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Illustration by Eva Berezovsky

Queer pen pal project to keep students connected during pandemic

by Farrah Mina
Published April 8, 2020
The program is a cross-institutional effort to build community for LGBTQ+ students during social distancing.
Illustrated by Hailee Schievelbein

Law students face work, certification challenges during COVID-19 pandemic

by Nat Jacobwith
Published April 8, 2020
With upcoming bar exam dates being canceled or uncertain, some students say they are worried about their future.
The Gophers will face off against Mankato next on Friday and Saturday.

University estimates millions in lost athletics revenue, up to $75 million

by Nolan O'Hara
Published April 8, 2020
In a worst case estimate, the University's athletic department could lose as much as $75 million in revenue, over half the department's annual budget.
The exterior of the Weisman Art Museum, designed by Frank Gehry, as seen on Friday, Nov. 8.

Minneapolis art museums offer virtual experiences

by Norah Kleven
Published April 8, 2020
Don’t let staying at home stop you from touring the WAM, Mia and Walker art collections.
A community collection box for COVID-19 PPE donations sits outside of the Fay Thompson Center for Environmental Management on Tuesday, April 7. This collection is part of a larger campus effort to consolidate PPE and provide it to healthcare workers.

Hundreds of University researchers donate personal protection equipment from labs

by Farrah Mina and Abbey Machtig
Published April 8, 2020
The University has collected tens of thousands of pairs of gloves and hundreds of N95 masks from researcher donations.
Athletic Director Mark Coyle addresses the Board of Regents in regards to a contract extension signed by head football coach P.J. Fleck at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. The deal, signed by Fleck last week, extends his contract through the 2026 season and will increase his base salary to $4.6 million.

U administrators answer COVID-19 questions in virtual town hall

by Niamh Coomey
Published April 8, 2020
University President Joan Gabel and University administrators answered questions from students, staff and faculty about the University's response to COVID-19.
The Board of Regents meet about the East Gateway Project Resolution, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. The Board of Regents holds a meeting each month.

Regents move to increase student fee refunds, discuss financial implications of COVID-19

by Hana Ikramuddin and Abbey Machtig
Published April 7, 2020
Students will now receive refunds from March 16, two weeks before the initially proposed date.
Gophers Junior Shane Wiskus prepares to perform a floor routine at Maturi Pavilion on Friday, Feb. 7. The Gophers went on to a 398-375.55 victory over the Washington Huskies.

Pandemic delays Wiskus’ Olympic dreams until 2021

by AJ Condon
Published April 7, 2020
After preparing for Tokyo for years, Wiskus will use the extra time to improve weaknesses.
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Episode 53: School of Public Health created pandemic “task force” in 2006, using findings today

by Jessica Toledo
Published April 7, 2020
A decade before COVID-19 came to the University of Minnesota, the School of Public Health was planning how to respond to an outbreak. 
Illustration by Sarah Mai

School of Public Health created pandemic “task force” in 2006, using findings today

by Jessica Toledo
Published April 7, 2020
A decade before COVID-19 came to the University, the School of Public Health was planning how to respond to an outbreak.

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