Regents shelve sale of warehouse property

Purchased in 2015, some regents feel a sale now could send the wrong message and hinder future land acquisitions.

Disciplined Humphrey professor resigns, according to faculty mentor

James Ron was suspended last year following an investigation into alleged sexual harassment. 

Gabel on campus climate: 'We have work to do'

Report: UMN should bolster public record production unit, training

The University of Minnesota could be better at producing public records when requested and has outlined ways to improve how it turns over records to the public 

Similar to other schools, students of color report lower sense of belonging at UMN

Students of color generally report they feel a sense of belonging at lower rates than their white peers, a trend reflected in broader data for other institutions as well.

Gabel updates regents on work to fulfill renaming charge

The Board of Regents took several actions at its October meeting, including approving the purchase of the Shriners Hospital property and passing a resolution to extend the University of Minnesota’s contract with Aramark for up to two years.

Disciplined professor set to lead lone human rights capstone course

A professor disciplined for alleged sexual harassment by the Humphrey School of Public Affairs is slated to be the sole instructor teaching the only human rights capstone class next spring, leading some students to say they will not take the class at all. 

Third provost candidate unveiled

Rachel Croson, a current dean at Michigan State University, is the third of four candidates to fill the role of the University of Minnesota’s executive vice president and provost.

Renaming to resurface at next regents meeting

Regents will not focus on the renaming of any particular building, but will explore the first of what will likely be several discussions about creating procedures to guide any future renaming effort.