The Minnesota Daily

Meet the candidates for undergraduate student body president and vice president

by Ava Thompson
Published March 15, 2021

In an unprecedented year, only one pair of candidates announced their campaign for president and vice president.

Students weigh in on board priorities, raise ethical issues with regents election

by Abbey Machtig and Hana Ikramuddin
Published March 13, 2021

The board also discussed the University’s COVID-19 response in a virtual meeting Friday.

Regents hold public forum on body cameras for UMPD

by Ethan Fine
Published March 13, 2021

At the forum, students vocalized their thoughts on the potential for body cameras, a suggestion from Dr. Cedric Alexander’s report.

UMN School of Public Health establishes new center for anti-racism research

by Katelyn Vue
Published March 12, 2021

With a $5 million grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity will advance racial health equity through research and community-centered action.

UMN College of Liberal Arts commencement will be online again

by Ethan Fine, Campus Administration Reporter
Published March 11, 2021

Given state restrictions on gatherings, Dean John Coleman said it is “not feasible” to host the commencement in person.

Increase in reported scholastic dishonesty prompts concern among UMN faculty, admin

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published March 11, 2021

Amid the onset of new pressures due to the pandemic, the Office for Community Standards has found that more students are turning to scholastic dishonesty.

UMN creates new position to advise on American Indian affairs and tribal relations

by Abbey Machtig
Published March 11, 2021

The senior adviser to the president for Indian affairs will serve in President Joan Gabel’s cabinet.

University considered for state funding to reduce student hunger, food insecurity

by Ava Thompson
Published March 11, 2021

The University of Minnesota could receive funding under the Hunger Free Campus act.

‘The students are why we’re all here’: Gabel launches new student mental health initiative

by Sonja Kleven, Campus Administration Reporter
Published March 11, 2021

The committee’s co-chairs say they hope students will see an increase in access to mental health resources as early as next fall.

New fee for international alumni in STEM to be delayed after pushback

by Nathanael Ashton-Piper
Published March 10, 2021

The proposed fee is for an extension to a program that allows international STEM graduates to remain in the US after graduation to work.