The Minnesota Daily

University nixes felony question on student applications

by David Clarey
Published December 5, 2016

Starting next fall, those who apply to the University of Minnesota won’t have to disclose felony convictions or charges.

UW-Madison meningitis outbreak spurs widespread vaccination

by Olivia Johnson
Published December 5, 2016

Three cases of meningitis were treated at UW. At the U, there has been one fatal case in 27 years.

State: 47 reported cases of sexual assault at University in 2015.

by Rilyn Eischens
Published December 5, 2016

A report published Dec. 1, showed almost 300 sexual assaults across Minnesota college campuses in 2015.

University to launch new undergraduate research journal

by David Clarey
Published December 5, 2016

The University of Minnesota Undergraduate Research Journal will publish its first issue next academic year after it received $2,000 in start-up funds.

State denies U’s appeal in unionization push

by Rilyn Eischens
Published December 5, 2016

On Nov. 30, the Bureau of Mediation Services announced they will uphold their decision.

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.

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