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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.
Morgan La Casse

College of Biological Sciences raises wages to $15 an hour for some student employment opportunities

by Bella Carpentier
Published December 22, 2021
CBS announced in a recent email that the school is set to increase wages for some student positions, which will go into effect in January.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in her office on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019.

UMN employees voice disapproval on Gabel’s salary increase

by Maia Irvin
Published December 20, 2021
Many University of Minnesota staff and faculty members did not support President Gabel’s recent salary and benefits increase, especially because they said they have not received fair compensation for working through the pandemic.
Left: Photo courtesy of U.J. Bhowmik, the Professional Student Government (PSG) president. Right: Photo courtesy of Victoria Anderson, the PSG vice president.

PSG Congress passes resolution for expanded accessibility for students

by Roque Wood-Sinclair and Smile Tongkaw
Published December 19, 2021
PSG Congress is recommitting on the current standardized policy for the University to allow students to attend remotely if they have a legitimate reason.
The Board of Regents convene for their September meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.

Regents approve pay increase for Gabel, discuss naming policy

by Matthew Voigt
Published December 19, 2021
The board also approved the contract of the new chief auditor.

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