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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 attorney’s office, after shooting two people after a Wayzata...

The federal programs the act affects could put higher education out out of reach for many low- and middle-income families.

New One Big, Beautiful Bill Act could hurt aid options for UMN students

by Isabella Wheeldon and Sara Hussein
Published June 10, 2025

On May 22, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which aims to review and adjust funding for federal programs throughout the U.S., according...

For over 10 years, the U.S. has had the highest number of excess deaths among wealthy nations.

Controversial core curriculum proposal sparks outrage at Faculty Senate

by Tyler Church
Published May 9, 2025

The University of Minnesota’s Faculty Senate held a special session Tuesday to discuss and revote on a proposed change in the University’s core curriculum, which originally failed in an April 3 session.The...

The University is home to over 6,000 international students, making up more than 10% of the total student body.

UMN sees impact of international students despite new challenges

by Valentina Contreras
Published May 8, 2025

The impact of international students on campus has grown since the University of Minnesota celebrated its first international student on campus 150 years ago.The University is home to over 6,000 international...

The University president’s salary has increased by 80.5% since 2006, while the median-earning employee has seen an increase of 56%.

Hiring of administrative employees outpaces faculty, enrollment

by Hannah Ward
Published May 7, 2025

The number of administrative employees at the University of Minnesota has grown at a faster rate than either faculty or student enrollment.This growth is a sign of a nationwide trend some researchers...

Gunaydin has been in ICE custody since March, after being detained for a 2023 DWI charge.

Judge ends detained UMN student’s deportation trial

by Tyler Church
Published May 5, 2025

Doğukan Gunaydin, a University of Minnesota international graduate student who was detained in March by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, had his removal trial officially ended by immigration...

Trump administration reinstates legal status for thousands of international students, four UMN students

by Hannah Ward
Published April 30, 2025

The U.S. government is reversing course and reinstating the legal status of thousands of international students nationwide, a government lawyer said in federal court on Friday.At least 11 University...

95% of the University Senate voted in favor of the coalition.

UMN Senate joins Big 10 Coalition supporting academic freedom, institutional integrity, research enterprise

by Mady Leick
Published April 27, 2025

The University of Minnesota Senate voted in favor of establishing a Mutual Academic Defense Compact for the Big Ten Academic Alliance at the April 25 meeting. The mutual defense compact, also known...

AFSCME negotiations began discussions with University administrators Friday morning.

AFSCME begins bargaining with Friday morning rally

by Tyler Church and Colleen McGowan
Published April 27, 2025

The University of Minnesota’s local American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, or AFSCME, union held a rally Friday morning in support of their bargaining team, who were preparing...

WE Disrupt, an event hosted by the Holmes Center, is centered around the unique experience of female founders. Courtesy of The Holmes Center

UMN Venture, Holmes centers support startups across campus

by Mady Leick
Published April 27, 2025

The University of Minnesota ranked among the top four universities for startup creation in February. The University has supported companies in the medical, energy and environmental sectors. The offices...

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