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The University could face fines for continued diversity programs.

UMN pauses DEI expansion, hiring for Law School Assistant Dean position

by Spencer White
Published February 1, 2025

The search for a new assistant dean of diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of Minnesota Law School is paused as the University reassesses its DEI programs, according to an email from Dean...

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...

The additive is shown to cause cancer in rats, but not humans.

Red 3 banned due to cancer link, UMN professors say

by Rachel Hoppe
Published January 29, 2025

The Food and Drug Administration decided red dye No. 3 (Red 3) will no longer be allowed in American food and medicine on Jan. 15, according to the FDA’s website. The color additive, used in some...

Three house sparrows resting on a house in Marcy Holmes on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

UMN professors warn about bird flu risks

by Rachel Hoppe
Published January 27, 2025

Bird flu cases have increased in the U.S. between species since 2022 with 67 confirmed cases in humans in January, according to the CDC.The CDC said the current health risks for humans and animals...

UMN faculty concerned hiring task force ineffective

UMN faculty concerned hiring task force ineffective

by Mady Leick
Published January 27, 2025

University of Minnesota faculty members are concerned about the Administrative Hiring Task Force. Provost Rachel Croson charged the task force to document and clearly explain the current hiring authority...

Dr. Ed Anderson (pictured here) is Chief Medical Officer at Bigfork Valley Hospital, an alumnus of the University of Minnesota Medical School and an Adjunct Clinical Professor with the University of Minnesota Rural Physician Associate Program. Photo courtesy of University Public Relations.

UMN announces proposed partnership with Essentia Health

by Rachel Hoppe
Published January 24, 2025

University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham announced plans for a new collaboration between the University and Duluth-based Essentia Health to create a not-for-profit healthcare organization,...

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...

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