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The chips being researched are found in electronic devices, including smartphones, computers and medical equipment. Photo courtesy of the University of Minnesota.

UMN research makes way for future of semiconductors

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published April 10, 2023
After more than a decade of work, University of Minnesota researchers released a study utilizing spintronic devices to make semiconductor chips more efficient.
The museum celebrated its 150-year anniversary in fall 2022 with a new exhibit called "Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend."

Bell Museum changes leadership

by Emma Walytka
Published April 7, 2023
After about six years serving as the executive director, Denise Young plans to leave the Bell Museum, with Holly Menninger stepping in as interim director.
Willow Project sparks controversy from environmental activists

Willow Project sparks controversy from environmental activists

by Amelia Cleary
Published April 7, 2023
Despite environmental activists fighting the oil drilling project, the Biden administration signed the approval for construction to begin. The project is reminiscent of Minnesota’s Line 3 for some student activists.
New USG subcommittee to improve mental health services for diverse students

New USG subcommittee to improve mental health services for diverse students

by Henry Hagen
Published April 5, 2023
“Mental Matters” is hoping to bring more representation and accessibility to the University of Minnesota’s mental health resources for students of color and LGBTQ+ students.
A court appeal in February has temporarily halted the project, which was scheduled to start demolition in February.

A timeline of East Phillips Roof Depot demolition plans

by Devlin Epding
Published April 5, 2023
A near decade-long fight between the city and East Phillips neighborhood residents has left the site’s future uncertain.
Students learned about how health issues, such as poverty and clinical health care, affect different cultures. Photo courtesy of Rahma Ali.

Embedded study abroad courses provide flexibility

by Amirah Razman
Published April 5, 2023
The “AHS 3004: Health in the Andes” course was taught on-campus and then went on a week-long trip to Ecuador to apply their knowledge and learn about other cultures.
Fraser provides specialty health care and mental health services for individuals with disabilities. Photo taken by Char Myers.

CLA’s Get Ready program puts UMN students to work

by Amirah Razman
Published April 5, 2023
Over spring break, several students practiced Gen Z marketing strategies with a Minnesota nonprofit.
President Donald Trump addresses the crowd at a rally held in the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019.

Trump charged with 34 felony counts

by Saniah Bates
Published April 5, 2023
The counts were related to falsifying business documents and hush money payments.
The building houses the University of Minnesota's Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science.

Hazmat incident, UMN building evacuated

by Maia Irvin
Published April 4, 2023
Amundson Hall on the East Bank campus was evacuated early Tuesday evening. Public Safety gave the all clear for campus to resume normally about an hour after the initial alert.
Fayneese S. Miller said at a press conference Monday she was no forced to resign.

Hamline University president to retire

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published April 3, 2023
The announcement comes after the university’s decision to dismiss an adjunct instructor turned into a national debate over Islamophobia and academic freedom.

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