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University will stop asking potential students about felonies

by David Clarey
Published December 3, 2016
Starting in the fall 2017 application process, the University won't ask about past felony convictions or pending felony charges on admission applications.

Republican-majority Legislature spurs questions about U’s funding future

by Ryan Faircloth
Published December 2, 2016
Some lawmakers question whether the new Republican-majority legislature will prioritize University of Minnesota funding requests.

Kaler names interim Vice President for Research

by Kevin Beckman
Published December 2, 2016
Former CFANS Dean Allen Levine will oversee the school's research agenda until a permanent successor is selected.

Mixed Blood Theater and U’s pharmacy school stage play about healthcare

by Olivia Johnson
Published December 1, 2016
The theater wrote a play based on patient experiences with healthcare and medication from a national survey.

After election, number of women of color lawmakers increases at Capitol

by Ryan Faircloth
Published December 1, 2016
Despite a slight drop in female lawmakers overall, there are four newly-elected women of color in state governance.

Repeal of Obamacare worries healthcare experts and U students

by Olivia Johnson
Published December 1, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump said repeatedly during his campaign that he would repeal the Affordable Care Act
Students Sara Jalil and Rebecca Goldblum practice overpowering an aggressor at a women's self defense seminar at the Recreation and Wellness Center on Nov. 30, 2016.

Recent events spurs flurry of interest for University, YMCA self-defense class

by Layna Darling
Published December 1, 2016
Dozens of women attended the class Wednesday night, after more than 2,000 expressed interest on Facebook in November.

Study: More Ph.D students of color doesn’t mean more minority professors

by Rilyn Eischens
Published December 1, 2016
The study questions a common belief that a solution for too few professors of color is bringing more students into doctoral programs.

Kaler vows support for undocumented students

by David Clarey
Published December 1, 2016
President Kaler responded to a widely-circulated petition about creating a sanctuary campus at the U.

University professor assists in gene cloning to fight wheat disease

by Melissa Steinken
Published December 1, 2016
University researchers have worked to clone a gene resistant to wheat scab.

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