Budget

The University has two separate budgets. Operating budget is planned for system-wide functions and includes all five campuses, while the capital budget includes all building construction and infrastructure work. Each year the school submits two separate budget requests to the state Legislature. Over the past decade, state support to the University has dwindled, and yearly appropriations for the operating budget are back to late 1990s levels. This resulted in numerous cuts and 3 major tuition increases.
May. 17, 2013
The House and Senate both voted to fund a University of Minnesota tuition freeze and the DREAM Act.
Apr. 25, 2013
The full House voted 86-44 Thursday to increase funding to the University of Minnesota that would freeze tuition for the next two years.
Apr. 22, 2013
The full Senate hasn’t yet released its bonding proposal.
Apr. 10, 2013
Lawmakers said they were disappointed with the way Kaler framed the University’s request.
By
  • Daily Editorial Board
Mar. 14, 2013
Paul Ryan’s budget is an update to the same fiscal plan Americans rejected last election.
Feb. 11, 2013
Students directly lobbied for the tuition freeze.
Jan. 28, 2013
Kaler disputed claims made in a recent article on administrative costs.
Jan. 23, 2013
It also held elections for several vacant positions.
Jan. 23, 2013
Gov. Dayton’s budget proposal would increase spending for higher education.
Jan. 22, 2013
The hire was announced days after legislators raised concerns.
Dec. 06, 2012
Officials prepared an alternative budget solution in case of the ‘fiscal cliff.’
Nov. 08, 2012
The University president discussed the election Tuesday.
By
  • Brittney Johnson, University student
Oct. 01, 2012
How do we solve our agricultural problems?
Sep. 12, 2012
U students’ priorities this election align with young voters nationwide.
Jul. 11, 2012
At Wednesday's meeting, the board also finalized administrative leave policies, a U-wide tech upgrade and new staff appointments.

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