The Minnesota Daily

UMN professor, pioneer of grasses research set to retire

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published December 8, 2020

Mary Meyer transformed research on ornamental grasses at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and University of Minnesota.

University Senate advocates universal pass/fail option for undergraduate students

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published December 7, 2020

Although the decision awaits Vice Provost Rachel Croson’s approval, the resolution shows additional support for a universal S/N grading system for the remainder of the academic year.

Campus crime update: Fall sees major crime upticks for University neighborhoods

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published December 5, 2020

University of Minnesota neighborhoods aren’t exempt from Minneapolis’ increase in both violent and property crimes.

Smith Hall reopens after reported chemical spill Friday

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published December 4, 2020

Smith Hall houses the University’s Department of Chemistry.

University faculty report high levels of burnout during pandemic

by Hana Ikramuddin and Ethan Fine
Published December 4, 2020

Nearly 20% of faculty at the University have reported a high level of burnout following the start of the pandemic, according to a faculty study.

Throughout uprisings, Student Legal Service represents student protesters

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published November 30, 2020

Attorneys from SLS are helping students who were among the 600 protesters arrested on I-94 in the post-election demonstration.

M Dining, Aramark host roundtable series with students to obtain feedback

by Katelyn Vue
Published November 30, 2020

The series of monthly meetings intends to collect feedback from students about the challenges of food and dining.

Amid FTC complaint against Zoom, UMN has reported no security breaches

by Nur B. Adam, Multimedia Reporter
Published November 29, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission urged Zoom to improve its data privacy, though some have criticized the settlement for lacking accountability measures.

MSA seeks to amend University emergency contact policy

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published November 28, 2020

Student government leaders are reevaluating the University’s emergency contact policy after a student was taken to the hospital from an on-campus residence hall.

Over one year later, the Montejo family perseveres after deportation of father

by Katelyn Vue
Published November 25, 2020

One year since Gregorio Montejo’s arrest, the Montejo family deals with the aftermath of his ICE detainment and deportation.

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