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Enrollment in graduate school could rise after the COVID-19 recession

by Jasmine Snow
Published April 16, 2020
Past recessions have increased interest in higher education, especially during the 2008 recession.
Former Executive Director of the West Bank Business Association Jamie Schumacher poses for a portrait in front of the WBBA flags in Cedar-Riverside on Monday, April 13. 

West Bank leader reflects on her work with business, art community

by J.D. Duggan
Published April 16, 2020
Jamie Schumacher left her position as the executive director of West Bank Business Association to move into another nonprofit role in the Twin Cities.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

In the time of remote classes, veterinary students learn surgery — over livestream

by Abbey Machtig
Published April 15, 2020
The College of Veterinary Medicine is buying equipment like iPhones and head mounts for remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Second year Ph.D. student Megan Red Shirt-Shaw studies Organizational Leadership and Policy.  Photo courtesy of Megan Red Shirt-Shaw and Jayme Halbritter (photographer).

A “groundwork for future generations”: Native American graduate student group plans ahead

by Katelyn Vue
Published April 15, 2020
The group seeks to provide a safe space for Native American graduate students at the University of Minnesota to discuss shared experiences and culture.
New developments in the Towerside Innovation District are seen on Sunday, June 16 in Minneapolis.

Prospect Park’s Towerside could set an example with greener heating

by Brooke Sheehy
Published April 15, 2020
The project is awaiting approval from the City Council to proceed with the design phase.
Shuang Cheng is still providing takeout for customers on Friday, April. 10

Hungry? These restaurants near campus are still open for takeout or delivery

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn and Norah Kleven
Published April 14, 2020
A&E rounded up a list of restaurants still operating near the University of Minnesota in Dinkytown, Como, Northeast and West Bank.
Volunteers Amber Chang, left, and Merri Bonde, right, prepare the Nutritious U Food Pantry to open in Coffman Union on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

Food shelves strained by COVID-19 receive state funding boost

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published April 14, 2020
The $9 million for food shelves and food banks statewide comes as programs see an increase in demand.
Illustration by Eva Berezovsky

University research targets social distancing compliance, mental health

by Becca Most
Published April 14, 2020
The study will analyze the physical distancing habits and mental health of older adults and young families throughout Minnesota.
Radio K Programming Director Darby Ottoson and Music Director Maddie Schwappach pose for a portrait in Como on Saturday, April 11.

Radio K hits the airwaves — from home

by J.D. Duggan
Published April 13, 2020
The University of Minnesota college radio station is adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic and receiving a torrent of support along the way.
Folwell Hall on Saturday, March 21. 2020.

Students, faculty respond to summer classes moving online

by Niamh Coomey
Published April 13, 2020
University President Joan Gabel announced that classes will continue online-only through the summer due to COVID-19 concerns.

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