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Spaces for historically marginalized students essential to campus life, study says

by Jasmine Snow
Published February 10, 2020
University of Chicago study points to designated spaces as key to engagement and inclusivity.
Dr. Maria Gini, a professor of robotics, observes a robot in Shepherd Labs on Thursday, Feb. 6. Starting this fall, the University will be offering a Master’s program for robotics.

UMN unveils master’s degree in robotics

by Abbey Machtig
Published February 10, 2020
The three-semester master's program will provide students with research and job opportunities.
Attendees greet each other with a hug at the Muslim Alumni Network kickoff event at Masjid Al-Iman on Friday, Feb. 7.

Alumni Association creates first-ever group for Muslim graduates

by Farrah Mina
Published February 10, 2020
The Muslim Alumni Network hosted its first event Friday evening in an effort to keep Muslim alumni connected to the campus.
Minneapolis City Council Member Steve Fletcher poses for a portrait at City Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 5. On data privacy, Fletcher asserts “We’re becoming a smarter and more responsive city, and we’re using data to do it. Our residents and visitors deserve to know that we are responsible with their information and respect their privacy – while also keeping our government open and transparent.”

Dinkytown’s councilmember champions data privacy

by J.D. Duggan
Published February 9, 2020
Ward 3 Council member Steve Fletcher’s data privacy principles will be up for vote in the upcoming City Council meeting.
The Cedar-Riverside neighborhood as seen on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.

Following Cedar-Riverside fire, state lawmakers introduce high-rise sprinkler bill

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published February 9, 2020
The bill, requiring automated sprinklers in high-rises statewide, comes after a fire killed five Cedar-Riverside residents in November.
In the Know: Breaking Down the U's News

Episode 48: U awarded grant to help Minneapolis youth

by Natalie Rademacher and Jessica Toledo
Published February 6, 2020
Natalie Rademacher and Jessica Toledo talk to two reporters about their recent work, including a story about a grant supporting Minneapolis youth and a trend of "micro apartments" near campus.
Minneapolis City Council Member Abdi Warsame addresses the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Warsame was selected as the next executive director and CEO for the MPHA.

Grad student, MPHA team up to lower eviction rates

by Erin Rose Baker
Published February 6, 2020
UMN student Weston Merrick is trying to create a better relationship between government services and citizens seeking assistance.
Eva Berezovsky

Surgeon general releases report on the end of smoking, with help from a UMN professor

by Natalie Cierzan
Published February 6, 2020
The report found that quitting smoking can add nearly a decade to people's lives.
Dawn breaks over the Minnesota State Capitol Building on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (Kamaan Richards / Minnesota Daily)

Alumni and supporters form group to advocate for U ahead of legislative session

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published February 6, 2020
The Maroon and Gold PAC aims to boost University funding from the Legislature.
Youth Coordinating Board staff member Iqbal Maxamed speaks to a student during a passing period at Patrick Henry High School on Wednesday, Feb. 5.

For Cedar-Riverside youth program, outreach means coming back home

by J.D. Duggan
Published February 6, 2020
The Youth Coordinating Board spent last summer in Cedar-Riverside. They just received funding for another year.

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