnesota communities to talk about the U and how its teaching, research and outreach benefit these specific areas and the entire state. Speakers are discussing their cutting-edge research and the U's involvement with society's most pressing issues.

The following audio clips are available for media use:

Download UMAA CEO Margaret Carlson sound bites package MP3 (2:31)

Introduction (:28)

Meeting with local citizens (:23)

Tour topics (:18)

Mutual connections (:39)

Engaging the audience and the experts (:43)

 

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