The Minnesota Daily

Law students push for COVID-19 notation on transcript

by Nathanael Ashton-Piper, Campus Activities Reporter
Published March 1, 2021

The notation would serve as an acknowledgment of the pandemic’s impact on students' lives, and could apply beyond the spring 2021 semester.

International Student Advisory Board’s new members focus on mental health, career prep

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 28, 2021

Recruitment for new board members, which usually occurs in the fall, was paused when the pandemic hit.

To address healthcare worker shortage, UMN collaborates with Google and Mayo Clinic

by Abbey Machtig
Published February 27, 2021

The NXT GEN MED program will launch on the Rochester campus in Summer 2022.

Provost advises colleges to begin planning for commencement

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 27, 2021

A survey of Carlson students found that 78% of those who responded would attend an in-person graduation ceremony that followed safety guidelines.

Students advocate for the addition of Marvel Cooke to Scholars Walk

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 27, 2021

Marvel Cooke was a woman of many firsts, and a trailblazing Black journalist, civil rights activist and University graduate.

University senate votes to require racial justice courses for undergrads

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 27, 2021

The Senate approved the renaming of the Diversity and Social Justice course theme and to make it mandatory for all incoming Twin Cities undergraduates in fall 2021.

By Black students, for Black students: Black Student Union launches scholarship

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published February 26, 2021

The group is depending on donations and hopes to raise $20,000 to be doled out to about 40 Black students.

Regents change how they handle president’s requests for urgent action

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 25, 2021

The urgent approval authority policy dictates the president's ability to make financial and public safety decisions for the University without the full Board of Regents’ approval.

Carlson School no longer requires students to study abroad — for now

by Kathryn Sundquist
Published February 23, 2021

Approved classes through the University are allowing students to complete graduation requirements without traveling abroad.

Professional students confront policing, institutional racism in two task forces

by Nathanael Ashton-Piper, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 22, 2021

The task forces aim to reform policing, increase student and faculty diversity and require a curriculum addressing systemic racism.