Regents approve contracts with food and beverage vendors
(4/11/2008) On April 11, the Board of Regents approved four long-term contracts with vendors for food and beverage service on University of Minnesota campuses.

U inaugurates Rochester chancellor
(4/4/2008) Stephen Lehmkuhle was formally installed as the first chancellor of the University of Minnesota, Rochester on April 4. He took over the reins of the downtown Rochester campus in fall 2007.

Strength through change
(3/11/2008) In his sixth State of the U address, President Bruininks talked of the challenge of change and how it can motivate action.

U comments on central corridor LRT alignment
(2/26/2008) On February 27, the Metropolitan Council will vote on the route alignment for the Central Corridor light rail transit (CCLRT) line. Kathleen O'Brien, the University's vice president for University Services, released a statement on the alignment.

Tenure policy revised in historic effort
(12/17/2007) The University's faculty tenure policy, revised in 2007 in a process led by the faculty, increases the rigor and adds flexibility for the next generation of outstanding faculty members.

U names Wippman new dean of Law School
(12/17/2007) The University has invited Minnesota native David Wippman to lead the U's Law School, one of the top 20 law schools in the nation.

Graduation rates continue to rise on Twin Cities campus
(12/14/2007) The U announced that on the Twin Cities campus, the percentage of students graduating in four years increased to 44.9 percent in 2007, significantly up from the 2006 rate of 41.1 percent. In addition, the five-year graduation rate increased to 60.5 percent and the six-year rate has climbed to 63.6 percent.

The Rochester campus has a new home
(12/3/2007) The University of Minnesota, Rochester finally has its very own digs in the heart of downtown Rochester. Chancellor Lehmkuhle talks about what lies ahead for UMR.

Morris hosts the CSC
(11/13/2007) For its annual meeting outside the Twin Cities, the Civil Service Committee met on the Morris campus in October.

Getting their feet wet
(9/10/2007) CAPA's annual retreat included P&A staff survey results and a dose of fun to prepare for the 2007-08 academic year.

A new year begins
(6/12/2007) Civil Service Committee 2006-07 chair Peg Wolff reports on progress and transition to the new leadership team.

Brand aids
(6/12/2007) Successful brands can create an aura about things. But a few years ago, U professor Mary Vavrus noticed a new kind of branding: one that targets people.

Bruininks unveils tuition reform plan
(6/8/2007) The University of Minnesota is taking concrete steps to soften the burden of tuition for students on all of its campuses. On June 7 President Bob Bruininks discussed with the Board of Regents a multifaceted plan for tuition reform systemwide.

Leading leaders
(5/22/2007) What makes good leaders so effective? Joyce Bono, who directs the University of Minnesota Leadership Lab, has answers. She has spent her career decoding the behavioral DNA of leadership.

Meet the new regents
(5/15/2007) Four new regents took the oath of office in Minneapolis May 10 at the onset of the board's monthly meetings: Maureen Cisneros, Linda Cohen, Venora Hung, and Dean Johnson were sworn in by alumna and Minnesota Supreme Court justice Lorie Gildea.

Creating the best places to learn and work
(5/15/2007) The Board of Regents approved a six-year capital plan that puts the U at the forefront nationally in creating exceptional facilities for higher education. Also, a review of the May 10-11 meetings.

CAPA 2007 transition begins
(5/14/2007) New executive committee and P&A senators announced; themes for the coming years will include increasing work loads and documenting contributions of P&A staff.

Great minds do not think alike
(5/1/2007) More than 300 leading academics from 115 colleges and universities met at the U in April to shared their best ideas for attracting and keeping faculty of color.

Johnson inaugurated at UMM
(4/24/2007) Jacqueline R. Johnson was formally installed as the fifth chancellor of the University of Minnesota, Morris on April 20 during a day full of activities showcasing the campus and its students.

UMD graduates its first Transformational Leadership Program class
(4/10/2007) Nineteen UMD staff members completed an intensive program that has developed their skills and is now transforming campus programs on the path to excellence.

Bruininks delivers State of the U for 2007
(4/6/2007) President Robert Bruininks delivered his fifth State of the U address on April 5 at the Coffman Union Theater on the Twin Cities campus, and he used the address to highlight some of the many achievements made across the University system since the strategic positioning initiative was launched two years ago.

Engagement party
(4/2/2007) The U's first Public Engagement Day will celebrate U-community partnerships.

Concerted effort
(3/27/2007) President Robert Bruininks used the March 2007 Board of Regents meeting to celebrate the U's progress, reset the strategic goal, and look at the road ahead. The message? Excellence has no end date.

Highlighting P&A workforce diversity and excellence
(3/27/2007) Six profiles of P&A staff highlight the broad range and professionalism of this employee group at the U. The annual CAPA celebration will be April 20.

Apply now for seats on the Civil Service Committee
(3/20/2007) Members of the 15-member CSC talked recently about benefits of serving. Civil service staff members at UMC, UMD, and UMTC are invited to seek one of five seats open for 2007-08.

From strategic positioning to strategic action
(3/20/2007) A major theme at the Board of Regents meetings March 8-9 was transition from planning to implementation of strategic positioning initiatives, with reports from senior vice presidents Sullivan and Cerra and vice president Barceló. McKnight Land-Grant Professors for 2007-09 were also recognized.

