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The University’s Board of Regents approved the budget in a 9-3 vote.
UMN approves operating budget, controversial tuition hikes and academic program cuts
by Hannah Reynolds and Sara Hussein
Published June 19, 2025

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents voted Wednesday to approve the upcoming year’s operating budget, hiking tuition across all campuses...

Gretchen Ritter previously worked at Syrracuse University as provost, vice chancellor and chief academic officer. Photo courtesy of UMN Public Relations
Provost nomination causes upset among faculty
by Sara Hussein and Isabella Morden Wheeldon
Published June 18, 2025

University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham is facing controversy among staff and faculty after she announced her selection for the...

Regents met in the boardroom on Friday.
UMN Board of Regents faces activist criticism amid budget discussions
by Isabella Morden Wheeldon, Anshu Patel, and Sara Hussein
Published June 18, 2025

The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents faced controversy during their June sessions on Thursday and Friday, as students and community...

“NO MISSILES” spray-painted outside of a regent's home.
Board of Regents’ homes vandalized
by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published June 12, 2025

Members of the University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents had their homes vandalized Wednesday in protest of the University’s sale of UMore...

From left to right: Douglas Huebsch and Robyn Gulley
Board of Regents discuss leadership as Regents Huebsch, Gulley seek the chair position
by Anshu Patel
Published May 30, 2025

The Board of Regents Nominating Committee met Wednesday to interview candidates for upcoming vacancies in Board leadership positions, as sitting...

Over two hundred faculty, students and community members have signed cards in support of joining the compact. Courtesy of AAUP UMN Twin Cities chapter
UMN AAUP launches campaign to pressure President Cunningham to respond to federal threats
by Anshu Patel
Published June 14, 2025

The American Association of University Professors chapter at the University of Minnesota organized a postcard writing campaign to urge President...

For over 10 years, the U.S. has had the highest number of excess deaths among wealthy nations.
UMN names Gretchen Ritter as new provost
by Tyler Church
Published May 20, 2025

The University of Minnesota announced Tuesday that Gretchen Ritter would be named the next executive vice president and provost effective July...

For over 10 years, the U.S. has had the highest number of excess deaths among wealthy nations.
The ‘missing Americans:’ Researchers uncover troubling mortality disparity
by Anshu Patel
Published June 9, 2025

Each year, the United States has hundreds of thousands of deaths that could have been averted, according to a new collaboration between researchers...

Chemical and genomic iconography, six cyclohexanes and a DNA strand
UMN researchers develop new treatment for late-stage GI cancers, initial trials prove promising results
by Anshu Patel
Published June 8, 2025

A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota recently completed a human trial for a novel gene-editing treatment, which could provide...

Ceremonial Big Drum from the Bad River Tribe — sold on eBay before returning to the Bad River reservation. Photo courtesy of Menominee elder Nelda Goodman
Weisman is taking steps to return their Indigenous artifacts, but more can be done
by Zach Lebowitz
Published June 17, 2025

Nelda Goodman, a Menominee tribal elder, remembers when her white friend, Miriam Horneff, bought a ceremonial Big Drum on eBay from a former...

Over two hundred faculty, students and community members have signed cards in support of joining the compact. Courtesy of AAUP UMN Twin Cities chapter
UMN AAUP launches campaign to pressure President Cunningham to respond to federal threats
by Anshu Patel
Published June 14, 2025

The American Association of University Professors chapter at the University of Minnesota organized a postcard writing campaign to urge President...

Hamza Abdirashid Siad, who was accused of the shooting, will face a hearing July 2.
20-year-old charged after shooting two after high school graduation at Mariucci Arena
by Sara Hussein
Published June 13, 2025

Hamza Abdirashid Siad was charged with first and second-degree assault, along with possession of a machine gun, according to the Hennepin County...

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