Liz Navratil
Higher education reporter
Higher EducationNavratil worked in Pennsylvania, where she covered state government and crime – and sometimes both at once. She was part of teams that won the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News in 2019 and 2021.
Latest from Liz Navratil
Twin Cities Suburbs
Bloomington breakfast truck owners win $100,000 in contest decided by voters
The owners of Scramblin’ Egg were the first to win a new business competition that aims to give residents a say in who wins.
September 5, 2024
News & Politics
Excitement. Unease. Minnesota college students begin new year in politically polarizing times.
The spring semester ended on a tense note. College leaders anticipate another emotional school year as students navigate issues like the November election and the war between Israel and Hamas.
August 31, 2024
News & Politics
Carleton College pledges $2 million to Northfield Public Schools if referendums pass
Voters in the district will see three questions on their ballots asking if they approve various construction projects designed to upgrade Northfield High School.
August 30, 2024
News & Politics
University of Minnesota regents decline to divest from Israel in response to war with Hamas
Colleges across the country spent the summer trying to figure out how to respond to pro-Palestinian activists’ calls to divest from companies with ties to Israel in response to the war with Hamas.
August 27, 2024
News & Politics
Minnesota college students get smaller grants as state aid program faces $40 million shortfall
As many as 70,000 students typically receive aid through the Minnesota State Grant program. The University of Minnesota and University of St. Thomas are among the schools trying to offset the cuts.
July 31, 2024
Local
Hamline University reaches settlement with instructor who showed images of Prophet Muhammad in class
The St. Paul university found itself at the center of a painful debate over academic freedom and religious tolerance after school leaders decided not to renew the art history instructor’s contract.
July 23, 2024
Local
College classes begin next month. Some Minnesota students still don’t have financial aid offers.
The U.S. Department of Education’s flawed attempt to update the FAFSA has left colleges across the country scrambling to complete students’ aid offers.
July 23, 2024
Local
University of Minnesota regents consider neutrality policy amid divestment talks
Colleges across the country are trying to figure out how to respond to pro-Palestinian activists’ calls to divest from companies with ties to Israel in response to the war with Hamas.
July 10, 2024
News & Politics
Minnesota college students get smaller grants as state aid program faces $40 million shortfall
As many as 70,000 students typically receive aid through the Minnesota State Grant program. The University of Minnesota and University of St. Thomas are among the schools trying to offset the cuts.
July 31, 2024
Local
Hamline University reaches settlement with instructor who showed images of Prophet Muhammad in class
The St. Paul university found itself at the center of a painful debate over academic freedom and religious tolerance after school leaders decided not to renew the art history instructor’s contract.
July 23, 2024
Local
College classes begin next month. Some Minnesota students still don’t have financial aid offers.
The U.S. Department of Education’s flawed attempt to update the FAFSA has left colleges across the country scrambling to complete students’ aid offers.
July 23, 2024
Local
University of Minnesota regents consider neutrality policy amid divestment talks
Colleges across the country are trying to figure out how to respond to pro-Palestinian activists’ calls to divest from companies with ties to Israel in response to the war with Hamas.
July 10, 2024