Seeking an edge in the biomedical sciences
(3/13/2007) The University of Minnesota has a rich legacy of innovation in the biomedical sciences. To ensure that it stays competitive in attracting star researchers, the U is asking the state for a unique bonding capability to invest in biomedical science facilities.

Changing perceptions
(3/6/2007) The student-athletes on Jim and Meg Stephenson's women's gymnastics team are the epitome of dedication, both to their sport and their studies. An ongoing U governance committee initiative is aiming to enhance campus support for athletics at the University and share the many great stories of its participants.

The core of who we are
(3/2/2007) Tom Schumacher, director of the University's Office of Institutional Compliance, answered questions about the U's code of conduct for faculty, staff, and volunteers, which was revised Dec. 8, 2006.

State of the U 2007
(2/28/2007) Annual address will focus on historic strengths, spirit and commitment to excellence as keys to future challenges.

UMD alumna elected tribal chair
(2/23/2007) Karen Diver is the first chairwoman of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. The 1987 University of Minnesota, Duluth graduate heads a tribal government that employs approximately 1,700 people and has assets exceeding $300 million.

Stage set for Northrop renewal
(2/13/2007) At their February 2007 meeting, U Regents heard recommendations for renovating Northrop Memorial Auditorium. The historic centerpiece of the Twin Cities campus also provided the backdrop for a broader discussion of University and state priorities in the coming year.

Up to the task
(2/13/2007) In two reports to the Regents, vice president for research Tim Mulcahy outlined the U's strengths and challenges regarding research, as well as strategies for moving forward.

State of the AHC 2007
(2/6/2007) In his 2007 State of the AHC speech, senior vice president Frank Cerra outlined initiatives to help the University of Minnesota's Academic Health Center achieve global prominence.

U makes push for increased state funding
(1/16/2007) University officials are turning to the Minnesota State Legislature for the funding support necessary to both sustain the U's current quality and competitiveness and invest in the University's plan to become one of the top public research universities in the world.

Regents approve stadium design, new price tag
(1/3/2007) The University's Board of Regents saw schematic designs for the new TCF Bank Stadium in a special meeting Jan. 3. And after hearing details of the design from University officials and a representative of the architectural team, the regents approved the design as well as the stadium's revised budget, which is now $288.5 million.

Strong rebound
(12/12/2006) Six years ago, the NCAA cited the U for "significant, widespread and intentional" violations of intercollegiate athletic policy. Today, its athletic compliance program is a national model.

Cumulative effect
(12/12/2006) The December 2006 Board of Regents meetings illustrated that "Transforming the U" has become the way the University of Minnesota does business.

Morris on the move
(12/1/2006) Chancellor Jacqueline Johnson discusses the future of University of Minnesota, Morris and its role in the U's push to become a top-three public research university.

Ascending U
(11/22/2006) Two years into an aggressive strategic positioning campaign, the University of Minnesota is already on its way to becoming a top-three public research university.

U announces enhancements in Rochester
(11/16/2006) The University of Minnesota has announced significant enhancements to its presence in Rochester, including new and expanded academic programs and research partnerships, additional Rochester faculty and the designation of the University of Minnesota Rochester as an official campus of the U.

Community envisioned for UMore Park
(11/13/2006) The UMore Park steering committee made recommendations for the future of the 12-square-mile parcel--including the development of a vibrant new community--to the Board of Regents.

Allen Levine named dean of CFANS
(10/24/2006) A Q&A with Levine, whose appointment follows an extensive national search and will begin Nov. 13 upon approval by the regents.

Gift receipts
(9/15/2006) The University of Minnesota announced recently that an impressive $181 million in private gifts was raised in fiscal year 2006, continuing an upward trend that began a decade ago.

U expands orientation for new faculty
(8/29/2006) This year for the first time, the U rolled out the welcome mat to new faculty on the Twin Cities campus for three days of programs designed for success.

The write way to learn
(8/25/2006) The Twin Cities Baccalaureate Writing Initiative is out to improve the writing ability of every student on the Twin Cities campus. Its centerpiece is a planned new department in the College of Liberal Arts that will consolidate writing expertise and instruction.

New college and environmental institute gear up to propel U to the top
(8/21/2006) The University held a public forum Aug. 16 to introduce its new College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences and planned Institute on the Environment. Both college and institute would engage in interdisciplinary work and maintain open, collaborative relationships with external constituencies.

Triumph of the neigh-sayers
(8/11/2006) The new Equine Center on the Twin Cities campus in St. Paul will boost the University's ability to improve the health of horses, and serve as a meeting ground for horse owners around the region. Last Wednesday, a crowd of two- and four-legged enthusiasts turned out to watch a team of powerful Percherons break ground for the center.

A transforming U takes shape
(6/30/2006) On July 1, the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, went from 20 colleges to 17. In a move to consolidate and enhance its strengths, the U created three new colleges (out of six) that will better serve the people of Minnesota and help it become one of the top three public research universities in the world.

A vision for the future
(6/27/2006) A book about the General College vision illustrates more than 70 years of innovation and lessons learned, including a focus on first-year student success and multiculturalism in the curriculum. That vision will become a core part of the new Department of Postsecondary Teaching and Learning in the College of Education and Development as the colleges come together July 1.