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One year later: Family, friends search for justice for murdered Marcy-Holmes man

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published October 29, 2020
Abdoulaye Cisse’s murder remains unsolved after he was killed on his 27th birthday last year, not far from the University of Minnesota.
UMN Foundation takes over fundraising for entire M Health Fairview system, expected to increase donations

UMN Foundation takes over fundraising for entire M Health Fairview system, expected to increase donations

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published October 28, 2020
The Foundation will manage all philanthropic donations and gifts from donors.
Robbery in Dinkytown reported Tuesday evening

Robbery in Dinkytown reported Tuesday evening

by Samantha Woodward
Published October 27, 2020
The two male suspects fled in a white BMW SUV after pushing a person and taking their phone.
Class of 1875; depicts Helen Mar Ely (Williamson), the first woman to graduate from the University of Minnesota.

One hundred years later: White women at UMN and the 19th Amendment

by Jasmine Snow
Published October 27, 2020
Throughout the century, women have fought for suffrage from the halls of the University of Minnesota and beyond.
University to remain in phase 3 of Maroon and Gold Sunrise Plan

University to remain in phase 3 of Maroon and Gold Sunrise Plan

by Ava Thompson
Published October 26, 2020
University leaders delayed the transition from phase 3 to phase 4 of the Maroon and Sunrise plan due to increased COVID cases in Minnesota.
An empty lot stands across from the Cargill building, on the University's St. Paul campus, on Monday, Oct. 19.  The lot will be the site of a proposed research facility.

UMN six-year capital plan supports new bioengineering labs on St. Paul campus

by Megan Phillips, City Reporter
Published October 26, 2020
The campus upgrades come amid federal funds and the establishment of a new public-private partnership for sustainability research.
Boynton Health pictured on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020.

Students voice concerns about Boynton’s capacity for COVID-19 testing and wait times

by Srilekha Garishakurti
Published October 26, 2020
Though the University has recently expanded testing availability, some students have been opting to get tested off-campus to obtain faster results, avoid appointment traffic and tight testing criteria.
University receives $75.4 million in state funding to be used for improvement and renovation

University receives $75.4 million in state funding to be used for improvement and renovation

by Abbey Machtig
Published October 24, 2020
This funding will go toward different projects around all five system campuses.
UMN continues to plan for spring learning abroad despite uncertainty

UMN continues to plan for spring learning abroad despite uncertainty

by Evan Berg, Campus Administration Reporter
Published October 24, 2020
The University’s Learning Abroad Center is continuing to plan programs for the spring semester of 2021 but asking students to prepare alternative academic plans.
Regent Darrin Rosha speaks during a meeting on June 8, 2017. Rosha was among those who questioned the annual salary of Myron Frans in September 2020.

Appointment of Myron Frans as senior University leader prompts conversation about pay in higher ed

by Abbey Machtig
Published October 23, 2020
Frans will earn $399,000 annually as the senior vice president for finance and operations.

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