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President Eric Kaler addresses the Minnesota House of Representatives Higher Education Finance and Policy Division Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 15 in Saint Paul.

Potential UMN tuition increases draw criticism from legislators

by Isabella Murray
Published January 22, 2019
After Kaler suggested increased resident tuition for Twin Cities undergraduates, legislators questioned the school's priorities.
University student Bella* shows an example of what navigating the SeekingArrangement website looks like on Monday, Jan. 14 in her apartment near campus. Ava communicated with several men on the website, getting compensated to spend time with them. 

The bittersweet life of sugar babies at the University of Minnesota

by Natalie Rademacher
Published January 21, 2019
A growing number of college students are using the service SeekingArrangement to meet sugar daddies and mommies, who financially support them.
The Northern Research Station is seen on Saturday, Jan. 19, in Saint Paul. The building, administrated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has been empty since the government shutdown in December. Researchers with offices in the building have moved to makeshift workspaces on campus to conduct their work.

Shutdown stirs uncertainty for UMN researchers

by Jake Steinberg
Published January 21, 2019
Longest government shutdown in history puts University in untested waters with consequences looming.
President Eric Kaler fields questions in his office in Morrill Hall on Thursday, Oct. 18.

University of Minnesota sexual misconduct prevention efforts show signs of success

by Austen Macalus
Published January 21, 2019
After two years, University officials say the campaign is moving in the right direction, but solving sexual misconduct on campus won’t happen overnight.
Crystal Compton, a wearable technology Ph.D. student,  demonstrates a virtual reality headset at the Goldstein Museum of Design in Saint Paul on Friday, Jan. 18. The museum is bringing the exhibits outside their walls by making virtual exhibits available to communities who may not be able to visit the site in person.

UMN museum plans to use VR to increase accessibility for the elderly

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published January 21, 2019
Research indicates virtual reality can increase the wellness of those living in senior care facilities.
Employees sort waste into different recycling categories at the Como Recycling Facility on Friday, Jan. 18 in Minneapolis.

New program aims to cut research waste

by Natalie Rademacher
Published January 21, 2019
The recycling program launched a pilot initiative in Nils Hasselmo Hall this month.
A Minneapolis Police officer patrols Dinkytown on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018.

DWI arrests spike statewide over holiday season

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published January 21, 2019
Through a statewide public safety effort, UMPD arrested an individual with the highest recorded blood alcohol content.
Students lack of diet variety leads to dissatisfaction, research finds

Students lack of diet variety leads to dissatisfaction, research finds

by Kait Ecker
Published January 21, 2019
University of Minnesota researchers found choice in diet is important for satisfaction, which both students and astronauts can struggle to find.
Members of the Board of Regents converse during their meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 5, where they discussed the finalists for the next presidential of the University.

UMN regent candidates preview upcoming election process

by Erin Wilson
Published January 17, 2019
Candidates met with current and former regents to discuss the regent selection process and University's legislative priorities Wednesday.
Passersby walk next to Coffman Memorial Union on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018.

Another delay for University buildings renaming report

by Michelle Griffith
Published January 16, 2019
The report with recommendations for renaming University of Minnesota buildings has received its third delay, according to a University spokesperson.

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