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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...

Senior Vice President Myron Frans presenting during the University of Minnesota Board of Regents special meeting on Monday June 26, 2023.

Meet the UMN Board of Regents state at-large, fifth district candidates

by Mady Leick
Published May 6, 2025

The Minnesota State Legislature will elect four new University of Minnesota Board of Regents this spring to fill the four open seats — one student at-large, two statewide at-large and one fifth district...

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

DoÄŸukan 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...

The meshed net soaked in insecticides attracts Japanese beetles using pheromones and kills them. Courtesy of Aditya Prabhu.

UMN students develop new repellent for invasive beetle

by Colleen McGowan
Published May 2, 2025

Three University of Minnesota students from the Carlson School of Management developed a new bug repellent, called Alure, aimed toward eradicating Japanese beetles, an invasive insect in North America.Aditya...

Mohammed Sadiki in his line of work, making innovations in agriculture that help to create a better environment. Courtesy of Aziz Bamousse.

UMN alum Mohammed Sadiki dedicated 40 years to a better environment

by Colleen McGowan
Published April 30, 2025

Mohammed Sadiki has dedicated his life to create a more sustainable environment through his work in agriculture and public service.Last month, Sadiki received the Outstanding Achievement Award from...

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...

Louthan was informed by CLA Dean GerShun Avilez that the center’s statements would be taken down April 1. Courtesy of Dahli Durley Photography

UMN Center for Austrian Studies director resigns in protest after institutional statement removals

by Anshu Patel
Published April 27, 2025

Earlier this month, Howard Louthan announced his resignation as director of the Center for Austrian Studies (CAS) in response to the University of Minnesota’s removal of a 2022 CAS statement condemning...

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...

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