The building was named after Dean Edward Nicholson in 1945. Faculty say their research raises concerns about his role stoking antisemitism and political repression.
Tuition for Minnesota residents attending the Twin Cities campus would rise by 4.5% to $15,148 per year. The U's Board of Regents could make a decision next month.
UMN's Jeff Ettinger later sent an email to the groups noting a "shared understanding" the encampment would be removed, but organizers disagreed and said it would continue.
Mashal Sherzad said UMN discriminated against her and violated her free-speech rights. The university said her post of the photo on social media undermined her credibility.
Mashal Sherzad also that she posted the photos to her private Instagram, and that they were automatically shared on her public Facebook without her knowledge.
Whip Tom Emmer wrote a letter to the University of Minnesota demanding the administration explain how it will protect Jewish students from a rush of pro-Gaza protests.
The Minnesota Vikings organization traded up in the 2024 NFL Draft held in Detroit to select University of Michigan junior quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 10th pick.
Protests are happening at colleges across the country, including Columbia and Yale universities. University leaders face pressure to both support free speech and protect students.