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COVID-19 shakes steady international student enrollment trends

COVID-19 shakes steady international student enrollment trends

by Srilekha Garishakurti, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 3, 2021
Due to travel restrictions, a pause on embassy and consulate services and more, the once-growing body of new international students has taken a hit.
Joan Gabel on Zoom

Gabel talks UMPD safety review, Biden’s higher ed policies and CARES funds

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 2, 2021
University President Joan Gabel also discussed the ongoing Board of Regents election with the Minnesota Daily in a virtual interview Monday.
Political science faculty speak out against hiring of former Trump staffers

Political science faculty speak out against hiring of former Trump staffers

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published January 29, 2021
Professors from the University of Minnesota and other universities signed on to a letter last month asking university administrations to apply the “strictest of scrutiny” in hiring former Trump administration employees.
Regents consider allowing UMN logo on alcohol products

Regents consider allowing UMN logo on alcohol products

by Sonja Kleven, Campus Administration Reporter
Published January 27, 2021
The policy changes would be expected to generate an estimated $300,000 in revenue for the University annually.
UMN releases review of campus police

UMN releases review of campus police

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published January 26, 2021
The University completed its review of UMPD, with the consultation of Dr. Cedric Alexander, which provides recommendations to “align” policing with community expectations.
Morgan La Casse and Sarah Mai

UMN budget request lowest in 20 years

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published January 26, 2021
The biennial budget request for $46.5 million in new funding is the lowest in two decades due to the state deficit.
Arab Student Union Board Members Nadia Aruri, Ava Kian, Farha Ismail and Farah Ahmed Bahgat pose for a portrait at 44 North Apartments on Monday, Jan. 25.

Arab Student Association to connect UMN Arab students

by Srilekha Garishakurti, Campus Activities Reporter
Published January 25, 2021
The newly formed ASA aims to forge a sense of community for Arab students.
Shantal Pai poses for portraits outside Mondale Hall on January 20th. “Hopefully we can get more diversity within the law system, more representation, as most of the students signed up are minority representing” Pai discusses her new law program to help first year students in the law school, a program to help POC in the University. ( Parker Johnson / Staff Photographer )

New program for first-year law students centers the experiences of students of color

by Katelyn Vue
Published January 25, 2021
The RISE program, led by third-year law student Shantal Pai, launched last week in an effort to create a safe space for students of color to discuss their experiences pursuing law.
Vitaly Brown, a second year student at the University of Minnesota, poses for a portrait in the Physics and Nanotechnology building on Friday, Jan. 22. “At the end of the day, I really don’t get why people can’t have normal conversations or normal protests,” said Brown, regarding the protest at the Capitol in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6.

Insurrection, impeachment and a lost election: Student conservatives consider the future of the GOP

by Samantha Woodward
Published January 25, 2021
One political expert said the party’s future is uncertain as impeachment proceedings continue next month.
Student Affairs Vice President Calvin Phillips poses for a portrait. Photo courtesy of university of Minnesota Relations.

Dr. Calvin Phillips joins University’s senior administrative team

by Abbey Machtig and Ethan Fine
Published January 25, 2021
Phillips will serve as vice president for student affairs and dean of students beginning on March 1 pending Board of Regents approval.

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