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Global Get-Together held at Humphrey Hall.

Humphrey School finishes semester with global get-together

by Casey Marble
Published December 12, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs hosted its Global Get-Together on Tuesday, connecting students with international fellows, alumni, community members, and Humphrey...

Paige Dubbin traveled to Thailand over last year’s winter break to learn about global health. Courtesy of Paige Dubbin.

UMN Learning Abroad Center offers a variety of winter break sessions

by Avery Vrieze
Published December 11, 2024

While many students at the University of Minnesota opt to go abroad for an entire semester, it can be a challenge for some to fit a full semester into their schedule. The University’s Learning Abroad...

Musical Event planner Berenice Sandoval said the event was a good place where people could come to see live music and just enjoy it.

Sunday Cruise headlines the Whole Music Club’s latest concert

by Ahmed Hassan
Published December 11, 2024

Sunday Cruise, a Chicago-based alternative rock and indie band, headlined a concert at the University of Minnesota’s Whole Music Club Saturday with Minneapolis multi-genre band Shrimp Olympics and St....

UMN RecWell offers accessible and inclusive programs for all students

UMN RecWell offers accessible and inclusive programs for all students

by Avery Vrieze
Published December 11, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s Recreation and Wellness Center aims to have inclusive and accessible spaces for all students through inclusive programming, intramural sports and more. The RecWell...

The students will use the grant to focus on their research.

UMN’s CIDRAP announces three-year grant from Albert Victor Ravenholt Fund

by Sophie Eydis
Published December 9, 2024

The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota announced on Dec. 2 that it received a three-year grant from the Albert Victor Ravenholt Fund.The grant...

The band composes a variety of rock and roll music. Courtesy of Beck Lobben.

UMN student band builds bonds between band members and music lovers

by Sophie Eydis
Published December 9, 2024

In a small music practice room in Middlebrook Hall last fall, members of Toadstool began perfecting their craft.With a bass player, guitarist, drummer, keyboardist and lead singer, the band is composed...

The first semester is a large change to a student’s lifestyle transitioning from high school to college.

First-year students reflect on their fall semester

by Hayden Lessiter
Published December 9, 2024

The end of the first semester is a very busy time for most students as they are preparing for finals and a particularly important time for students completing their first semester. Some University...

Many of the classes are prerequisites for intermediate-level arts classes. Photo courtesy of Melissa Benson.

Introductory studio arts classes unleash creativity

by Avery Vrieze
Published December 9, 2024

Studio art classes offered at the University of Minnesota provide a creative outlet for students of all majors. There are a variety of introductory classes offered to students of all skill levels,...

The Long Night of Procrastination had over 100 students in attendance.

UMN students combat end of semester with night-long studying event

by Casey Marble
Published December 7, 2024

To combat end-of-semester stress, the University of Minnesota’s Wilson Library hosted the Long Night Against Procrastination, an event giving students structured time to study or finish homework.At...

Silver Dining hall plan went from $2,641.86 to $2,840, a Gold dining plan went from $2,734.88 to $2,940 and a Platinum plan went from $2,827.91 to $3,040.

UMN meal plans increased by 7.5% in 2024-25 school year

by Ahmed Hassan
Published December 4, 2024

University of Minnesota meal plan prices have been consistently rising for at least the last six years, though the rate at which they increase is lower this year than in the 2023-24 fiscal year.University...

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