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COVID-19 shakes steady international student enrollment trends

COVID-19 shakes steady international student enrollment trends

by Srilekha Garishakurti, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 3, 2021
Due to travel restrictions, a pause on embassy and consulate services and more, the once-growing body of new international students has taken a hit.
Project Lead Nicole Wanner examines mouse DNA at the Andrew C. Boss Laboratory of Meat Science on Friday, Jan. 29. Wanner’s research focuses on how CBD oil affects pregnant mice and their offspring.

UMN research shows CBD use during pregnancy affects long-term behavior and brain activity in offspring

by Becca Most
Published February 2, 2021
Although human trials have yet to start, scientists say people should be wary of using CBD while pregnant.
Joan Gabel on Zoom

Gabel talks UMPD safety review, Biden’s higher ed policies and CARES funds

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 2, 2021
University President Joan Gabel also discussed the ongoing Board of Regents election with the Minnesota Daily in a virtual interview Monday.
The Republic building November 2016 via Google Maps.

Republic bar and restaurant closes with plans to relocate

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published February 1, 2021
The West Bank restaurant shuttered last November with an uncertain timeline for reopening.
Bonnie Jenkins, the founder and executive director of the Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security and Conflict Transformation, speaks at a conference. Courtesy photo.

Humphrey global policy fellow Dr. Bonnie Jenkins nominated to Biden administration

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 1, 2021
Jenkins was nominated to serve as undersecretary for arms control and international security affairs, and awaits confirmation from the Senate.
Two people shot at Dinkytown residence Saturday night

Two people shot at Dinkytown residence Saturday night

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published January 31, 2021
Minneapolis police responded to a shooting on 6th Street Southease where two people were injured.
Political science faculty speak out against hiring of former Trump staffers

Political science faculty speak out against hiring of former Trump staffers

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published January 29, 2021
Professors from the University of Minnesota and other universities signed on to a letter last month asking university administrations to apply the “strictest of scrutiny” in hiring former Trump administration employees.
Robbery reported in Stadium Village apartment lobby Thursday night

Robbery reported in Stadium Village apartment lobby Thursday night

by Srilekha Garishakurti, Campus Activities Reporter
Published January 28, 2021
A SAFE-U alert reported that the suspects assaulted the victim and took her purse and cell phone.
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.

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