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The Board of Regents convene for their October 2019 meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Oct. 10.

Regents weigh in on potential challenges and priorities for UMN in 2021

by Abbey Machtig
Published December 9, 2020
Board members discussed the financial impact of COVID-19 and the impact of the pandemic on enrollment and student experiences at the University.
Student Senate resolution asks for greater access to mental health resources

Student Senate resolution asks for greater access to mental health resources

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published December 8, 2020
Passed on Dec. 3, the resolution advocates for telehealth expansion, more lenient attendance policies and the recording of all Zoom lectures.
Mary Meyer poses for a portrait at the Arboretum on Friday, Dec. 4. As she prepares for retirement in late December, she reflects, "Most of these plants I view as part of me, like family."

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

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.
A University of Minnesota Police car is parked outside of the Graduate Hotel on East Bank on Thursday, June 21.

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

Smith Hall reopens after reported chemical spill Friday

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published December 4, 2020
Smith Hall houses the University’s Department of Chemistry.
Colleen Manchester poses for a portrait. Photo courtesy of the University of Minnesota Development Office.

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.
Protests and arrests on I-94 on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

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

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

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.

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