Erin Adler

College students across Minnesota may get less financial aid from the Minnesota State Grant program after already seeing cuts.

North Wind’s plan to build an “unmatched” hypersonic-wind testing lab has drawn protests by U students objecting to the company’s close military ties.

Macalester graduate Dr. Neal Barnard’s lawsuit was dismissed this week but he plans to refile the case.

The U says the two dozen commencements held at 3M Arena at Mariucci and other venues each spring have put a “significant strain” on campus resources.

Minnesota State said much of the increase in student enrollment is mostly concentrated at its technical schools. The U saw gains at all five campuses.

The U was the only college or university in Minnesota with any issues recorded in its labs by the federal agency in 2024.

The U had considered in 2022 selling the historic mansion that has housed university presidents for decades and, most recently, Gov. Tim Walz.

English majors in Minnesota have declined by 44% while health professions have increased sevenfold, for instance. What’s the future for the liberal arts?

Kirk was scheduled to speak at the U before his death. Author Michael Knowles headlined the sold-out event in his place.

Some professors have moved classes online due to safety concerns ahead of the Minneapolis event.