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Trump administration investigating antisemitism at UMN, four other colleges

by Jack O’Connor
Published February 4, 2025

The University of Minnesota is among five colleges under investigation by Donald Trump’s Department of Education over allegations of antisemitism, according to the Education Department’s Monday press...

Professor Maria Gini has been with the department for over 40 years. Courtesy of Maria Gini.

UMN Computer Science professor wins Presidential Award

by Mady Leick
Published February 3, 2025

University of Minnesota Professor Maria Gini was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring after 40 years in the Computer Science Department. She was...

After a century and a half, international students at UMN say it is not easy to adjust to life on campus.

UMN international students estimated to pay double in tuition, fees 2024-25

by Tyler Church
Published January 30, 2025

As 2025 begins, the University of Minnesota campus continues welcoming international students matching pre-pandemic numbers.The number of enrolled international students has risen annually since the...

The University’s ability to resist ICE orders has shrunk under Trump’s administration.

UMN will comply with court-backed ICE immigration orders

by Jack O’Connor
Published January 30, 2025

The University of Minnesota will comply with federal court orders when it comes to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requests, a University spokesperson said.“Immigration laws are complex,...

Members say protesting is less of a focus for the spring semester, but will continue.

Divest Coalition looks to switch gears, focus on student relations

by Tyler Church
Published January 30, 2025

University of Minnesota’s Divest Coalition members, composed of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) and Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), met...

Classes are offered across several disciplines at the University.

Nearly 10 thousand students earn college credits in MN high schools

by Mady Leick
Published January 9, 2025

The State of Minnesota offers two ways for high school students to earn college credit for free: Post Secondary Education Opportunities (PSEO) and College in the Schools (CIS). Both are offered at the...

Policy updates follow a change to federal law.

UMN updates policy regarding holds on records and registration

by Mady Leick
Published December 31, 2024

The University of Minnesota updated its Administrative Policy of Holds on Records and Registration, removing the minimum financial obligation previously held for students after the Biden Administration...

Protesters stand outside the viewing room for the SIB meeting. Healthcare Workers for Palestine Twin Cities.

Minnesota Board of Investments limits attendance, excludes public voices

by Rachel Hoppe
Published December 31, 2024

Members of Twin Cities Healthcare Workers For Palestine (HCW4P) and other community members were prevented from attending the State Board of Investments’s (SBI) quarterly meeting on Dec. 10 where they...

The University is not expected to need to update many websites to meet the guidelines.

UMN stays ahead of curve as digital accessibility regulations are updated

by Rachel Hoppe
Published December 11, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice updated regulations for Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 in April 2024 to include specific regulations on the accessibility of web content for...

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