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Jigna Desai, Professor of Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies at the University of Minnesota poses for a portrait in front of her home on Thursday, Jan. 27. Desai is the project leader for Minnesota Transform, an initiative focused on addressing racial injustice at the University.

UMN to use $5 million grant to improve relationship with tribal nations

by By Abbey Machtig
Published January 28, 2021
The grant will also fund initiatives to advance racial justice in higher education.
University of Minnesota Cancer Researcher Micheal Olin poses with a live imaging photo depicting the size of brain tumors in mice in his lab on Wednesday, Jan. 27. Olin and his colleague Chris Moertel lead a team of researchers that created a cancer treatment that is in its first phase of
human trials.

UMN researchers start human trial of new cancer treatment

by Izzy Teitelbaum
Published January 27, 2021
This treatment for a specific kind of brain cancer called glioblastoma could be used to treat other kinds of cancer as well as infectious diseases.
Michelle Kwan poses for a portrait in front of her family-owned restaurant, Keefer Court Bakery and Cafe on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021

West Bank restaurants withstand pandemic

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published January 27, 2021
Though Acadia has temporarily closed and the Malabari Kitchen shuttered, many restaurants in Cedar-Riverside have remained open — if just for takeout and delivery.
Regents consider allowing UMN logo on alcohol products

Regents consider allowing UMN logo on alcohol products

by Sonja Kleven, Campus Administration Reporter
Published January 27, 2021
The policy changes would be expected to generate an estimated $300,000 in revenue for the University annually.
Associate Professor Christine Salomon poses for a portrait in her lab in Nils Hasselmo Hall on Tuesday, Jan 26.

Subterranean fungi could be key to treating devastating bat disease

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published January 27, 2021
University of Minnesota researchers are exploring ways cave fungi could be used as a biological control agent.
UMN releases review of campus police

UMN releases review of campus police

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published January 26, 2021
The University completed its review of UMPD, with the consultation of Dr. Cedric Alexander, which provides recommendations to “align” policing with community expectations.
Report provides disaggregated data on economic well-being of Asian Minnesotans

Report provides disaggregated data on economic well-being of Asian Minnesotans

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published January 26, 2021
The report aims to provide a more accurate picture of how Asian Minnesotans, from a diversity of backgrounds, experience wealth and education.
Morgan La Casse and Sarah Mai

UMN budget request lowest in 20 years

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published January 26, 2021
The biennial budget request for $46.5 million in new funding is the lowest in two decades due to the state deficit.
Arab Student Union Board Members Nadia Aruri, Ava Kian, Farha Ismail and Farah Ahmed Bahgat pose for a portrait at 44 North Apartments on Monday, Jan. 25.

Arab Student Association to connect UMN Arab students

by Srilekha Garishakurti, Campus Activities Reporter
Published January 25, 2021
The newly formed ASA aims to forge a sense of community for Arab students.
Shantal Pai poses for portraits outside Mondale Hall on January 20th. “Hopefully we can get more diversity within the law system, more representation, as most of the students signed up are minority representing” Pai discusses her new law program to help first year students in the law school, a program to help POC in the University. ( Parker Johnson / Staff Photographer )

New program for first-year law students centers the experiences of students of color

by Katelyn Vue
Published January 25, 2021
The RISE program, led by third-year law student Shantal Pai, launched last week in an effort to create a safe space for students of color to discuss their experiences pursuing law.

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