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First year Psychology Ph.D student Erin O’Neill works at her office in Elliott Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 on East Bank. O’Neill herself has two cochlear implants and she also conducted research about cochlear implants for the University of Minnesota’s Center for Applied and Translation Sensory Science, which will be released later this month.

University researchers work to advance cochlear implants

by Melissa Steinken
Published October 12, 2016
Problem areas in cochlear implants include detecting pitch and filtering background noise.
University President Eric Kaler and the Board of Regents talk before voting on the University's new budget at McNamara Alumni Center on the morning of Friday, June 10.

Regents to discuss grain elevators, union contracts and campus safety

by Kevin Beckman
Published October 12, 2016
The board will also vote on the school's biennial budget request
Sen. Kari Dziedzic poses outside TCF Bank Stadium on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016.

Sen. Dziedzic talks University of Minnesota needs, upcoming election

by Ryan Faircloth
Published October 11, 2016
Facilities funding, affordable housing and the Somali community are central to the incumbent's platform during the upcoming election.

FCC opens up faculty legislation job to public

by Olivia Johnson
Published October 10, 2016
The University advertised the faculty legislative liaison position for the first time in hopes of diversifying it applicant pool.
Samaya Mohamed right, speaks with Teddie Potter after the campus conversation ended on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 at the University Recreation and Wellness Center. Samaya was one of the protesters that spoke in front of the crowd addressing President Kahler's email that made her personally feel unsafe from it.

‘Build the Wall’ panel added to ongoing free speech debate at U

by David Clarey
Published October 10, 2016
President Eric Kaler addressed students and protesters on Thursday, stressing the need for free speech on campus after the vandalizing of a controversial panel on Washington Avenue Bridge.

U study shows optimism for $15 minimum wage in Minneapolis

by Ryan Faircloth
Published October 10, 2016
A Minneapolis city committee had mixed reactions to the study, which found minimal negative effects from a higher wage mandate
Source: Boyton health services & substance abuse and mental health services administration

U reflects changing national drug trends, slump in high-risk drinking

by Keaton Schmitt
Published October 10, 2016
The University of Minnesota and the US have seen a shift in drug use over the past several years.

University research tracks source of cancer mutation

by Keaton Schmitt
Published October 8, 2016
Researchers look to target enzymes that help cancer fight treatment
Founders of Sigma Beauty, Simone Xavier and Rene Xavier Filho in the company offices in Mendota Heights on Friday, October, 7, 2016. Xavier said transitioning from being a professor to running a business has been a challenge every day. "That's why we innovate, nothing we do is conventional," she said.

University PhD sells makeup for breast cancer research

by Eliana Schreiber
Published October 7, 2016
Simone Xavier is a former U professor and co-founder of Sigma Beauty.
Regent Thomas Anderson poses for a portrait on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 at McNamara Alumni Center.

Regent Tom Anderson talks surgery, M Health and his time as a regent

by Kevin Beckman
Published October 7, 2016
Regent Anderson had life saving heart surgery at the University nearly 50 years ago

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