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Associate Vice President for Budget and Finance Julie Tonneson, Dean of Undergraduate Education Robert McMaster, University of Minnesota Rochester Chancellor Stephen Lehmkuhle, and Faculty Consultative Committee Chair Colin Campbell address the Conference Committee on Higher Education at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 25, 2017.

UMN officials voice concern over proposed higher education funding cuts

by Ryan Faircloth
Published April 27, 2017
University and state officials testified at a higher education conference committee meeting Tuesday.
Minneapolis’ Ward 3 has seen its parking violations increase by over 2.5 times.

Marcy Holmes neighborhood sees surge in traffic violations

by Emun Solomon
Published April 26, 2017
The Ward 3 had the 3rd highest increase in traffic violations from 2010-2016
The current layout of clinics within the Phillips-Wangensteen Building is not conducive for the workflow of physicians, residents and nurses. The University of Minnesota Medical School, the University of Minnesota Physicians and Fairview will partner to fund a new site.

UMN Nursing School curriculum will focus to substance abuse among nurses

by Raju Chaduvula
Published April 26, 2017
Addiction and substance abuse among nurses wasn’t something previously covered in the school's program.
Associate Professor Brenda Ogle places a 3D printed biopatch on a mouse heart in Nils Hasselmo Hall on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Her research team induces heart attacks in mice, which causes a dead area of cardiac cells. The patch is placed in this dead zone and mimics the cells of the native heart that aren't able to be replenished on their own. "A defining moment was when the [mouse] heart started to beat, and we realized human heart pacing could be possible too," Ogle said.

UMN research team fixes broken hearts with 3D-printed tissue patch

by Olivia Johnson
Published April 25, 2017
A team of University of Minnesota researchers uses 3D-printed tissue to heal scar tissue.
After the March for Science on Saturday, Apr. 22, 2017 in St. Paul, protesters wait for a west bound green line light rail.

Possible cuts to Twin Cities bus routes cause unease for UMN students

by Bella Dally-Steele
Published April 25, 2017
A House bill could reduce bus routes in the Metro area by up to 40 percent, but is unlikely to pass in its current form.
Minnesota Student Association President Abeer Syedah listens during the association's forum in Mondale Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016. Syedah, who previously served as vice president, was elected as president earlier this year.

UMN students call for lawmakers to abandon optional student service fee measure

by David Clarey
Published April 25, 2017
In a letter to House and Senate higher education committee chairs, the students said the proposal would impact the educational experience.
Nurse Jody Geinger speaks on the phone at the new Boynton Health Services mental health clinic. The clinic, located on the St. Paul campus, offers services in mental health, nutrition, physical therapy and primary care.

New UMN sick policy that eases absence verification delayed until fall

by Rilyn Eischens
Published April 24, 2017
The change caused controversy when it went into effect mid-semester.
Bradley Taylor, owner of Sssdude Nutz, stands center-stage at the Sssdude-Fest Block Party on Saturday, April 22, 2017.

Sssdude-Nutz owner has a new recipe for marketing — bringing doughnuts to college parties

by Samir Ferdowsi
Published April 24, 2017
On Saturday, Bradley Taylor took things to the next level with a Spring Jam block party.
Marketing major Ben Sundem pulls books from Wilson Library on April 21, 2015. A $60 million update is planned for the building, with the project currently in the pre-design phase.

Wilson Library renovations at a standstill unless UMN gets state funding

by Rilyn Eischens
Published April 24, 2017
The changes that would free up book space and let in more natural light aren't currently included in state funding proposals.
Ecolab chemical engineering teacher Nathan Thompson holds the American flag as additional protesters raise their signs on Saturday, April 22, 2017 in St. Paul. Thousands marched in solidarity across the nation to promote funding for scientific research.

Thousands of science advocates flock to State Capitol for ‘March for Science’

by Neha Panigrahy
Published April 24, 2017
Local science advocates gather in the nationwide protest in response to the Trump administration.

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