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Nicholson Hall is named after Edward E. Nicholson, who served as the dean of students from 1917 to 1941 and oversaw an extensive secret surveillance network and repressed open debate on campus.

UMN considers renaming Nicholson Hall

by Logan Anderson
Published March 17, 2024
The opportunity for the public to submit comments on the matter closes Monday. A decision is expected later this year.
A student lounges on a chair in the open area by Wiley and Blegen halls.

UMN criminal justice programs vary by campus

by Logan Anderson and Samantha Siedow
Published March 9, 2024
The UMN Sociology of Law, Criminology and Justice Department teaches crime and justice with a sociological approach, while other campuses offer more traditional courses.
A UMPD police officer on Northrop Mall on Feb. 1, 2024. DPS will likely cover crime statistics and trends on campus in its presentation.

UMN DPS prepares to give spring public safety update

by Georgia Jensen
Published February 26, 2024
The Department of Public Safety will give its update at the March 8 Board of Regents meeting.
The ‘Pup Professors’ bring clinical experience to the classroom.

UMN College of Veterinary Medicine brings in ‘Pup Professors’

by Sophie Eydis
Published February 22, 2024
Participating dogs receive nose-to-tail physical exams by students practicing their skills.
New opportunities in the School of Music with the world music and ensemble music minors, which allow students to gain credits by playing in ensembles.

School of Music is expanding its curriculum

by Logan Anderson
Published February 20, 2024
The School of Music began the school year with a new director and a plan to continue building off previous successes in expanding options for students.
The University of Minnesota campus gates on East Bank, Nov. 12, 2022.

T-minus one year to MPact: Update on UMN’s strategic plan

by Alex Lassiter
Published February 19, 2024
In MPact 2025’s last year of activity, the strategic plan is nearing completion and has made its mark systemwide.
Give Kids a Smile event on Saturday, Feb. 3.

Give Kids a Smile provides free dental care for underserved children

by Sophie Eydis
Published February 18, 2024
UMN School of Dentistry celebrated 20 years of GKAS.
Students leave their language classes in Folwell Hall on Friday, Feb. 16. All students in the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) are required to take language courses to graduate.

As language programs decline nationally, faculty reflect

by Logan Anderson
Published February 18, 2024
Enrollment in language courses has decreased between 2016 and 2021, and UMN is no exception.
Final exams at UMN can vary from the department to the professor.

Finals at UMN take different forms across campus

by Logan Anderson
Published February 18, 2024
How finals look at the University can depend on the department, the course and the professor assigning them.
Mary Jo Kane and Nicole LaVoi embrace each other in a bittersweet moment of gratitude at a lecture series on Feb. 6 celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Tucker Center.

Tucker Center for Research on Girls and Women in Sport celebrates 30 years

by Emma Walytka
Published February 7, 2024
The Tucker Center aims to make a difference in the lives of women in sports through research and community outreach.

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