The Minnesota Daily

Humphrey School launches national search for new dean

by Abbey Machtig
Published December 10, 2020

Dean Laura Bloomberg announced she will not return to the position following the end of her contract in June.

Twin Cities undergrads can switch to S/N for fall and spring, provost announces

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published December 9, 2020

Courses taken pass/fail will also count toward all graduation and program requirements.

MSA passes 3.3% tuition reimbursement bill at forum meeting

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published December 9, 2020

The Minnesota Student Association passed a bill that calls for the University to provide a tuition reimbursement that reflects one-third of fall semester being online-only.

Regents weigh in on potential challenges and priorities for UMN in 2021

by Abbey Machtig
Published December 9, 2020

Board members discussed the financial impact of COVID-19 and the impact of the pandemic on enrollment and student experiences at the University.

Student Senate resolution asks for greater access to mental health resources

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published December 8, 2020

Passed on Dec. 3, the resolution advocates for telehealth expansion, more lenient attendance policies and the recording of all Zoom lectures.

UMN professor, pioneer of grasses research set to retire

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published December 8, 2020

Mary Meyer transformed research on ornamental grasses at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and University of Minnesota.

University Senate advocates universal pass/fail option for undergraduate students

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published December 7, 2020

Although the decision awaits Vice Provost Rachel Croson’s approval, the resolution shows additional support for a universal S/N grading system for the remainder of the academic year.