The University of Minnesota sent out the message below to all students and employees. We also must ensure continuity of operations and meet our responsibilities to students and the University community. For all employeesEmployees, including students with University jobs, who plan to be away on January 23 must use vacation or personal holiday time with the supervisor’s advance approval. University policy describes circumstances for excused absences and the opportunity for makeup work. Instructors may grant excused absences for reasons not listed in University policy, but those decisions must be made in a viewpoint-neutral way and in concurrence with your academic unit.

Source: The Guardian January 23, 2026 12:20 UTC