The board's vote follows months of deliberation and controversy over the University's history.

In campuswide email sent to students Thursday morning, the Minnesota Student Association is calling for students to mobilize around renaming discussions.

Professor Emeritus John Wright was a trailblazer for the creation of the University's Department of African American and African Studies.

Officials say there needs to be a more open line of communication between the Legislature and the University.

The City Council approved tenant protections Friday aimed at reassuring residents concerned about privatization.

The Students' Alliance for Cooperative Living has been on the University of Minnesota campus for approximately 80 years.

Minneapolis and University police departments and the Office for Off-Campus Living are also door knocking and doing outreach to provide students safety information before Spring Jam.

The MSA survey found 79 percent of student workers on the Twin Cities campus had an on-campus job to pay for tuition, food or rent.

University Recycling and Student Unions and Activities signed an agreement with Spring Jam vendors that requires them to serve food with sustainable materials.