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4 days ago
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Two shot outside Mariucci Arena Friday released from hospital
Two people who were shot Friday night following a Wayzata High School graduation ceremony held on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis have been released from the hospital, university officials said. The two men, ages 49 and 19, were injured in a 8:20 p.m. shooting Friday outside Mariucci Arena following the ceremony. A suspect in the shooting is in custody. The investigation by university police, Minneapolis police and the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is continuing. Two shot Friday night outside Mariucci Arena on UMN campus U of M researchers are planting 'survivor' trees in hopes of defeating Dutch elm disease UMN names Gretchen Ritter executive vice president, provost Five local places to take Mom to see flowers on Mother's Day weekend NAMI MN Sue Abderholden to retire as executive director after 24 years
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Two shot outside Mariucci Arena Friday released from hospital
Two people who were shot Friday night following a Wayzata High School graduation ceremony held on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis have been released from the hospital, university officials said. The two men, ages 49 and 19, were injured in a 8:20 p.m. shooting Friday outside Mariucci Arena following the ceremony. A suspect in the shooting is in custody. The investigation by university police, Minneapolis police and the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is continuing. Two shot Friday night outside Mariucci Arena on UMN campus U of M researchers are planting 'survivor' trees in hopes of defeating Dutch elm disease UMN names Gretchen Ritter executive vice president, provost Five local places to take Mom to see flowers on Mother's Day weekend NAMI MN Sue Abderholden to retire as executive director after 24 years
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
UMN names Gretchen Ritter executive vice president, provost
Pending approval from the Board of Regents next month, Gretchen Ritter will be the University of Minnesota's new executive vice president and provost starting July 31. Ritter will serve as the University's chief academic officer across its campus system, with a focus on its Twin Cities campus. She will be responsible for approving faculty promotion and tenure, academic programs across the system and operations, planning and growth. She will also guide the implementation of a strategic plan for the Twin Cities campus which will promote faculty, student and staff recruitment and retention and will advance academic and research opportunities. 'Dr. Ritter brings an impressive set of credentials that combine a strong academic and research background with a history of administrative leadership,' said University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham in a statement. 'She has a demonstrated commitment to working with faculty and shared governance. I look forward to working with her as the University again transforms to achieve our mission to serve our students, faculty, staff and the state.' Ritter is currently vice president for civic engagement and education at Syracuse University in New York and was chosen through a nationwide search. Ritter has a doctorate in political science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a bachelor of arts from Cornell University. Her scholarly work includes works on the Constitution, democracy in America and women's citizenship. Five local places to take Mom to see flowers on Mother's Day weekend NAMI MN Sue Abderholden to retire as executive director after 24 years UMN vaccine initiative announces steering committee members International students in U.S., MN see legal records restored with fed reversal Concern over vaccine misinformation prompts UMN initiative to preserve data
