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Minn. birders work on breeding atlas

Published February 4, 2009

This spring and summer, volunteers from around the state will be on the prowl for singing males. But they wonâÄôt be scouting out the next American Idol. These citizen scientists will be on the...

Alternative licensure programs help districts ‘think outside the box’

Published February 3, 2009

Years of planning, hundreds of applicants and mass enthusiasm aside, Teach For America may not be able to open in the Twin Cities next year. The project could be delayed if fundraising goals arenâÄôt...

Grad degrees being used less for academic careers

Published February 2, 2009

Leslie Brandt wonâÄôt be using her Ph.D. in ecology, evolution and behavior to find a teaching career after she graduates this year. âÄúIt just didnâÄôt fit into my goals in life,âÄù...

New research may help women with breast cancer make surgical decision

Published February 2, 2009

When Darcy Long first received her diagnosis of stage one breast cancer in the summer of 2007, she knew right away she would elect to have both her breasts removed surgically. Long, 46, of Maple Grove,...

Bob Bruininks’ memo

Published January 29, 2009

Memo sent by University President Bob Bruininks, obtained by the Daily TO: Members of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents The Honorable Patricia Simmons, Chair The Honorable Clyde E. Allen, Jr.,...

U briefs legislators on diversity, accessibility

Published January 29, 2009

Amid continued budget battles at the state Capitol, higher education officials testified Thursday before the Senate Higher Education Budget and Policy Division about steps the University is taking to increase...

Frank Cerra’s e-mail

Published January 29, 2009

Frank Cerra's e-mail, obtained by the Daily TO: Medical School Faculty and Staff I want to share with all of you the memo below from President Bruininks in which he outlines his decision to combine the...

EPA leader reveals science priorities of new administration

Published January 29, 2009

On the day of her confirmation as administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last week, Lisa Jackson sent a letter to all of the agencyâÄôs employees outlining President Barack...

Athletics department endowment lowest in Big Ten

Published January 28, 2009

The University of MinnesotaâÄôs athletics endowment is the lowest among Big Ten public universities, according to a survey conducted by the Chronicle of Higher Education . Penn State and Ohio State...

Postal Service in ‘acute financial crisis’

Published January 28, 2009

Postmaster General John Potter addressed the U.S. Congress on Wednesday, asking for flexibility with the mailing schedule and an adjustment to the U.S. Postal ServiceâÄôs funding for health benefits....