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Joining more than 50 schools nationwide, medical students aim to integrate climate change and curricula

by Becca Most
Published May 4, 2020
Medical Students for a Sustainable Future, made up of more than 165 medical students, launched on Earth Day.
U researchers aim to create new therapies for pediatric leukemia

U researchers aim to create new therapies for pediatric leukemia

by Natalie Cierzan
Published May 4, 2020
Current therapies can leave children with short- and long-term side effects, such as cardiac and metabolic problems.
The First Congregational Church is nestled between single family residences in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood on Tuesday, Jan. 28.  The neighborhood provides housing for a significant number of University students.

Campus crime update: Spring crime trends in UMN neighborhoods over the past 5 years

by J.D. Duggan
Published May 4, 2020
Property crime is up in Minneapolis and in SE Como and Marcy-Holmes as the city is on COVID-19 lockdown.
The Cedar-Riverside neighborhood as seen on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.

Candidates declare bids for Minneapolis City Council special election

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published May 3, 2020
The seat up for election was held by former Ward 6 Council member Abdi Warsame, who resigned last month to lead the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority.
Passersby walk next to Coffman Union on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018. 

UMN students sue the University over fee usage

by Jasmine Snow
Published May 2, 2020
The lawsuit states that subsidization of student cultural centers and campus media groups is unconstitutional.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

UMN researcher discovers concerning chemicals in Grand Portage tribal waters

by Natalie Cierzan
Published May 2, 2020
Researchers are still trying to figure out the cause, and say the chemicals could impact the entire food web.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein. 

Under new policy amendments, courses with low enrollment can’t be canceled after first class

by Niamh Coomey
Published May 2, 2020
In the past, classes could be canceled due to low enrollment through the fifth day of the semester, which can be challenging for students and instructors.
'Life just kind of stopped': a look at the Big Ten COVID-19 response timeline

‘Life just kind of stopped’: a look at the Big Ten COVID-19 response timeline

by Jasmine Snow
Published May 1, 2020
The Ohio State University led the 13 other Big Ten schools in distance-learning plans; meanwhile, nonresident students are starting to adapt to distance learning.

UMN reveals “Sunrise Plan” to gradually reintroduce workers back to campus

by Hana Ikramuddin
Published May 1, 2020
The plan, announced in a University email Friday, outlines steps faculty and staff can take to return back to work
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

How is University governance operating during COVID-19?

by Niamh Coomey
Published April 30, 2020
The University of Minnesota has made some changes to the decision-making process while maintaining shared governance.

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