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Woman hit bystander in face during violent outburst at garda station, court told
Woman hit bystander in face during violent outburst at garda station, court told

Sunday World

time24-06-2025

  • Sunday World

Woman hit bystander in face during violent outburst at garda station, court told

Rebecca Cunningham (43) also lunged at and tried to punch a garda as she was arrested, a court heard Rebecca Cunningham (43) lunged at a garda as she was arrested. Photo: Paddy Cummins A woman struck a bystander in the face when she became violent during a psychotic breakdown in a Dublin garda station. Rebecca Cunningham (43) also lunged at and tried to punch a garda as she was arrested, a court heard. Judge David McHugh gave her a six-month suspended sentence. Cunningham, from Rory O'Connor Park, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, pleaded guilty to assault, violent behaviour in a garda station and failing to comply with garda directions. Blanchardstown District Court heard she was in the public office of Ronanstown garda station on July 24 last year and had been told to leave when she hit a woman in the face and began shouting and banging on the glass. When arrested, she lunged at and attempted to punch a garda. The court heard Cunningham had a previous conviction for attempting to abduct a child in 2015. In that incident, she was in a drug-induced psychosis when she tried to take a young girl from a south Dublin creche, believing the child to be her own daughter. Last year's garda station incident happened when Cunningham was going through a 'very difficult period' and had a breakdown and 'very psychotic episode', her solicitor Valerie Buckley said. Rebecca Cunningham (43) lunged at a garda as she was arrested. Photo: Paddy Cummins This was an 'acute relapse of psychosis' and she was very embarrassed by her actions. Cunningham was now on medication which 'very much keeps her on the straight and narrow'. Judge Hughes suspended a six-month sentence for two years on condition the accused continues to take medication. Rebecca Cunningham (43) lunged at a garda as she was arrested. Photo: Paddy Cummins News in 90 Seconds - June 24th

University of Minnesota approves largest tuition hike in a decade amid US education funding crisis
University of Minnesota approves largest tuition hike in a decade amid US education funding crisis

Time of India

time19-06-2025

  • Business
  • Time of India

University of Minnesota approves largest tuition hike in a decade amid US education funding crisis

University of Minnesota approves steep tuition hike amid US funding crisis. (AI Image) The University of Minnesota (U of M) Board of Regents has approved the largest tuition increase in more than ten years, marking a significant development in the landscape of US higher education. In a 9-3 vote held on June 18, 2025, the board adopted a budget for fiscal year 2026 that includes tuition increases across all campuses and cuts to academic spending. The decision comes as the university faces a steep reduction in federal and state support, with leaders citing an 'uncertain financial landscape' and warning of tough decisions ahead. As reported by KSTP, University President Rebecca Cunningham told the board that 'higher education is facing unprecedented challenges' and emphasized the need to ensure financial stability despite the difficult choices involved. Tuition hike affects students across all campuses Under the new budget, undergraduate tuition will increase by 4% to 7.5% depending on the campus. Graduate students will see tuition rise by 6.5% for residents and 7.5% for out-of-state students. According to KSTP, officials said this marks the steepest tuition hike in over a decade and is part of a broader effort to stabilize finances. The board also approved a 7% cut in academic spending, a move that has drawn concern from students and faculty. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Here's A List Of Cheapest Steel Suppliers (See List) Steel Suppliers | search ads Search Now Undo During a public hearing the week prior to the vote, members of the university community expressed fears about the impact these changes could have on education quality and employee well-being. Federal and state funding cuts deepen financial strain University officials warned that a potential 30% reduction in federal funding and a 3.5% decline in state funding (adjusted for inflation) are exacerbating budget pressures. Cunningham noted during the meeting, as quoted by KSTP, that 'we can all agree there are no easy choices this year.' Board member Doug Huebsch defended the vote, saying, 'Not everyone is going to be happy with this budget… but it is our job and obligation to deliver a budget that's balanced and as fair as possible,' as reported by KSTP. Low-income students promised protection Despite the hikes, university leaders stressed that low-income students will not be adversely affected. Thanks to programs like the North Star Promise and sustained scholarship and aid efforts, tuition increases will be offset for qualifying students. As per KSTP, the administration reassured the public that affordability remains a priority. The budget will take effect starting fiscal year 2026, as the University of Minnesota moves to navigate what leaders described as one of the most challenging periods for higher education in recent memory. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.

