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Before his appointment, Avilez was an award-winning professor and writer at the University of Maryland. Photo by Adam Dunne, University of Minnesota.

UMN announces new CLA Dean

by Tyler Church
Published December 13, 2024

The University of Minnesota announced on Nov. 25 that GerShun Avilez is the new Dean of the University’s College of Liberal Arts (CLA). Avilez replaced interim Dean Ann Waltner, who filled in after John...

Rebecca Cunningham at the Board of Regents meeting Friday, Sept. 13.

Cunningham recaps tumultuous fall semester

by Olivia Hines
Published December 12, 2024

University of Minnesota President Cunningham sat down with the Minnesota Daily to discuss pertinent issues this semester, such as press-police relations, suicide prevention and protests on campus. The...

The University is not expected to need to update many websites to meet the guidelines.

UMN stays ahead of curve as digital accessibility regulations are updated

by Rachel Hoppe
Published December 11, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice updated regulations for Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 in April 2024 to include specific regulations on the accessibility of web content for...

Most insecticides were found in the Twin Cities and Karst region.

University study finds insecticides in natural springs and shallow groundwater

by Rachel Hoppe
Published December 9, 2024

A study conducted by the University of Minnesota Department of Civil, Environmental and Geo-Engineering and the Department of Natural Resources of Minnesota found high levels of insecticide in springs...

UMN proposes core curriculum updates for 2027

UMN proposes core curriculum updates for 2027

by Mady Leick
Published December 9, 2024

A new plan for general education requirements for the University of Minnesota Twin Cities was introduced at the University Senate meeting on Dec. 5. The new Core Curriculum would simplify the current liberal...

UMN place high in 2024 Shanghai Rankings

by Mady Leick
Published December 9, 2024

The University of Minnesota’s ecology department ranked second in the world, and the psychology department ranked eighth in the world, according to the 2024 Shanghai rankings. The University ranked 47th...

The University also is requiring students to pay restitution of over $5,500 and complete 20 hours of community service to be readmitted.

UMN finds SDS members guilty on charges of vandalism, disruptive behavior and causing harm to others

by Tyler Church
Published December 9, 2024

The University of Minnesota ruled that because of their involvement in the Morrill Hall occupation, seven members of the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) will be suspended for up to two and a half...

The University aims to expand its existing solar panel infrastructure by 300%, yet at this time solar panels play a relatively small role in energy conservation.

The work on the ground — UMN continues to implement climate infrastructure strategy

by Sam Hill
Published December 9, 2024

The University of Minnesota has been outlining its climate strategies for over two decades. Now the strategy is preliminary research and planning, with continued action on select items.This is a brief...

Croson announces her tenure’s end following a “no-confidence” in June 26.

UMN Provost steps down

by Olivia Hines
Published December 9, 2024

Provost Rachel Croson announced she will not return to the University of Minnesota for summer 2025 in a systemwide email Monday. This decision approaches Croson’s five-year anniversary as Executive...

Minnesota may struggle to support both in-state and out-of-state patients.

Abortion access remains murky after Trump’s election

by Rachel Hoppe
Published December 4, 2024

Following president-elect Donald Trump’s election in November, Americans raised concerns over future reproductive health access. Minnesota is viewed as a haven for reproductive health care after...

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