Alex Friedrich
It was a meandering discussion, but the most interesting topics revolved around changing support for higher education. Read more →
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Tag: politics
In January, both sides downplayed its significance. Read more →
Kust how far will the University of Minnesota go to pull off another tuition freeze? It depends. Read more →
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Faculty cited a recurring pattern of secrecy in MnSCU decision making regarding the hiring of private consultants, questionable spending decisions by the System Office, and an unwillingness to incorporate greater student and faculty input into long term planning. Read more →
An American Indian student group at the University of Minnesota has sent President Eric Kaler a letter urging him to keep the Washington “Redskins” name and logo out of TCF Bank Stadium when the team plays the Vikings Nov. 2. Read more →
The U agreed to drop its forced sports ticket-bundling practice after students pushed back and Gov. Mark Dayton said he was “appalled.” Read more →
In a sharply worded letter, Gov. Mark Dayton has asked University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler to drop the U’s practice of bundling football season tickets with those of other sports.
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This week, Gov. Mark Dayton announced the appointments of six new and returning trustees to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system. In his announcement, he sounds like he’s not that pleased with revelations about how MnSCU handles contracts for its chancellor and outside vendors: I expect these new members, and the entire Board, Read more →
In an attempt to revitalize the University of Minnesota Medical School, Gov. Mark Dayton today established a committee to suggest ways to bring it back to its former glory. The move comes after years of decline in med-school rankings as well as a recent review that says the institution, though strong, has suffered from staff Read more →