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Kaler: End Admin Leaves
The practice, and constant rules exceptions, led to exorbitant bonuses for former U executives and anger among citizens.

Budget: Praise and Concern
2013 budget includes small raises, but 3.5 percent tuition increase draws questions.

Gophers and Vikings Will Share
U and NFL team agree to joint use of TCF Bank Stadium while new Vikings stadium is built.

Year One: "A Blast"
Read Pres Kaler's speech to the Board of Regents on his first academic year as president.

Fairview-U Partnership Grows
$182 million day-surgery/outpatient center to be built near campus.

SEED into STEM
U Design dean argues that science and tech decisions must "follow the triple-bottom-line of bringing social and environmental benefits as well as economic ones."

Tuition Up, a Little
3.5 percent increase would be smallest in 12 years.

More Plants = More Plant Life
U research shows greater variety of plants leads to larger overall plant mass.

Good Neighbor U
U of M Good Neighbor Fund makes six local grants.

A Perfect 10(K)
Seven-time all-American Hassan Mead breaks 38-year-old Gopher record in 10,000 meter run.

Big Woods, Tiny Particles
$283 million experiment will rely on an underground particle detector in northern Minnesota.

Big Money on Campus
Duluth TV report on $535,000 'transition' paid to retiring chancellor and Regents' vow to halt the practice.

Open Book
New source for free and low-cost textbooks can help faculty save students' money.

Teague is New AD
VCU's Norwood Teague will replace Joel Maturi, pending Regent approval in May.

Earth Power
U technology seeks to harness geothermal heat for electricity.

Penguin Population Pinpointed
U of M Ph.D. student helped determine that there are about twice as many emperor penguins as thought.

Regents Review Exec Pay Packages
Excessive 'transition' packages and failure to discuss them with board will be reviewed.

What Price College?
Affordability discussion gives students a chance to be heard.

Divine New Regent
Thomas Devine, B.A. '79, will fill the seat vacated by Steve Sviggum. 

Three-Year Degree?
President's year-round calendar idea is gaining interest.

Students Getting Cheated
Chemistry Prof. Chris Cramer points to the culprit in tuition hikes: Minnesota has cut state support for higher ed this millennium by more than any other state.

Capitol Pitch
President and students rally on Support the U Day.

Raking in Recyclables
U of M earns $300K per year from its active recycling program.

Kaler Argues for Better Bonding
Disappointed by legislative proposals, U president speaks out.

Pushing Against Parkinson's
Two U studies are uncovering more about the basics of the debilitating disease.

Hot Winter Sports
See our Go Gophers p[age for headlines, links and events.

Kill Connects with State
Football coach has made 23 appearances around Minnesota this offseason.

Judge the U Going Forward
New Pres. Kaler will 'chart the road ahead.'

Champions Weekend
- Women win NCAA hockey crown
- Tony Nelson wins NCAA heavyweight wrestling title.

More on the Year-Round Calendar Idea
Three semesters and three-year graduation was suggested by President Kaler two weeks ago.

New Carlson Dean from Inside
Sri Zaheer has been with the business school for more than 20 years.

Regent Sviggum to Resign
Conflict of interest with GOP post alleged.

Kaler Vows to End Exec Largesse
Overpaid 'leaves' for top executives will end, he vows. Regents will help.
Read the original investigation here.

Hockey Heroes
- Gopher women win WCHA playoff title
- Men win regular season title

A Degree in Three?
The Minnesota Daily reports on Pres. Kaler's idea for a year-round academic calendar.

State of the U
Pres. Kaler holds line on admin costs, announces new initiatives in his first State of the U address. StarTribune, Pioneer Press approve.

What's the Plan?
With light rail in the near future, city planners look at retail mix, parking and other issues in Stadium Village.

Bruce Rader Named Forman Fellow
Alumni VP to research engagement practices and measurements.

Get that Colon Checked
U study is first to confirm life-saving effects of colonoscopy.

Paid Leave Plus
StarTribune report on generous bonuses and leave pay for outgoing U execs.

State of the U
President Kaler will deliver first State of the University address March 1.

AD Search Underway
U names committee and search firm to replace retiring Athletic Director Joel Maturi.

Teamwork!
Gopher wrestlers win National Duals team title.

Earth-Unfriendly E-Cars?
In China, electric cars seem to make pollution problems worse.

Celebrating Siebert
One last Gopher baseball game in Siebert Field set for May 1.

Discretionary Fund in Focus
StarTribune describes fund for presidential special projects.

Proliferation Regulation
U's Hormel Institute finding may help regulate how stem cells grow.

Joel Maturi to Retire
U's athletic director to step down July 1 after 10 years.

Q&A with Kill
Football coach discusses recruiting class and the future with ESPN.

AHC Due for Check-Up
President Kaler says the Academic Health Center will get an independent review.

President Lays Out Agenda
President Kaler talked with Capitol reporters Friday.

Kaler Addresses Student Concerns
President's monthly interview with the Minnesota Daily covers, bonding, international students, and more.

Skip the Highlighter
Minnesota and four other schools pilot e-textbook program.

The Missing Leap?
U researchers replicate the jump from single-celled to complex organisms.

Dance Champs
The U won national titles in jazz dance and pom this weekend in Florida. See the jazz dance performance here.

Honeycrisp of Pears?
U fruit breeders are working on hardy, tasty pears.

How Much Is that Duckie Out the Window?
U research tries to put a dollar figure on nature.

New HIV Treatment Target: Human Protein
U researchers find a new target for HIV drugs - a human protein that triggers anti-viral response. 

Money for Kids
U's $15 million federal grant to jump start childhood education and family support programs.

Flu Fears Founded
The U's Michael Osterholm is among those supporting withholding 'bird flu' research details.

Help for Happy Holidays
U Family Social Sciences Professor Bill Doherty gives tips on making the family time joyous and stress-free. (Audio)

Say No to Naysayers
College is still worth it, editorial argues.

Student Light Show a Big Wow
Five more 'performances left.

Budget, Tuition and Football
President Kaler talks with the Minnesota Daily about his first semester.

Open for Business
U of M changes how it does research for businesses.

U Grad Rates Rise
More students are graduating in four years, though there's more work to be done.

Flexible Work = Healthy and Happy
U study of Best Buy's Results Only Work Environment shows personal benefits.