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Professors Matt Hadley (left) and Chris Kauffman (right) pose for portraits on Friday, April 29.

UMN faculty reflect on second year teaching during COVID-19

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published May 1, 2022
Faculty shared what they learned from continued teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Joe Biden speaks at the memorial service for former Vice President Walter Frederick “Fritz” Mondale held Sunday.

University hosts Walter Mondale memorial service; Biden recollects

by Alex Steil
Published May 1, 2022
The University hosted former Vice President Walter Mondale’s memorial service on Sunday, with President Joe Biden, Gov. Tim Walz and Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith in attendance with University faculty and Mondale relatives.
Parker Fox, courtesy of Gopher Athletics.

UMN announces programs to benefit student athletes

by Gillian Haveman
Published April 29, 2022
The University will begin compensating student athletes for good grades and assisting students with name, image and likeness endorsements started in fall 2022.
University narrows search for new chief sustainability officer position

University narrows search for new chief sustainability officer position

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published April 28, 2022
The position will develop the University's sustainability strategies for increasing cost efficiencies while reducing greenhouse gas emissions as part of the climate action plan.
UMN begins curriculum review, holds forums for students and faculty

UMN begins curriculum review, holds forums for students and faculty

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published April 27, 2022
The Core Curriculum 2025 Committee will review and potentially update the University’s curriculum based on feedback from stakeholders.
UMN Board of Regents sells $500 million of bonds

UMN Board of Regents sells $500 million of bonds

by Maia Irvin and Gabrielle Lombard
Published April 27, 2022
The bonds would allow the University to save money while spending money on capital projects like renovating buildings on campus.
Members of the UMN Interfaith and Culture Student Association discuss on Thursday, April 14. The Interfaith and Culture Student Association is hosting a weekly book club, reading “Secrets of Divine Love” by A. Helwa.

UMN student group showcases the nation’s increasing religious pluralism

by Claire Nelson
Published April 26, 2022
For the first time in 30 years, Ramadan, Passover and Lent overlap. A UMN student group hosts a book club that aims to “find common ground in our mutual longing for God.”
Kelli McCarthy, Chris Wandling, Avni Tripathi and Sayuj Suresh pose on Wednesday, April 20 with the Theodora pillow.

Students design pillow to help people post mastectomy

by Kara Savage
Published April 21, 2022
The group created the Theodora Pillow with the intent to help breast cancer survivors who undergo mastectomies.
University lifts mask mandates on transit services

University lifts mask mandates on transit services

by Devlin Epding
Published April 20, 2022
The updated policy follows federal changes to public transportation masking requirements.
UMN School of Public Health recognized for sustainability in healthcare management curriculum

UMN School of Public Health recognized for sustainability in healthcare management curriculum

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published April 19, 2022
The Climate Change and Health Organizations course trains students to address environmental issues in healthcare.

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