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University President Joan Gabel listens to Vice Chair Steven Sviggum at Gabel's first regents retreat on Friday, July 12 in Faribault.

What kind of ‘research powerhouse’ should UMN be?

by Dylan Anderson
Published July 24, 2019
Regents and president Gabel discussed various research goals for the University at the regents retreat earlier this month.

A note from the family of Dylan Christy

by Family of Dylan Christy
Published July 24, 2019
Dylan Robert Christy, age 21, of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 11, 2019. He was a junior at the University of Minnesota.
Research roundup: Food insecurity and chirping crickets

Research roundup: Food insecurity and chirping crickets

by Gwiwon Jason Nam
Published July 24, 2019
University of Minnesota researchers published several studies last month.
Mary Taris, publisher and CEO of Strive Publishing, and Bill English, Northside Job Creation Team Consulting Project Director, pose for photos.

Minneapolis Black Business Week celebrates local entrepreneurs

by J.D. Duggan
Published July 22, 2019
The city's first Black Business Week will highlight black-owned businesses with various events throughout the week.
Chen-Fu Liao, a researcher at the Center for Transportation Studies, poses for a portrait in the Mechanical Engineering building on Wednesday, July 17.

UMN researcher works to make city streets safer for the visually impaired

by Katrina Pross
Published July 18, 2019
The University of Minnesota researcher will be testing his project in Stillwater later this year.
A light rail Green Line train crosses University Avenue in Minneapolis on Monday night. According to Metro Transit, there has been about $3 billion in development along the Green Line corridor since construction began in 2010.

Mudslide closes East River Parkway, halts light rail service near UMN

by Imani Cruzen
Published July 17, 2019
The mudslide occurred after heavy rains on Tuesday.

Somali mothers continue work with Cedar-Riverside youth as local influence grows

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published July 17, 2019
The Somali Mothers of MN have recently partnered with a local neighborhood organization for youth violence prevention.
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

Ska-U-Mah: UMN creates new reggae institute

by Dylan Anderson
Published July 17, 2019
The program is the first of its kind outside of Jamaica seeking to recognize and enhance the study of reggae.
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

Upcoming Supreme Court decision creates more uncertainty for DACA students

by Katrina Pross
Published July 17, 2019
The Immigration Response Team at the University of Minnesota is encouraging DACA students to reapply early in case the program is terminated.
A rendering of Home2 Suites at 2800 University Ave. SE, a new hotel in Prospect Park.

Extended-stay hotel proposed for Prospect Park

by Caitlin Anderson
Published July 17, 2019
The 6-story hotel, a franchised Home2 Suites by Hilton located at 2800 University Ave. SE, will break ground by next spring.

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