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Black Student Union president Samiat Ajibola poses for a portrait in the BSU room at Coffman Memorial Union on Wednesday, Feb. 24. A junior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Ajibola hopes to continue her education with a Masters in Public Health at the U.

By Black students, for Black students: Black Student Union launches scholarship

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published February 26, 2021
The group is depending on donations and hopes to raise $20,000 to be doled out to about 40 Black students.
The University's Board of Regents meets on Friday, June 14, 2019 at McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis. The meeting covered topics including policy revisions, Board of Regents operations, and University tuition. Four new regents were also sworn in at the meeting.

Regents change how they handle president’s requests for urgent action 

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 25, 2021
The urgent approval authority policy dictates the president's ability to make financial and public safety decisions for the University without the full Board of Regents’ approval.
Illustration by Sarah Mai

Carlson School no longer requires students to study abroad — for now

by Kathryn Sundquist
Published February 23, 2021
Approved classes through the University are allowing students to complete graduation requirements without traveling abroad.
Professional students confront policing, institutional racism in two task forces

Professional students confront policing, institutional racism in two task forces

by Nathanael Ashton-Piper, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 22, 2021
The task forces aim to reform policing, increase student and faculty diversity and require a curriculum addressing systemic racism.
The ¡Presente!: 50 Years of Chicano & Latino Studies gallery on Friday, Feb. 19. The art gallery is celebrating the 50th anniversary of University of Minnesota’s Chicano and Latino Studies Department.

Chicano and Latino Studies department celebrates 50th anniversary

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 22, 2021
The department is honoring its 50th year with a series of events, starting with an exhibition featuring artwork inspired by the department’s historical archive.
What you need to know about the second round of CARES funds

What you need to know about the second round of CARES funds

by Abbey Machtig
Published February 21, 2021
The University must begin distributing CARES funds to students by the middle of April.
Antony Maikuri, a Ph. D. student in the College of Education and Human Development pursuing Evaluation Studies, poses for a portrait in the St. Paul Student Center on Thursday, Feb. 18.

Hope and skepticism: U students look forward after Trump’s immigration policies

by Samantha Woodward, City Reporter
Published February 21, 2021
While some students impacted by Trump's hard line anti-immigration agenda are hopeful for immigration reform under Biden, others have little faith that the new president will keep his promises.
The University of Minnesota police department is looking to hire students to help fill gaps in security staffing for Super Bowl events on campus.

UMN neighborhoods see crime increase compared to beginning of 2020

by Ethan Fine
Published February 20, 2021
The Marcy-Holmes, Como, Prospect Park and Cedar Riverside neighborhoods have all seen property and violent crimes over the last month.
The University's Board of Regents convene on Friday, Sep. 14, 2018 at McNamara Alumni Center.

Regents discuss how to conduct self-assessment

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 19, 2021
At their February meeting, the Board of Regents considered conducting a self-evaluation, though some expressed concerns about the possibility of anonymous comments.
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Porta, a University of Minnesota professor of nursing. Porta is the Principal Investigator on AHEAD.

UMN collaboration seeks to strengthen healthcare workforce in Afghanistan

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 19, 2021
The University will work with other colleges in the U.S. and Afghanistan to develop curriculum, research capacities and train faculty for a five-year period.

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