Four University of Minnesota wrestlers have been suspended from competition until January, a team spokesman confirmed Wednesday evening.Redshirt freshman Larry Early and sophomores Ethan Lizak, Tommy Thorn...

The University of Minnesota is readying to lobby the Minnesota legislature for funding this year with the release of its proposed $122 million biennial budget request Friday. The request — which...

Recent data on the University of Minnesota’s Regents Scholarship could impact how employees perceive its benefits.      A small portion of the University’s noninstructional...

The comprehensive review process for deans at the University of Minnesota could get a revamp this summer.     Executive Vice President and Provost Karen Hanson discussed the dean review process...

The University of Minnesota-Morris has selected its next chancellor.     Effective July 1, Rodney S. Hanley will replace current Chancellor Jaqueline R. Johnson. School leaders made the...

To help solve pressing health issues, Boynton Health Service administrators are reaching out to a variety of groups on campus for input.      In recent weeks, Boynton has presented its...

Low interest rates are forcing the University of Minnesota Foundation to find new ways to cover overhead costs.     Faculty members raised concerns earlier this month that a new 3-percent UMF...

The push for unionization at the University of Minnesota will regain some traction because of a Minnesota Court of Appeals decision on Monday.     The court denied a request by the University...

As the University of Minnesota’s union push continues, faculty members have voiced concerns over its potential effects on tenure and pay.      But some experts say faculty members...

Two University of Minnesota governing bodies may soon team up to battle mental health issues on campus.     The Faculty Consultative Committee, Minnesota Student Association and the Council...

The recent death of a U.S. Supreme Court justice has delayed efforts to ban a controversial union fee.    The court’s 4-4 vote on fair share fees -— a due employees pay if they belong...

The vote for a University of Minnesota faculty union could see large delays if the state agrees to hear a University appeal.     The school filed an appeal Tuesday challenging a state...

The vote on faculty unionization at the University of Minnesota could experience large delays if the Minnesota Court of Appeals decides to allow a hearing of a school appeal.   The University filed...

The Minneapolis city attorney has issued a gag order against lawyers and an unnamed jury in the case of a local lawyer awaiting trial.     Jordan Kushner, a civil rights lawyer, is being charged...

While many faculty members at the University of Minnesota vocalized support when a unionization push began again in January, others have questioned the necessity of the organization efforts.     Now,...

In response to recent debates on college campuses, faculty members at the University of Minnesota recently approved a preliminary version of a resolution to protect free speech at the school.     Members...

Finding an executive-level administrator to fill an open position at a university comes at a cost.     Some officials say schools lack means to conduct large-scale searches to find the perfect...

Discussions on union dues have surfaced as University of Minnesota faculty members wait for the state to declare eligible members for the upcoming union vote.     Like any union, faculty members...

Workers throughout the state could receive more support from their employers when caring for a newborn, a child or an ill family member.     At a press conference Monday, state politicians announced...

Debates over free speech on campus may soon see faculty taking a definitive stance.     Amid nationwide discussion about free speech on college campuses, some University of Minnesota faculty...

In the past, megaphones on campus had to be accompanied by a permit.     Soon, groups will be allowed to use one bullhorn outside without having to apply to do so, as part of a set of changes...

Students of color are underrepresented in gifted student programs nationwide, and a new study points to a lack of diversity in teachers as one reason for the gap.     Vanderbilt University researchers...

Amid speculation over the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy, some are envisioning a Minnesotan nominee.     MSNBC, USA Today and CNN are among the prominent news organizations including U.S. Sen. Amy...

Twin Cities janitors will strike Wednesday for the first time in nearly 60 years.     Service Employees International Union Local 26 workers will hold a one-day strike to advocate for...

After alleged ethical violations arose at the University of Minnesota last week, some faculty members are critical of the school’s proposed solutions.     A University ethics review group...

Amid a growing push to fill high-demand jobs, the state unveiled a trial grant program to help low- and middle-income students pay for technical and community college.     Starting this fall,...

As some University of Minnesota faculty members make a push to unionize, state laws might complicate the process.     While the school’s faculty members and administration work with the...

Since a sit-in at Morrill Hall last February, the University of Minnesota has introduced a number of initiatives to address growing concerns about a lack of diversity at the school.     But...

The University of Minnesota is changing the way it informs students about crime near campus.     The school is now sending “Neighborhood Safety Notices” as the result of ongoing cooperation...

Ongoing renovations at the state Capitol have forced Gov. Mark Dayton to move the location of his upcoming State of the State address to the University of Minnesota campus.     Because of limited...

The University of Minnesota responded Wednesday to discrimination claims made last fall by three female former University of Minnesota-Duluth coaches.      The Board of Regents...

If a student-athlete is interested in joining a student group, getting an internship, studying abroad or visiting family, they need to find a way to fit it in between their academic and athletic commitments.     To...

Faculty members at the University of Minnesota are expected to file to form a union Wednesday, taking action on long-running discussions dating back to 2014.     The filing would kick-start...

Just in time for the semester’s final issue, University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler sat down with the Minnesota Daily for December’s edition of Kickin’ It with Kaler.  In this...

Sell-out crowds, prime-time games and increased revenues don’t equal profitability for the University of Minnesota’s athletics department.   Mirroring a nationwide trend, the University...

After state leaders announced a $1.2 billion surplus, the University of Minnesota is requesting additional funds from the state Legislature.    The $38.85 million  request, which is an addition...

To better match rates of other Big Ten schools, undergraduate nonresident, nonreciprocal tuition at the University of Minnesota might reach $35,000 in a few years.   For a newly admitted out-of-state...

In order to more closely match rates at other Big Ten schools, tuition for out-of-state undergraduates at the University of Minnesota might reach $35,000 in a few years. President Eric Kaler revealed his...

Amid slumping enrollment, financial struggles and lawsuits, a high-ranking University of Minnesota-Duluth administrator announced her resignation on Tuesday.    In an email to faculty members Tuesday,...

At the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus, one in every eight students comes from abroad.    The amount of international students at the campus has increased every year since...

Three former University of Minnesota-Duluth coaches and five former or current student-athletes lodged a Title IX complaint against the school Monday, two months after the coaches filed a lawsuit...

Emails released Monday by the University of Minnesota offer a glimpse into the school’s strategy for handling the resignation of its former athletic director. More than three months after Norwood...

BY BRIAN EDWARDS [email protected] Before students leave for Thanksgiving break, University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler sat down for another installment of Kickin’ It with Kaler. In November’s...