Federal funding flat
(10/7/2008) Federal funding flat

An engine of growth
(9/16/2008) President Bruininks presented the U's biennial budget request to the Board of Regents on Sept. 12. The proposed budget for the 2010-11 biennium (two-year budget period) requests $141.2 million in new state money to maintain the University's competitive position and strengthen Minnesota's economy.

Emergency preparedness and a safe U
(9/9/2008) The technology used to communicate emergencies has evolved. The U maintains a comprehensive emergency preparedness Web site, and with so many new and returning students, faculty and staff can assist in creating a culture of safety by being a resource for students.

UMF names new CEO; U announces record year for giving
(8/14/2008) On the day that the U announced another record year of giving by donors, the University of Minnesota Foundation named L. Steven Goldstein as its new president and CEO, effective immediately. He replaces Gerald B. Fischer, who is stepping down after 18 years in the position.

The bucks start here
(7/3/2008) At the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis, provosts from 12 Midwestern universities vowed to pull together to help the region forge alliances and flex its economic muscle.