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A view of Pillsbury Hall, home to the University's English department, on Monday, May 28, 2018.
UMN English faculty express fear about upcoming budget cuts
by Roman Ingrassia
Published June 28, 2026

The University of Minnesota’s recent budget approval could push the English department into a difficult situation, educators say, with the...

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents discusses proposed budgets at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis, Minn., Friday, June 26, 2026.
UMN Board of Regents approves tuition hikes, academic cuts for second consecutive year
by Kyra Deters
Published June 28, 2026

On Friday, the University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents voted to approve the 2027 fiscal year annual operating and capital improvement budgets....

Weaver-Densford Hall on the University of Minnesota campus, June 25th, 2026.
Weaver-Densford Hall up for potential name revocation
by Kyra Deters and Roman Ingrassia
Published June 25, 2026

Warning: This story contains discussions of relationship violence and murder. Over twenty years after her murder at the hands of...

M Health Fairview on the University of Minnesota's East Bank campus, on June 18th, 2026 in Minneapolis.
The UMN, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services reach finalized healthcare agreement
by Kyra Deters
Published June 19, 2026

On June 12, the University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents voted unanimously in collaboration with other governing bodies to approve a new...

University President Rebecca Cunningham sits alongside University regents during their meeting on Friday, June 12.
Another round of potential tuition hikes leaves UMN community concerned for academia on campus
by Kyra Deters and Sara Hussein
Published June 14, 2026

As the University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents wrapped up their two-day-long meeting sessions Thursday and Friday, a plethora of discussions...

The University of Minnesota's ‘Driven to Discover’ pennant hangs on the University Twin Cities campus in Minneapolis, MN. June 11, 2026.
UMN rebranding efforts continue despite tagline woes
by Isabel Tifre
Published June 17, 2026

It's back to the drawing board for the University of Minnesota as they ditch their ‘Leave a Future’ slogan announced in March.University...

Malcolm Moos Health Sciences Tower, where the University of Minnesota Dental Clinic is currently located on its East Bank campus, Mar. 26 2026.
Following Boynton Dental Clinic’s closure, workers say concerns mount as communication remains unclear
by Sara Hussein
Published June 10, 2026

In March, the University of Minnesota announced the closure of Boynton Health Dental Clinic due to potential renovations, moving its dental operations...

At the GrandSKY facility on Grand Forks Air Force Base, a Meteodrone hovers above the unit’s Meteobase, the ground-control station that provides local support for the drone’s operation. | Courtesy of University of North Dakota
AI-powered drones, climate change and what UMN is doing
by Rakeb Azeze
Published April 24, 2026

What was once seen as progress to modernity and civilization through industry and transportation is now widely understood as a major driver of...

Secret research projects have skyrocketed since 2020.
University of Minnesota restricted research increasing
by Anshu Patel
Published March 1, 2026

As the University of Minnesota courts additional defense dollars, secret research projects have ballooned in recent years, according to public...

The Special Olympics USA Games opening ceremony at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Special Olympics USA Games kick off opening ceremony at Huntington Bank Stadium
by Kyra Deters, Lizzy Nyoike, and Regan Guirguis
Published June 25, 2026

On Saturday evening, thousands of athletes and supporters alike gathered in Huntington Bank Stadium for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Opening...

Bruininks Hall, a hub for student services at the University, in Minneapolis, Minn. Friday, June 12, 2026.
Summer undergraduate enrollment sees increase at UMN, offering students flexibility
by Lizzy Nyoike
Published June 23, 2026

Summer undergraduate enrollment at the University of Minnesota increased this year as more students turned to summer classes to stay on track...

The University of Minnesota's ‘Driven to Discover’ pennant hangs on the University Twin Cities campus in Minneapolis, MN. June 11, 2026.
UMN rebranding efforts continue despite tagline woes
by Isabel Tifre
Published June 17, 2026

It's back to the drawing board for the University of Minnesota as they ditch their ‘Leave a Future’ slogan announced in March.University...

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