University of Minnesota regents approve budget featuring tuition hikes, program cuts
University of Minnesota regents approve budget featuring tuition hikes, program cuts

CBS News

time18-06-2025

  • Business
  • CBS News

University of Minnesota regents approve budget featuring tuition hikes, program cuts

The University of Minnesota's Board of Regents on Wednesday approved next year's operating budget, which features tuition hikes of up to 7.5% and a 7% cut to academic programs. The cuts, first proposed earlier this month, were in response to "unprecedented challenges facing higher education," the university said, including federal funding cuts. "We are making tough, strategic decisions to protect our mission and secure our future," President Rebecca Cunningham said when announcing the budget proposal. The budget increases undergraduate tuition rates at all of the school's campuses, with a 4% hike at the Crookston and Duluth campuses and a 5% hike at Morris. The in-state tuition rate would go up 6.5% for students at the Rochester and Twin Cities campuses, while out-of-state tuition would rise by 7.5% in the Twin Cities. Some university employees will see a 3% increase based on merit, the university said in a release. In addition to federal funding cuts, the university anticipates a 3.5% decrease to state funding when adjusted for inflation. The U is currently facing two federal lawsuits: one alleging discrimination against White students and another for failing to protect Jewish students. The Trump administration is threatening to cut more than $150 million a year from the university's National Institutes of Health medical research funding if the university does not cooperate. The budget passed with a 9-3 vote.

Vandals strike University of Minnesota regents' homes to protest aerospace facility
Vandals strike University of Minnesota regents' homes to protest aerospace facility

CBS News

time13-06-2025

  • CBS News

Vandals strike University of Minnesota regents' homes to protest aerospace facility

Minnesota man charged in string of ATM burglaries, and more headlines Minnesota man charged in string of ATM burglaries, and more headlines Minnesota man charged in string of ATM burglaries, and more headlines The homes of several University of Minnesota Board of Regents members were vandalized early Thursday morning. According to University President Rebecca Cunningham, the vandals oppose the sale of university property to the aerospace company North Wind. In May, the university put forth a plan to sell 60 acres of the UMore Park in Rosemount to the company for roughly $8 million. The company is working to develop a prototype hypersonic test facility called the Minnesota Aerospace Complex. "The University unequivocally condemns this and all vandalism, threatening behavior and acts of violence," Cunningham said at a regents meeting on Thursday. Opponents of the sale are expected to protest at a board meeting Friday morning. "There is absolutely no place for threatening behavior or destruction of property within our community," Cunningham said. "These actions endanger safety, erode the fabric of our University community, and undermine the legitimacy of important causes that our students, faculty and staff care so deeply about." This story will be updated.

Tuition hikes, budget cuts could be on the way at the University of Minnesota
Tuition hikes, budget cuts could be on the way at the University of Minnesota

Yahoo

time13-06-2025

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Tuition hikes, budget cuts could be on the way at the University of Minnesota

The Brief Students at the University of Minnesota could see the biggest tuition jump in 14 years. The university's budget for the coming year is proposing a 6.5% tuition increase and 7% cut to academic programs. University officials say cuts in federal research funding and flat funding from the state are the reasons for the moves. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Board of Regents at the University of Minnesota (U of M) held a public forum on Monday afternoon to hear from students, faculty and staff. What we know The U of M's Board of Regents got an earful about the proposed budget for the coming school year."I understand the need to balance the budget. I understand the need to reduce scope. I really do, but I urge you to slow down," said Patrick Warfield, Director of the U of M's School Of Music. The backstory University President Rebecca Cunningham is proposing a 6.5% tuition increase for students at the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities and Rochester campuses, as well as 7% cuts to academic programs across the board. University officials say the moves are necessary because of reductions in federal research funding and state funding not keeping up with inflation. "The goal is to be able to invest in our workforce and invest in our crumbling infrastructure. We wish there were other options. We wish we had other choices," said Gregg Goldman, the U of M's Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations. What they're saying During an hour-long public forum on the budget, several speakers said the programming cuts would have a disproportionate impact on smaller departments and would result in layoffs for hundreds of non-tenured instructors. "It's a slash and burn of our instructional programs in much the same manner that Elon Musk took a chainsaw through the federal government," said Nora Lovesay, a staff member in the U of M's American Indian Studies Department. While others said such a big tuition hike would unfairly burden students and their families with larger amounts of debt. "We should not be in effect asking students to pay more for less, which is what this budget is doing," said Warfield. "I ask you to reconsider these increases along with the associated reallocations that will wall off opportunities for students like myself," said student Henry Board of Regents is scheduled to vote on the proposed budget next week.

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