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Hello and happy new year!
I am pleased to share the inspiring stories of two current students who, like so many of their peers at the colleges and universities of Minnesota State, have faced difficulties during their educational journey. These students haven’t let their challenges knock them off the path toward achieving their dreams. Enjoy!
Scott Olson
Chancellor, Minnesota State
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 Childhood Brain Surgery Won't Slow Down St. Cloud State University Student's Passion for Broadcasting
A nine-year journey will conclude for St. Cloud State University student Carl Goenner when he receives his diploma in May. Goenner has spent years broadcasting sports at SCSU’s on-campus radio station — the type of college experience that seemed improbable after he was diagnosed with several brain tumors at only eight years old.
Read Carl's story.
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 Saint Paul College Student Goes From Fleeing a Civil War to Maintaining a 4.0 Grade Point Average
Most students face difficult challenges at some point during their education. Having escaped a civil war and learning a new subject in a completely different teaching style, Saint Paul College student Shwe Let Let Aung from Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) has overcome these challenges and adapted smoothly.
Read her story.
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