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UMN endowment grows amid post-pandemic market success

UMN endowment grows amid post-pandemic market success

by Hannah Ward
Published August 1, 2024

The University of Minnesota Foundation (UMF) has seen its share of the University’s total endowment double to more than $4 billion in the last decade, giving the University the fourth-largest endowment...

Seven out of 17 UMN colleges have experienced dean turnover since 2021.

Dean turnover and how UMN combats it

by Georgia Jensen
Published July 30, 2024

Since 2021, seven of the 17 colleges at the University of Minnesota have been led by interim deans, underscoring the lengthy and complex process of hiring permanent deans. The University has experienced...

The course will be taught by Perry Hackett, Mary MacCarthy and Anne Cohen.

New course at UMN teaches students how to start biotech companies

by Georgia Jensen
Published July 25, 2024

Beginning this fall, the University of Minnesota will offer a new course teaching students how to start a biotech company. Called “What do you need to start a biotech company?” the course will...

Research is funded by the UMN Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center. Image courtesy of Dean Malvick and UMN Plant Pathology

UMN scientists make breakthrough in tar spot pathogen research

by Georgia Jensen
Published July 25, 2024

Researchers at the University of Minnesota reached a breakthrough in research on the corn tar spot pathogen, a disease that threatens corn production.The researchers recently developed and reported...

The Board unanimously approved the recommendation by the Eastcliff Task Force at a special meeting July 22.

UMN Board of Regents approves recommendation on Eastcliff Mansion

by Georgia Jensen
Published July 23, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents unanimously approved a recommendation to retain the Eastcliff Mansion as the University’s presidential residence and redirect funds currently spent on...

Trees and plants must adapt to the changing climate.

UMN develops new list of recommended species to make forests more resilient

by Josie Wise
Published July 23, 2024

At a seminar on Monday, an expert shared the University of Minnesota Extension’s climate-ready woodlands program. The list of tree species the program provided would help woodland stewards and owners...

BOR raises questions and suggestions regarding AI integration on campus.

UMN Board of Regents approve Title IX regulations

by Olivia Hines
Published July 22, 2024

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved one of two proposed resolutions for the implementation of the 2024 Title IX regulations for sex and sex-based discrimination at a special meeting Monday.During...

Protecting biodiversity and stabilizing the climate are equally important factors in healing the Earth, says UMN researcher.

UMN researcher pinpoints areas to protect before next mass extinction

by Josie Wise
Published July 22, 2024

A recent study co-authored by a University of Minnesota researcher identified a way to save thousands of species from extinction, but researchers are struggling to convince people to protect the land.  Published...

University of Minnesota Social Sciences Building captured on West Bank Thursday, July 18.

UMN Board of Regents endorse search postponement for Center of Holocaust and Genocide Studies director

by Georgia Jensen and Bianca Caputo
Published July 22, 2024

The Board of Regents approved a resolution supporting an administrative pause in hiring for a Director of the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at their meeting on July 10.Former Interim President...

Proposed Title IX policy changes will be up for action at the University Board of Regents meeting July 22. Image courtesy of Alex Provan

UMN Graduate Labor Union “frustrated” with lack of Title IX negotiations

by Bianca Caputo
Published July 22, 2024

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents discussed proposed updates to Title IX policies as Graduate Labor Union (GLU) protesters picketed outside the Board’s July 12 meeting.The Board will take...

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