Katrina Pross
Articles
Most graduate and professional student programs to see 3 percent tuition hike
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved a 3 percent tuition increase for most graduate and professional student programs Wednesday. Graduate student leaders are concerned about the impact the increase will have on students.
New student representatives to the Board of Regents look to next year
Student representatives to the board are responsible for attending regent meetings, where they serve as non-voting members on committees. The representatives speak on behalf of the student body and publish reports that include topics they want to bring to the regents’ attention.
UMN Board of Regents approves new leadership
University Board of Regents approve new leadership at Friday's meeting, making regent Ken Powell chair and regent Steve Sviggum vice chair of the University’s governing board.
Professor's ‘grave misconduct’ in UMN lab leads to discipline
A tenured neuroscience professor at the University of Minnesota faces disciplinary action for mistreatment of researchers after the University found "grave misconduct" in his lab.
Chinese billionaire accused of sexually assaulting UMN student will not be charged
Chinese billionaire Richard Liu will not face charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a University of Minnesota student, according to a statement released on Friday.
University of Minnesota announces lone presidential finalist
The University of Minnesota Board of Regent's voted Joan Gabel as the sole finalist for the next University president.
Breaking down the 67 UMN presidential candidates' resumes
A vast majority of candidates considered for the University of Minnesota presidential position listed higher education experiences, according to recently obtained candidate information.
Structural fire reported in Prospect Park
Minneapolis Fire Department responded to a structural fire Wednesday night around 8:10 p.m. at 501 29th Ave. SE. MFD reported on Twitter at 8:26 p.m. that the fire, which was at a commercial building, was under control with no victims or injuries.
UMN Board of Regents hires new firm for presidential search
The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents decided to discontinue its partnership with the search firm Storbeck/Pimentel and Associates for its role in the search to find the next University president, according to a statement released Wednesday.
Report details sexual assault allegation against Chinese billionaire Richard Liu
Richard Liu, a Chinese billionaire and founder of JD.com was arrested for alleged sexual assault against a 21-year-old University of Minnesota student from China.
