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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.
A look at UMN employee political donations

A look at UMN employee political donations

by Jasmine Snow
Published October 23, 2020
Between congressional and federal races, Democratic candidates receive more donations by a large margin.
Boynton Health’s east bank location COVID-19 testing stations stands empty on Wednesday, Sep. 16.

University to mail each student a COVID-19 saliva testing kit via Vault Health

by Abbey Machtig
Published October 23, 2020
Costs for faculty and staff tests are covered by the state through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funds, while the University is covering the costs of student tests.
Delilah Robb, a community health educator for the Indian Health Board of Minneapolis, poses for a portrait outside one of the organization's clinics. Robb's work provides a variety of educational experiences on the topic of sexual health for the American Indian community in the clinic's service area. As a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, Robb has spent the entirety of her career working with the American Indian community and is currently a full-time first year student at the University's School of Public Health, studying Maternal and Child Health.

University grad student fosters conversation, education about sexual health in American Indian communities

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published October 22, 2020
Delilah Robb incorporates cultural traditions as part of an Indian Health Board campaign.
Zayna Jan poses for a portrait in front of a list of signatories on a petition she authored, which seeks to change the grading policy change in the School of Dentistry on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Students advocate for pass/fail classes to fulfill majors

by Hana Ikramuddin and Katelyn Vue
Published October 22, 2020
A student petition with over 1,000 signatures has asked the University to allow pass/fail grading to count toward major requirements during the pandemic.

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