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.

Young Women’s Cabinet program aims to decrease gender equity gaps by keeping women in legislative conversations

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published February 27, 2021

The cabinet, started by the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota and the governor’s office, appoints women from underrepresented communities to bridge the gap between youth and lawmakers.

Gophers women’s basketball cancels home finale against No. 12 Michigan

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published February 27, 2021

Due to COVID-19 issues within the Minnesota program, both schools have mutually agreed to cancel Sunday’s game.

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.

Street theater project showcases stories from Southeast Asian communities

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 26, 2021

Artists will draw interviews from cities with some of the largest Southeast Asian populations in the state.