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tuition increase
Coverage of tuition increase in the Nexus archive.
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- University of Minnesota approves 3.8% tuition hike amid millions in budget cuts
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved a 3.8% tuition increase amid $44 million in budget cuts, leading to job reductions and the sale of the Les Bolstad Golf Course to a housing developer. University leaders cited rising costs, inflation, and decreased public investment as reasons for the tuition hike.
- University of Wisconsin regents elect new president and approve tuition increase
The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents elected Kyle Weatherly as its president and approved a 2% tuition increase for the 2026-27 academic year. The increase, supported by a 15-1 vote, aims to address rising costs and maintain educational quality, with Regent Tim Nixon opposing due to concerns about communication and student burden.