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"The U’s budget tables for 2025 show $138.2 million in consulting and professional services spending from nonsponsored funds — meaning the operating budget, nothing tied to external funding like federal research grants." minnesotareformer.com/2026/10/02/w...
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Commentary: Who should bear the cost of University of Minnesota's budget problems? • Minnesota Reformer
"Academic administrative” headcount grew 32% from 2017 to 2025, compared with 6% for faculty.