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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...

Courtesy of Chavi Steiner.

Trump administration investigating antisemitism at UMN, four other colleges

by Jack O’Connor
Published February 4, 2025

The University of Minnesota is among five colleges under investigation by Donald Trump’s Department of Education over allegations of antisemitism, according to the Education Department’s Monday press...

Professor Maria Gini has been with the department for over 40 years. Courtesy of Maria Gini.

UMN Computer Science professor wins Presidential Award

by Mady Leick
Published February 3, 2025

University of Minnesota Professor Maria Gini was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring after 40 years in the Computer Science Department. She was...

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...

University of Minnesota faculty say the departmental statement takedowns lack procedure and transparency

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...

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