Erin Adler
Reporter
Higher educationErin Adler is a news reporter covering higher education in Minnesota. She previously covered south metro suburban news, K-12 education and Carver County for the Minnesota Star Tribune. An Anoka native, Adler lives in south Minneapolis with her two dogs. She graduated from the College of St. Benedict with an English and secondary education degree. She taught seventh grade English and religion at a Catholic school in Edina for two years and later taught adult ESL/ELL for Minneapolis Public Schools. She has a Master's degree in English/Literacy education from the University of Minnesota. In her free time, she enjoys reading, drawing and attempting to complete home improvement projects.
Latest from Erin Adler
‘Not a good bill for higher education’: Colleges and universities face changes in Trump bill
The megabill that passed this week includes serious cuts and restrictions to federal student loan programs.
July 2, 2025
U students worry tuition spike will increase loan burden
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved the new budget despite concerns about the high tuition increase.
June 19, 2025
U leaders deny 'administrative bloat' as significant tuition hikes, budget cuts approved
The Board of Regents approved the new budget in a 9-3 vote on Wednesday despite concerns from some students, faculty and staff.
June 19, 2025
Minnesota State’s tuition increase will be the most in nearly two decades
Minnesota State officials said budget cuts are also expected at the 33 colleges and universities.
June 19, 2025
U faculty and alumni decry 'administrative bloat' despite proposed budget cuts
The U’s Board of Regents will vote on the budget on Wednesday, which includes 7% academic budget cuts and 6.5% tuition increases.
June 19, 2025
University of Minnesota faculty and students urge regents to reject budget cuts and tuition hikes
Thursday was the first public forum on the 7% budget cuts and 6.5% tuition increases. The Board of Regents will vote on the budget next week.
June 13, 2025
University of Minnesota Regents’ homes damaged by vandals who oppose aerospace complex
The U approved the $8 million sale of UMore Park land in Rosemount to North Wind, a company planning to build an aerospace complex.
June 12, 2025
University of Minnesota students protest UMore Park land sale for new aerospace center in Rosemount
Some students are concerned about the Minnesota Aerospace Complex’s work with the defense industry. The company, North Wind, calls it a “landmark project.”
June 12, 2025
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U faculty and alumni decry 'administrative bloat' despite proposed budget cuts
The U’s Board of Regents will vote on the budget on Wednesday, which includes 7% academic budget cuts and 6.5% tuition increases.
June 19, 2025
University of Minnesota faculty and students urge regents to reject budget cuts and tuition hikes
Thursday was the first public forum on the 7% budget cuts and 6.5% tuition increases. The Board of Regents will vote on the budget next week.
June 13, 2025
University of Minnesota Regents’ homes damaged by vandals who oppose aerospace complex
The U approved the $8 million sale of UMore Park land in Rosemount to North Wind, a company planning to build an aerospace complex.
June 12, 2025
University of Minnesota students protest UMore Park land sale for new aerospace center in Rosemount
Some students are concerned about the Minnesota Aerospace Complex’s work with the defense industry. The company, North Wind, calls it a “landmark project.”
June 12, 2025