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Friday, June 19, 2025

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The University’s Board of Regents approved the budget in a 9-3 vote. — Image by Hannah Reynolds

UMN approves operating budget, controversial tuition hikes and academic program cuts

by Hannah Reynolds and Sara Hussein | Published June 19, 2025

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents voted Wednesday to approve the upcoming year’s operating budget, hiking tuition across all campuses and making cuts to academic programs.

The $5.1 billion budget outlines a 6.5% increase in tuition for in-state undergraduate and graduate students attending the Twin Cities and Rochester campuses. Nonresident tuition rates will increase by 7.5%, raising out-of-state tuition costs to nearly $40,000 a year.

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News

University honors Hortmans, holds space for civic grief

By Hannah Reynolds | The University of Minnesota held a service Wednesday afternoon to honor alumni Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, who were killed Saturday in what officials are calling a targeted act of political violence.

Opinion

Opinion: Healthcare cuts harm households and hospitals alike

By Matthew Jegers | Few things in life are as important as staying healthy. No matter if you are a college student or a retiree, staying in good physical and mental shape is the only way we can make sure we all live long and happy lives.