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UMN students weigh in on the Trump impeachment inquiry

UMN students weigh in on the Trump impeachment inquiry

by Jasmine Snow
Published October 10, 2019
University of Minnesota students represent a wide variety of opinions about the recent impeachment inquiry.
Dr. Barbara Kappler, director and assistant dean for International Student and Scholars Services, poses for a portrait in the Humphrey School of Public Affairs on Tuesday, Oct. 8. 

UMN international student enrollment sees significant increase

by Jiang Li
Published October 10, 2019
After substantially dropping from 2017 to 2018, the number of freshmen living in a foreign country when they applied to the U increased 63 percent from 2018 to 2019.
Director of Black Visions Collective Kandace Montgomery delivers a prepared speech to those gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol Building on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. One of several speakers at the Global Climate Strike, Montgomery advocated for improved environmental legislation and acknowledged the risks climate change poses to marginalized communities. (Kamaan Richards / Minnesota Daily)

House DFL lawmakers form Climate Action Caucus

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published October 10, 2019
Legislators introduced the new caucus alongside activists on the eve of the Minnesota Youth Climate Strike last month.
First year students Annika Cushnyr, left, and Tori Seaver, right, study in Mondale Hall on Monday, Oct. 7.

UMN Law School sees largest first-year class in almost a decade

by Natalie Rademacher
Published October 10, 2019
The school is recovering following a decline in enrollment after the 2008 recession.
Associate professor of international development Greta Friedemann-Sánchez, left, and colleague Peggy Grieve, right, pose for a photo in Colombia where they did field work in their efforts against intimate partner violence. Courtesy of Greta Friedemann-Sánchez.

UMN researchers work to prevent violence against women in Colombia

by Niamh Coomey
Published October 10, 2019
The pair has done years of research and field work that lead up to recent UN presentations and current work with the Colombian government.
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Faculty weigh in on changes to UMN liberal education requirements

by Niamh Coomey
Published October 9, 2019
Several plans, including one authored by faculty members, are being discussed in an online forum and among Liberal Education Redesign Committee members.
College of Education and Human Development Dean Jean Quam poses for a portrait in her office on Friday, Oct. 4. 

Jean Quam to retire from CEHD dean’s role, resume teaching

by Michael McGough
Published October 9, 2019
Jean Quam, the dean of the College of Education and Human Development, has been at the University of Minnesota since 1980.
Rachel Croson, a candidate for the University of Minnesota's provost position, spoke at a public forum on Oct. 7.

Final two UMN provost candidates speak at forums

by Hana Ikramuddin
Published October 8, 2019
Rachel Croson and Carol Fierke made their cases to the University community Monday.
A pedestrian safety workshop in the Prospect Park neighborhood on Friday, Oct. 4. 

Pedestrian safety improvements coming to Prospect Park

by Emma Dill
Published October 8, 2019
Glendale Townhomes was one of four communities selected to hold a Walkable Community Workshop.
Wil Schulz poses for a portrait in front of the University Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. Schulz took on a parental role for his siblings and as a result found the transition to University life difficult. 

Shouldering the burden of a loved one’s addiction

by Dylan Miettinen
Published October 7, 2019
The road to recovery is difficult – for those with substance abuse disorders, as well as their family and friends.

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