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Michael Garwood and his on-site team show off their MRI machine in a Center for Magnetic Resonance Research lab.

UMN researchers develop portable MRI on track for human trials

by Alex Lassiter
Published October 9, 2023
The portable technology, created in collaboration with international researchers, could provide MRI access to people who need it.
Conflicting parking availability signs at the Oak Street Parking Ramp caused confusion and congestion on the afternoon of October 3rd. Availability and parking issues at the Oak Street Ramp in particular have been a major concern for students who signed parking contracts with the University this fall.

University of Minnesota deals with ongoing parking issues

by Amirah Razman
Published October 8, 2023

The University of Minnesota’s Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) provides semester-long parking contracts for students and staff to purchase online.Students are able to purchase parking contracts...

Vaccine availability at clinics will be announced soon.

It’s vaccination season: How important is getting both the updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines this season?

by Amirah Razman
Published October 8, 2023
After the CDC announced the rollout of a new COVID-19 vaccine targeting the latest variant, health experts say COVID-19 vaccines are being treated similar to the flu vaccine.
A birds-eye view of many buildings on campus that have benefitted from HEAPR funding.

What “U” need to know about HEAPR repairs on campus

by Alex Lassiter
Published October 8, 2023
Here’s what you need to know about current repairs on-campus ahead of the Board of Regents’ $500 million request for state funding for building repairs.
M Health Fairview hospital pictured on Feb. 17, 2021. The hospital resides on the University of Minnesota's Minneapolis campus.

UMN and MDH awarded grant to enhance disease response network

by Henry Stafford
Published October 7, 2023
The $17.5 million grant gives the partnership five years to create emergency decision-making tools.
Research was provided by the legislature.

UMN researchers use satellite data to aid in preventing the spread of oak wilt disease

by Emma Walytka
Published October 2, 2023
A postdoctoral associate and professor explain the weight of oak wilt disease, how it can spread and hot spots for the disease.
Carba's reactor turns biomass into a stable, charcoal-like material to prevent carbon dioxide from returning to the atmosphere.

UMN alumni win state’s largest innovation competition

by Caleb Fravel
Published October 2, 2023
The alumni won $86,000 in the MN Cup for fighting climate change with their startup company, Carba.
Interim President Jeff Ettinger kicks off the construction of Fraser Hall with the help of UMN Chemistry students on Tuesday, Sept. 26.

UMN kicks off Fraser Hall renovations

by Alex Lassiter and Caleb Fravel
Published October 1, 2023
Construction is expected to finish summer 2025 with classes from Smith and Kolthoff halls moving into the new building.
Interim President Jeff Ettinger outside Morrill Hall on Sept. 20, 2023.

Student governance groups hope for greater inclusion in presidential search

by Georgia Jensen
Published September 29, 2023
Registered Student Governance Associations express concern about how student voices will be included in the process to select a new University president.
López Franzen previously served as the Minnesota DFL Senate Minority Leader.

New UMN executive director of Government and Community Relations talks advocacy efforts and community engagement

by Emma Walytka and Henry Stafford
Published September 27, 2023
Melisa López Franzen discusses legislative support and her professional experiences prior to coming to the University of Minnesota.

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