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Increased demand for UMN mental health services causes longer wait times

Increased demand for UMN mental health services causes longer wait times

by Amirah Razman
Published October 25, 2022
More students have sought counseling services, especially remote therapy, following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Octopuses, squid and cuttlefish, oh my!

Octopuses, squid and cuttlefish, oh my!

by Lara Boudinot
Published October 25, 2022
From prey capture to vision studies, the Wardill Lab’s students and advisor recently received recognition in the New York Times.
Researcher studies weight stigma, nutrition group helps students through weight-neutral lens.

Researcher studies weight stigma, nutrition group helps students through weight-neutral lens.

by Emma Walytka
Published October 25, 2022
A University of Minnesota researcher finds the effects weight teasing has among diverse young people adds to growing evidence that weight-based mistreatment poses health coercions, while a student group produces campus-wide impact.
Teamsters Local 320 protest University of Minnesota pay during the Homecoming Parade, Friday, Sept. 30. Photo courtesy of Jackson Kerr.

Teamsters reach agreement with UMN after 4 months of negotiations

by Gillian Haveman
Published October 23, 2022
Teamsters Local 320 members will vote early this week about whether to move forward with the contract the University offered, which meets many of their prioritized requests.
The funding came from a variety of sources, including the University's MPact 2025.

Climate Action Day, what UMN is doing, how to help

by Lara Boudinot
Published October 23, 2022
International Day of Climate Action is on Monday and shows a commitment to awareness of climate change and planning for climate action.
The 17th Avenue Residence Hall as seen on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017.

Mold removal at 17th Avenue Residence Hall still in progress

by Amelia Roessler
Published October 23, 2022
The University’s Environmental Health and Safety team is working to prevent future growths and inspect other campus residence halls.
There are less opportunities for CFANS students in the honors program, creating difficulties for some students.

CFANS students struggle with honors program

by Lara Boudinot
Published October 21, 2022
Students within the University Honors Program (UHP) and the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) find degree completion with distinction difficult and college-wide assistance absent, especially post-pandemic.
USG registers 2,000 students to vote ahead of midterms

USG registers 2,000 students to vote ahead of midterms

by Gillian Haveman
Published October 21, 2022
The Row the Vote campaign aims to overcome barriers that have traditionally prevented students from voting with two new initiatives.
"Triumph" is the newest apple breed the University has created.

The dating and mating game: how apple breeding at UMN works

by Lara Boudinot
Published October 21, 2022
After 114 years of apple success, the University of Minnesota breeding program discusses breeding logistics, the 100-year anniversary of the Haralson and new apple varieties.
A billboard funded by the Campus Safety Coalition thanks UMPD and MPD. Photo courtesy of the Campus Safety Coalition.

UMN parents hope to combat officer shortages, show support for police

by Ainsley Brown and Amelia Roessler
Published October 18, 2022
Campus Safety Coalition put up billboards to thank UMPD and MPD, hoping to show community support for their work.

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