News broke late Thursday night that the appointment was imminent, and the governor's office made it official Friday morning.

To paraphrase Abraham Lincoln's immortal "House Divided" declaration, we think it's self-evident that our Minnesota economy will not stand if only our white children are mostly college educated, and the nonwhite population remains comparatively lacking in post-secondary credentials.

On the heels of Republican leader's proposal to continue about $200 million in higher-education cuts into the next budget cycle, Gov. Mark Dayton named Hamline professor and dean Sheila Wright to lead the Office of Higher Education under his administration.

David Metzen, who has served as director of the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) since March 2009, is stepping down to become provost of Globe University in Woodbury.

A renewed focus on improving minority attainment will lead to a stronger and more equitable economy

When Gov. Tim Pawlenty graduated from South St. Paul High School in 1979, David Metzen was assistant superintendent of the South St. Paul School District. ...