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UMN student has bailed 39 people out of jail — now he wants reform

by Raju Chaduvula
Published April 10, 2017
Cecil Simon and the Minnesota Freedom Fund are working on changing the bail system.
Brian Burnett, Julie Tonneson and University President Eric Kaler present to the House of Representitives' higher education committee about the University's impact on Minnesota at the State Office Building on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017.

UMN IT consolidation reflects broader admin trends at school

by Kevin Beckman
Published April 7, 2017
Areas of University of Minnesota operations have been restructured for efficiency.
Genetics junior Edward Zhai, left, Technical Writing sophomore Nathan Ernst, middle, and Political Science and History junior Nick Dutoit play League of Legends on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Argyle House. "There's different competitive scenes around the world. It's fun to analyze different tendencies," Ernst said.

UMN League of Legends club wants real sport status — and faster internet

by Samir Ferdowsi
Published April 6, 2017
The team said they hope to have all their requests hashed out with the University within three years.
Therapist Joseph Schoess poses for a portrait inside the new physical therapy room at the University Recreation and Wellness Center on Tuesday, April 4, 2017.

UMN Rec Center opens new physical therapy office

by Olivia Johnson
Published April 6, 2017
The Recreation and Wellness Center opened an office for physical therapy appointments through Boynton last week.
Rabbi Yitzi Steiner poses for a portrait on campus on Friday, March 21, 2017. "Be proud of who you are and respect who you are. That's how you take care of Jewish students," Steiner said.

After rise in anti-Semitism, UMN officials look to foster dialogue, healing

by Mike Hendrickson
Published April 6, 2017
The University is hoping increased campus panels and workshops will help address concerns over bias.
Governor Mark Dayton answers questions during a press conference about Minnesota's budget at the Capitol in St. Paul on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017.

Higher education funding bills far from UMN’s requested $147.2M

by Ryan Faircloth and Kevin Beckman
Published April 5, 2017
Gov. Mark Dayton said Wednesday that he'd veto the current House and Senate higher education omnibus bills.

UMN students to host mental health awareness event at Carlson

by Natalie Rademacher
Published April 5, 2017
This Thursday, Carlson’s Business Board will host a panel discussion and student open mic.
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 School of Nursing to expand mental health services

by Kevin Beckman
Published April 5, 2017
A $2.1 million grant could help provide for under-served parts of the state.

UMN names new College of Design dean

by Natalie Rademacher
Published April 4, 2017
Pending Board of Regents approval, Carol Strohecker would take over Aug. 31
University President Eric Kaler fields questions from the audience at his State of the University address in Coffman Memorial Union on Thursday, March 2, 2017.

Kaler announces new scholarship for greater MN students

by Emun Solomon
Published April 4, 2017
CFANS will offer a $5,000 annual four-year scholarship next fall.

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