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Mice key to understanding the science of autism, UMN researchers say

by Wesley Hortenbach
Published April 4, 2018
University researchers hope mice will help them grasp the biology of autism.

UMN program hopes grant will support diverse students, communities

by Katrina Pross
Published April 4, 2018
The Heritage Studies and Public History graduate program was recently awarded $350,000 from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Prospect Park encourages residents to ‘adopt’ their local storm drains

by Kassidy Tarala
Published April 4, 2018
The Prospect Park Association is pushing residents to clean neighborhood storm drains.
Dogs roam around Phi Sigma Kappa as they hold there second annual fundraising event for the Special Olympics on Sunday, Sept. 24.

Survey shows Greek students feel more connected to UMN than non-Greeks

by Eliana Schreiber
Published April 3, 2018
SERU survey data showed Greek students feeling a stronger affinity for the University than their non-Greek counterparts.
The Minneapolis Police Department responded to a call of a house burglary at Phi Sigma Kappa’s fraternity house early Saturday morning.

Burglary reported at University of Minnesota fraternity house

by Hannah Ovcharchyn
Published April 3, 2018
Multiple thefts and a burglary were reported near the University of Minnesota last week.
Junior Melissa Foster interacts with the dogs brought in from PAWS before her test in BIOL 1003 on Monday, April 2. She said that the dogs helped reduce her stress.

University professor researches therapy dogs’ effect on test anxiety

by David Mullen
Published April 3, 2018
PAWS partnered with the Cotner Lab to see if the presence of therapy animals would help students struggling with test anxiety.
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Lil Yachty to perform at UMN’s Spring Jam

by Max Chao
Published April 2, 2018
Cashmere Cat and Ella Mai complete the lineup for the April 21 concert.
Senior Matic Spec, a native of Slovenia, poses for a portrait in his home on Saturday, March 24. Spec is the only student from Slovenia currently studying at the University of Minnesota.

UMN’s lone ambassadors: students reflect on being only one at school from country

by Lew Blank
Published April 2, 2018
At the University of Minnesota, 26 students are the only ones on campus from their countries of origin.
The Spectrum Apartments & Townhomes, as pictured on April 1, completed construction in 2017. Under city code, developers must pay park dedication fees to neighborhood organizations for projects planned after January 2014.

UMN neighborhoods use park fees to preserve green space while welcoming development

by J.D. Duggan
Published April 2, 2018
Neighborhood organizations have amassed thousands in park dedication fees due to incoming development.
Kidney transplant survivor, Susan Markgraf, sits for a portrait on Saturday, March 31 in her home in Northeast Minneapolis. Markgraf met her kidney donor, Kelly, on a beach in Naples, Florida, who decided to donate after seeing one of Susan's Facebook posts about her need for the organ.

UMN employee finds kidney donor via social media

by Michelle Griffith
Published April 2, 2018
Susan Markgraf underwent a kidney transplant on March 26 after one of her Facebook friends offered to donate.

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