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May 19, 2013

Bob Bruininks

University's 15th president resigned from office in 2011 after nine-year tenure to return to the school’s faculty. As president Bruininks faced major decline in state funding leading to cuts and tuition increases, but made student scholarships his top priority in order to keep higher education affordable to lower and middle-income students.

Moe, Mason envisioned campus football

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Oct. 11, 2012
Former AD Tom Moe and former head football coach Glen Mason started the movement for an on-campus stadium.

Regents wrap up summer

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Jul. 18, 2012
The board finalized appointments, changes to leave policies and technology updates.

Kaler says an external AHC review could be on the way

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Dec. 05, 2011
The announcement came in response to contention over a year-long internal review.

In search of a new formula

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Aug. 03, 2011
With less state funding, Big Ten schools are searching for a way to balance cost and quality.

Shutdown’s end could bring extra $25M to U

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Jul. 15, 2011
Students stand to benefit, and the physics and nanotechnology building might finally arrive on campus.

“A night of deep sorrow”

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Jul. 01, 2011
Signs of hope that state legislators and Gov. Mark Dayton could finalize a budget before the midnight deadline proved wrong. The state plunged into its largest shutdown in history at midnight.

Eric Kaler set to take office Friday as 16th U president

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Jun. 29, 2011
He replaces President Bob Bruininks, who will join the Humphrey School of Public Affairs faculty.

Regents approve budget

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Jun. 20, 2011
Regents Laura Brod and Steve Sviggum, two of the newest to the Board, were the only dissenters.

Layoff notices make shutdown real

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Jun. 15, 2011
More than 40,000 may be jobless if no agreement is reached on a state budget.

U budget proposal includes tuition hikes

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Jun. 07, 2011
There are also cuts to academic programs and staff.

Search for new U provost continues

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May. 25, 2011
Widened publication of the job opening will open the door for new candidates.

For Bruininks, one last budget battle, then a final bow

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May. 05, 2011
After nine years as president, Bob Bruininks is prepared to return to the faculty.

Bruininks talks funding and fees

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Mar. 31, 2011
The University has shelved a plan that would have charged students according to major.

Blue Ribbon reports hint at future of U

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Mar. 28, 2011
University colleges have laid out their plans to deal with long-term cuts.

MSA to form lobbying coalition for U system

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Mar. 09, 2011
Bruininks also spoke at MSA forum about his after-term plans.

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