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Board of Regents

Protesters held signs stating “defend academic freedom” and “stop the attacks on free speech.”

Protesters disrupt Board of Regents meeting over academic freedom concerns

by Mady Leick
Published February 17, 2025

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents discussed institutional speech and expansions to academic health at the Feb. 14 meeting. University President Rebecca Cunningham and Essentia Healthcare...

The Board of Regents discusses potential strategies to encourage greater communication between the board and the student body.

UMN Physicians changes to UM Health, operated fully by UMN

by Mady Leick and Rachel Hoppe
Published February 4, 2025

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents Special Committee on Academic Health approved governance changes for the University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP) during their December 2024 meeting. The...

Board of Regents unanimously approves Graduate Labor Union collective bargaining agreement

Board of Regents unanimously approves Graduate Labor Union collective bargaining agreement

by Mady Leick
Published January 23, 2025

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents unanimously approved the Graduate Labor Union (GLU) collective bargaining agreement at a special meeting on Tuesday. The agreement was reached between the University...

Board of Regents host first student input session

Board of Regents host first student input session

by Sam Hill
Published December 30, 2024

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents hosted the first student listening session on the Twin Cities campus Dec. 4. Now, the Board is planning more for spring semester.University public relations...

216 Pillsbury Drive, formerly Nicholson Hall, has been confused by students with Pillsbury Hall. Courtesy of Google Streetview.

216 Pillsbury name change leads to confusion

by Tyler Church
Published October 28, 2024

After the University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents revoked its honorary name on June 14, students have had trouble finding 216 Pillsbury Drive this fall semester.216 Pillsbury Drive, formerly known...

BOR raises questions and suggestions regarding AI integration on campus.

Board of Regents approve President’s Biennial Budget Request

by Samantha Siedow
Published October 13, 2024

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents unanimously voted to approve the President’s Recommended FY 2026-27 Biennial Budget Request on Oct. 10.The Board also unanimously approved the President’s...

Palestine protest march Sept. 5.

Protest tensions echo 1985 fight for South Africa divestment

by Hannah Ward and Samantha Siedow
Published September 17, 2024

Mistrust in administration, protesters facing off with police and the Board of Regents declining to divest from a foreign country may sound familiar to both current students and 1980s alumni.University...

Rebecca Cunningham at the Board of Regents meeting Friday, Sept. 13.

UMN President Rebecca Cunningham breaks down her recommended budget request

by Samantha Siedow
Published September 16, 2024

Editor's Note: This article has been updated for greater context.University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham announced her recommended biennial budget request for the fiscal year 2026-27 on...

Cunningham discussed tuition increases and campus safety.

Cunningham shares presidency goals

by Olivia Hines
Published September 3, 2024

On Thursday, University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham discussed her administration’s goals regarding affordability, increasing legislative support, supporting student activism and free expression,...

Protestors attending the meeting shouted several chants and held signs saying “There’s no neutrality in genocide” and “Divest from genocide.”

UMN Board adopts “institutional neutrality” on divestment

by Olivia Hines
Published August 27, 2024

Protestors attended the University of Minnesota Board of Regents special meeting Tuesday, asking the regents to vote no on a resolution establishing “institutional neutrality” on divestment requests...

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