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UMN School of Public Health establishes new center for anti-racism research

by Katelyn Vue
Published March 12, 2021
With a $5 million grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity will advance racial health equity through research and community-centered action.
UMN College of Liberal Arts commencement will be online again

UMN College of Liberal Arts commencement will be online again

by Ethan Fine, Campus Administration Reporter
Published March 11, 2021
Given state restrictions on gatherings, Dean John Coleman said it is “not feasible” to host the commencement in person.
Increase in reported scholastic dishonesty prompts concern among UMN faculty, admin

Increase in reported scholastic dishonesty prompts concern among UMN faculty, admin

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published March 11, 2021
Amid the onset of new pressures due to the pandemic, the Office for Community Standards has found that more students are turning to scholastic dishonesty.
UMN creates new position to advise on American Indian affairs and tribal relations

UMN creates new position to advise on American Indian affairs and tribal relations

by Abbey Machtig
Published March 11, 2021
The senior adviser to the president for Indian affairs will serve in President Joan Gabel’s cabinet.
Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Friday, June 13, 2020. (Minnesota Daily / Jasmin Kemp)

University considered for state funding to reduce student hunger, food insecurity

by Ava Thompson
Published March 11, 2021
The University of Minnesota could receive funding under the Hunger Free Campus act.
‘The students are why we're all here’: Gabel launches new student mental health initiative

‘The students are why we’re all here’: Gabel launches new student mental health initiative

by Sonja Kleven, Campus Administration Reporter
Published March 11, 2021
The committee’s co-chairs say they hope students will see an increase in access to mental health resources as early as next fall.
New fee for international alumni in STEM to be delayed after pushback

New fee for international alumni in STEM to be delayed after pushback

by Nathanael Ashton-Piper
Published March 10, 2021
The proposed fee is for an extension to a program that allows international STEM graduates to remain in the US after graduation to work.
Pioneer Hall dorms stand empty on Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2020. Superblock, which includes Frontier, Territorial, Centennial and Pioneer Halls was evacuated March 8 due to a gas odor.

Superblock residence halls allow student re-entry following evacuation due to a gas odor

by Hana Ikramuddin
Published March 8, 2021
Students in dorms on Superblock were evacuated while authorities investigated a gas odor on Monday afternoon.
Committee uses equity lens to review every University administrative policy

Committee uses equity lens to review every University administrative policy

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published March 7, 2021
The committee aims to review all the University’s administrative policies by the end of June to identify potential negative impacts on marginalized communities.
Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council to stay split this spring

Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council to stay split this spring

by Sonja Kleven
Published March 6, 2021
The Panhellenic Council will continue to reevaluate its partnership with the Interfraternity Council each semester going forward.

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