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May 18, 2013

Eric Kaler

University’s 16th president took office July 1st, 2011 during a tumultuous period for the school and the state. His first day on the job coincided with an ongoing state shutdown. A few days later he presented a budget to the Board of Regents that increased tuition and was heavy in cuts. He replaced former president Bob Bruininks.

University begins making case at Capitol

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Jan. 22, 2013
University officials have been frequent visitors at the Capitol following criticism of bloat.

University to review administrative spending

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Jan. 22, 2013
The hire was announced days after legislators raised concerns.

Kaler talks budget, holiday plans

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Dec. 12, 2012
The Legislature will take up his budget request next year.

U for sale: branding in higher ed

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Dec. 10, 2012
As competition increases, colleges and universities are ramping up efforts to brand themselves.

U announces new VP for equity and diversity

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Dec. 10, 2012
LSU’s Katrice Albert is set to take over June 28, pending regents approval.

U to assess undergrad programs

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Dec. 03, 2012
Administrators want a standard system to evaluate undergrad programs.

In offering tuition freeze, U isn’t alone

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  • Jessica Lee
Nov. 13, 2012
Other state schools are battling lower state support and looking to be creative, too.

In academic admin. office cut, University to save $1.1 million

Nov. 08, 2012
The senior vice president of the Office for Academic Administration will leave for State University of New York at Albany.

Kaler talks amendments, VP search

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Nov. 08, 2012
The University president discussed the election Tuesday.

Learning from each other

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  • Daily Editorial Board
Nov. 07, 2012
President Kaler should choose a vice president who expands the role of diversity.

Deciding what to discover

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  • Daily Editorial Board
Oct. 31, 2012
Students should be involved in the future of research.

Kaler names new VP of research

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Oct. 29, 2012
Brian Herman will replace Tim Mulcahy on Jan. 1, pending Board of Regents approval.

Kaler talks budget, campus campaigns

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Oct. 23, 2012
Kaler talked with the Minnesota Daily about legislative expectations, the election and University programs.

U administrators host talk on diversity

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Oct. 18, 2012
The U is looking at buildings besides Coffman for student group spaces.

Regents approve two-year budget request

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Oct. 15, 2012
The request will go before the state Legislature in January.

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