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The University of Minnesota has been consistently ranked in the top four universities in the country the past four years.

UMN startups hope to make a difference in their markets

by Avery Vrieze
Published April 14, 2025

The University of Minnesota is a national leader for start-up creations and has been consistently ranked in the top four universities in the country the past four years. The University launched 25...

Career centers help with interview prep, resumes and more.

Students reflect on successes, setbacks to finding summer internships

by Avery Vrieze
Published April 14, 2025

With summer around the corner, students reflect on their experiences finding internships and utilizing career resources at the University of Minnesota. The University offers tailored career centers...

The exhibition is an opportunity for students to showcase their research and artistic practice.

UMN fine arts students showcase work in ‘thresholds’

by Hannah Reynolds
Published April 7, 2025

Students in the University of Minnesota’s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program showcased their work this week on campus, spotlighting their research and creative exploration.Featuring work by first-...

The protest was planned by AFSCME and the GLU far before the detention, but organizers felt compelled to speak out in support of the detainee.

Hundreds protest UMN graduate student’s ICE detention

by Tyler Church
Published April 1, 2025

Union groups held a rally Monday at the University of Minnesota to protest the University’s lack of protections for students and staff under President Donald Trump’s administration. The rally...

International UMN student files lawsuit for unlawful detention by ICE

International UMN student files lawsuit for unlawful detention by ICE

by Hannah Ward
Published April 1, 2025

The University of Minnesota international student detained by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officers (ICE) last Thursday was targeted for a DUI, according to a lawsuit filed by the student.Doğukan...

About 89% of therapists said they wanted to see reforms in cross-state licensure.

Licensing barriers limit student access to mental health care

by Ahmed Hassan
Published March 30, 2025

College students seeking mental health support face delays in care due to licensing barriers that prevent out-of-state therapists from providing services in another state, limiting access to critical resources.Mental...

UMN early childhood development program expands to tribal communities in Minnesota

UMN early childhood development program expands to tribal communities in Minnesota

by Ava Grace
Published March 21, 2025

The University of Minnesota’s early childhood department is developing a degree program that aims to make an early childhood bachelor's degree accessible for Ojibwe students. In Ojibwe, Wezhinoo’igejig...

The University's goal is to raise $267 million for the 2026 fiscal year and 2027 fiscal year.

USG campaign aims to stop tuition increases

by Ahmed Hassan
Published March 12, 2025

At the end of February, the University of Minnesota Undergraduate Student Government (USG) announced its Tuition Freeze petition, aiming to pressure the University to halt tuition increases for the 2025-26...

A University spokesperson said policies regarding student protests and deportation of international students have not changed.

UMN student groups will continue to protest despite obstacles

by Ahmed Hassan
Published March 12, 2025

Editor’s Note: A source in this story has been granted anonymity for reasons of personal safety and the ability to travel to Palestine.The University of Minnesota’s Students for a Democratic Society...

This is the 11th annual Jazba competition. Courtesy of Parvathy Vasudev.

Annual Bollywood fusion dance competition welcomes teams nationwide

by Avery Vrieze
Published March 4, 2025

The University of Minnesota hosted its annual Bollywood fusion dance competition, Jazba, on Saturday, showcasing teams from colleges across the country. Each competing team is eligible for a bid to...

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