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The exterior of the U.S. Supreme Court building on Oct. 29, 2022.

UMN’s student response to student loan debt forgiveness strike-down

by Alex Lassiter
Published July 25, 2023
Members of UMN Undergraduate Student Government commented on the Supreme Court’s rejection of President Biden’s $400B student debt relief plan.
The new Vice President has a long background in public service, most recently as the Commissioner of the Department of Administration for the state of Minnesota.

Meet the new Vice President for University Services Alice Roberts-Davis

by Henry Hagen
Published July 25, 2023

The University of Minnesota’s Senior Vice President for Finance and Operation Myron Frans introduced Alice Roberts-Davis as the new Vice President of University Services at the Board of Regents meeting...

The Minneapolis Fire Department responds to a fire at the The Freund Haus on July 1, 2023.

An update on the July 1 University Avenue fire

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published July 25, 2023
Recent fire at Freund Haus apartments on University Ave leave students searching for housing.
Friends and family of UMNSVP members were given an opportunity to get a closer look at Gaia after her July 15 unveiling.

UMN Solar Vehicle Project reveals new solar car, “Gaia”

by Alex Lassiter
Published July 20, 2023
UMNSVP revealed the 15th-generation car to the public in an unveiling ceremony on Saturday.
Heads of statues of Greek and Persian gods that may have fallen from their bodies during ancient East Anatolian Fault earthquakes.

UMN researchers successfully date East Anatolian Fault for first time

by Alex Lassiter
Published July 18, 2023
International research led by UMN determined the age and origin of the February Turkish and Syrian earthquakes.
Local health departments faced issues leading up to the pandemic, but those were exacerbated and took a toll while the virus spread.

UMN research showcases staffing issues in local health departments statewide

by Alex Lassiter
Published July 18, 2023
Study surveyed 97% of MN local health departments, highlights gaps in workforce and employee burnout.
The University of Minnesota campus gates on East Bank, Nov. 12, 2022.

LGBTQ+ resources and support available to UMN students beyond Pride Month

by Ainsley Brown
Published July 18, 2023
The Gender and Sexuality Center provides support for LGBTQ+ students and the greater Twin Cities community.
Jamie Prenkert, the new Dean of Carlson School of Management, on June 12, 2023. Prenkert officially took over the role on July 3.

Q&A with new dean of Carlson School of Management

by Ainsley Brown
Published July 18, 2023
Dean Jamie Prenkert talked about the importance of connecting with the community, students, faculty and staff at the University.
Fairview Riverside Medical Center on February 16, 2023.

UMN and Fairview running out of time to solve partnership conflict

by Henry Hagen
Published July 16, 2023
As the Fairview-Sanford merger remains delayed, the next month could be critical for the University to determine its healthcare partnership.
Interim-President Jeffrey Ettinger at a University of Minnesota Board of Regents special meeting on Monday June 26, 2023.

Regents discuss increased safety measures for fall semester

by Henry Hagen
Published July 14, 2023
The initiatives include restrictions on public building access, residence hall protection, Dinkytown police presence and a review of SAFE-U alerts.

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