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Students and staff across campus have felt outrage after the Board of Regents.

Protesters, faculty speak against UMN Board of Regents institutional speech resolution

by Tyler Church and Mady Leick
Published April 1, 2025

Since the University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents approved a policy regarding institutional speech, many members of the University community, from faculty to staff and students, feel the Board’s...

Regent Janie Mayeron addresses a crowd of protesters who chanting during the Board of Regents meeting.

UMN Board of Regents restricts institutional speech, tours university facilities

by Mady Leick
Published March 17, 2025

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents adopted a policy of restricting institutional speech to be approved by President Rebecca Cunningham in a 9-3 decision at its meeting March 13 and 14. Regents...

UMPD arrested one protester in the sixth-floor lobby of McNamara Alumni Center minutes after the Board of Regents approved the resolution.

Protester arrested at UMN Board of Regents meeting

by Mady Leick, Hannah Reynolds, and Hannah Ward
Published March 14, 2025

University of Minnesota Police Department (UMPD) arrested one protester in the McNamara Alumni Center minutes after the Board of Regents approved a resolution restricting institutional speech during their...

These three programs will be available next fall.

UMN adds certificate programs in design thinking, sexual health education, real estate

by Mady Leick
Published March 3, 2025

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved three new certificate programs for the fall 2025 semester at their Feb. 13 meeting. The College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS)...

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 31, 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...

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