A recently released report found University of Minnesota students pay an average of $22 in TCF Bank campus debit card account fees.

Smith introduced three bills late last month to better inform students about loans and college costs.

Members of the search committee will be announced before the end of spring semester.

The Board of Regents appears split, with several regents opposed to renaming Coffman Union and three other buildings on campus, while others say they still haven’t made up their mind. Only one regent has voiced support for renaming thus far.

If House and Senate leadership cannot decide on a time to vote on new regents, Gov. Tim Walz will appoint regents.

The Minnesota Student Association drafted a bill advocating for better leasing practices, which is likely to pass this session.