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Andrew Swisher, who graduated from the University in 2018, poses for a portrait in downtown Minneapolis on Feb. 8. Swisher created Bibliate, a website that condenses  and summarizes scholarly articles that is similar to "SparkNotes."

New website simplifies scholarly articles

by Miguel Octavio
Published February 12, 2019
Bibliate, founded by a University of Minnesota alumnus, summarizes scholarly articles in a variety of subjects.

Family leave in rural Minnesota needs improvement, per UMN report

by Dylan Miettinen
Published February 12, 2019
The Humphrey School report found childcare, elderly care and disability resources difficult to access in rural Minnesota.
The University's Board of Regents convene at the McNamara Alumni Center on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019.

Conflicting priorities emerge as UMN works to readjust tuition

by Austen Macalus
Published February 12, 2019
Recent tuition hikes for non-resident students fit into the University’s broader efforts to move to the middle of the Big Ten. But there are mixed views on the University’s changing tuition and its potential effects on enrollment.
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

Professor’s ‘grave misconduct’ in UMN lab leads to discipline

by Cleo Krejci and Katrina Pross
Published February 11, 2019
Lab researchers were mistreated by their adviser for years, though the adviser denies the accusations.
Emily Ortlieb poses for a portrait on Saturday, Feb. 9 at Mondale Hall on West bank. Ortlieb serves as a certified student attorney for a new clinic for immigrants at the University's law school. 

Law School opens clinic for rural immigrants

by Farrah Mina
Published February 11, 2019
The Rural Immigrant Access Clinic aims to assist immigrants in rural areas with legal issues.
Incoming MSA President Simran Mishra and Vice President Mina Kian speak during the final forum of the year at Tate Hall on Tuesday, April 24.

Coffman may see emergency contraceptives in vending machines

by Niamh Coomey
Published February 11, 2019
The Minnesota Student Association's new initiative may land emergency contraceptives, like Plan B, in Coffman Union vending machines.
The University's Board of Regents convene at the McNamara Alumni Center on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019.

Diversity is a priority in this year’s regent election

by Audrey Kennedy
Published February 11, 2019
After criticism, this year's Board of Regents cycle is prioritizing diversity.
Illustrated by Abby Adamski

Hear to stay: UMN faculty take to podcasting

by Jake Steinberg
Published February 11, 2019
Podcasts are accessible, popular and provide an emotional connection to otherwise faceless academic departments.

New UMN treatment restores movement in patients with spinal cord injury

by Gwiwon Jason Nam
Published February 11, 2019
Electric stimulation devices show promise in early trials with spinal cord injury patients.
A rendering of 1103 & 1121 4th St. SE developments.

Marcy-Holmes examines two micro-unit apartment buildings

by Erin Wilson
Published February 11, 2019
DJR Architecture and North Bay Companies presented two 72-unit micro-apartments to the neighborhood Tuesday.

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