After violent incidents occurred on the property housing the Students’ Co-Op, the organization hopes to improve community relationships following safety changes.

During their September meeting, the regents also discussed their relationship with Fairview Health and public safety on campus.

As the Fairview-Sanford merger remains delayed, the next month could be critical for the University to determine its healthcare partnership.

The initiatives include restrictions on public building access, residence hall protection, Dinkytown police presence and a review of SAFE-U alerts.

Students at the Twin Cities and Rochester campuses face a 3.5% tuition increase.

Four candidates were selected by the Board of Regents for the University’s interim president position, including Jeffrey M. Ettinger, Myron Frans, Mary Holz-Clause and E. Thomas Sullivan.

University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel announced the University will be appointing other University administrators to fill the role until a permanent replacement is found.

The University of Minnesota announced it is conducting a nationwide search for the next vice president of University Services.

Changes include increased police presence, further coverage by safety alerts and updated safety infrastructure on and off campus.