Due to travel restrictions, a pause on embassy and consulate services and more, the once-growing body of new international students has taken a hit.

University President Joan Gabel also discussed the ongoing Board of Regents election with the Minnesota Daily in a virtual interview Monday.

Professors from the University of Minnesota and other universities signed on to a letter last month asking university administrations to apply the “strictest of scrutiny” in hiring former Trump administration employees.

The policy changes would be expected to generate an estimated $300,000 in revenue for the University annually.

The University completed its review of UMPD, with the consultation of Dr. Cedric Alexander, which provides recommendations to “align” policing with community expectations.

The biennial budget request for $46.5 million in new funding is the lowest in two decades due to the state deficit.

The newly formed ASA aims to forge a sense of community for Arab students.

The RISE program, led by third-year law student Shantal Pai, launched last week in an effort to create a safe space for students of color to discuss their experiences pursuing law.

One political expert said the party’s future is uncertain as impeachment proceedings continue next month.

Phillips will serve as vice president for student affairs and dean of students beginning on March 1 pending Board of Regents approval.