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First Lady Jill Biden speaks at the Child Development Laboratory School to praise the American Rescue Plan and host a discussion among early childhood leaders on Wednesday, Feb. 9. From left to right: Gov. Tim Walz, First Lady Jill Biden, Sec. of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra and Shawnice Walls.

First Lady Jill Biden, Governor Walz host roundtable at UMN

by Alex Steil
Published February 9, 2022
Biden, Walz and others host an early childhood education event at the University’s Child Development Laboratory School.
UMN Faculty Senate cancels classes for Juneteenth; students call it a “first step”

UMN Faculty Senate cancels classes for Juneteenth; students call it a “first step”

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published February 7, 2022
No University classes will be held on June 20, 2022 or June 19, 2023 to recognize the federal holiday.
UMN Institute on the Environment raises student wages to $15.91

UMN Institute on the Environment raises student wages to $15.91

by Bella Carpentier
Published February 4, 2022
Effective on Jan. 3, the Institute on the Environment raised its undergraduate student wage from $11 an hour to $15.91
American Indian course highlights importance of Indigenous causes on campus

American Indian course highlights importance of Indigenous causes on campus

by Claire Nelson
Published January 27, 2022
The course will use “story maps” to illustrate past and present injustices against local Indigenous communities, and its implications extend well beyond the classroom.
Dr. Emilian Racila poses for a portrait in his office in the Mayo Building on the University of Minnesota’s East Bank Campus on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Dr. Racila is an assistant professor of pathology who shared his opinion on the University’s COVID-19 protocols.

Students, staff and faculty push for heightened COVID-19 protocols

by Bella Carpentier
Published January 26, 2022
Since the start of spring semester, groups on campus have called for an increase in pandemic safety measures by writing press releases, sending letters to University administrators and creating petitions.
UMN spring semester updates on quarantining and COVID-19 safety measures

UMN spring semester updates on quarantining and COVID-19 safety measures

by Bella Carpentier and Claire Nelson
Published January 25, 2022
Are you confused about the COVID-19 policy changes this semester to keep students safe? Here’s a breakdown of the recent updates so far.
Sarah Mai

UMN implements tuition assistance program for tribal-registered Native American students from Minnesota

by Ava Thompson
Published January 24, 2022
Announced Nov. 1, the program comes as an indication of strengthening relationships between the University and tribal nations but some argue that the program’s eligibility criteria should extend to more students.
UMN Faculty Senate passes resolution to affirm academic freedom

UMN Faculty Senate passes resolution to affirm academic freedom

by Maia Irvin
Published January 21, 2022
Amid attempts across the nation to dictate how concepts like race and gender appear in academic curriculum, the University of Minnesota signaled it would protect academic freedom through a new resolution.
Sarah Mai

UMN students voice opinions on Gabel’s salary increase

by Madison Roth
Published December 24, 2021
The Minnesota Student Association released a statement opposing the pay raise, which will amount to over $1.1 million by 2026.
UMN and Minneapolis Public Schools partner to develop learning and teaching strategies

UMN and Minneapolis Public Schools partner to develop learning and teaching strategies

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published December 23, 2021
The Minneapolis Foundation funded the partnership to improve educational experiences in the Minneapolis school district.

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