Kaler addressed higher education committees Tuesday, stressing the University’s importance in the state.

University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler highlighted the school's funding state requests at a press conference Wednesday.

The Board of Regents voted on Joan Gabel's confirmation at a special meeting Tuesday.

The Board of Regents also increased non-resident, non-reciprocity tuition and discussed systemwide enrollment.

The University of Minnesota's Board of Regents voted on a 10 percent tuition hike for incoming non-resident, non-reciprocity students and a 5.5 percent increase for continuing students.

The applicants for open seats on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents include seven students.

On this week's episode, some University of Minnesota students face additional barriers because of an individual disease.