Erin Adler
Reporter
Higher educationErin Adler is a news reporter covering higher education in Minnesota. She previously covered south metro suburban news, K-12 education and Carver County for the Minnesota Star Tribune. An Anoka native, Adler lives in south Minneapolis with her two dogs. She graduated from the College of St. Benedict with an English and secondary education degree. She taught seventh grade English and religion at a Catholic school in Edina for two years and later taught adult ESL/ELL for Minneapolis Public Schools. She has a Master's degree in English/Literacy education from the University of Minnesota. In her free time, she enjoys reading, drawing and attempting to complete home improvement projects.
Latest from Erin Adler
Ghost students: The new enrollment fraud scheme Minnesota two-year colleges are fighting
Colleges are being targeted by fraudsters, who use stolen or fake identities to enroll in classes to pocket financial aid dollars.
April 12, 2025
![Century College photographed Friday, April 11, 2025 in White Bear Lake, Minn. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/QUTPXUWSF5FPZFE26DPUD3MY7U.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Minnesota’s international students fear deportation, being singled out for minor infractions — even a speeding ticket
At least 27 international students from 13 Minnesota colleges and universities have had their visa revoked or immigration records terminated in the last week or so.
April 10, 2025
As more international Minnesota students have visas revoked, universities scramble for solutions
It comes after two Minnesota students were detained by ICE last week.
April 4, 2025
St. Thomas grants reinstated after Trump administration’s DEI cuts
The remaining portions of two teacher preparation grants totaling $9.6 million will be returned to the University of St. Thomas after lawsuits challenged the cuts.
April 2, 2025
How much should college students work? A Mankato professor looks at link between too much work and failing grades.
Many college students are working as tuition rises, but a professor researched the maximum number of hours a week a student can work before their grades could suffer.
March 30, 2025
College financial aid letters are confusing. A new bill aims to correct that.
The bill being considered by the Minnesota Legislature would require a standardized financial aid letter so students could easily compare costs and understand the price tag.
March 28, 2025
Xcel fixing control valve problem at its Monticello nuclear power plant
In the meantime, company officials said, electrical service shouldn’t be affected.
March 23, 2025
Faculty and students surprised at Hamline proposal to sunset Minnesota’s oldest creative writing program
A growing petition urges Hamline University leaders to reconsider cuts to the creative writing program and a literary journal.
March 23, 2025
University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents approves controversial policy on faculty speech
The board approved the resolution 9-3. Some faculty say it will limit their academic freedom and speech.
March 14, 2025
Some University of Minnesota faculty oppose regents' resolution limiting public statements
Universities nationwide have been debating issues related to academic freedom.
March 13, 2025
More high school seniors finding out which Minnesota colleges they’re admitted to — before they apply
Lawmakers want to expand the Direct Admissions program, which tells seniors about their college options, encouraging them to go to college in state.
March 8, 2025
![Students, from left, Araiza Maldonado Basilio, Alexa Velasquez Mendoza, and Leslie Sandoval Reyes, open letters informing them what Minnesota colleges and universities they've been pre-accepted to as part of the state's Direct Admissions program Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2023 at Austin High School in Austin, Minn. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/NNL6BJODTKIOF4GZMYQNNCZRXI.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Hundreds of Minnesota researchers and scientists protest Trump cuts
The “Stand Up for Science” rally in St. Paul was one of more than 30 protests nationwide.
March 8, 2025
