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CEO of CM Dr. Aminul Mehadi works in a lab to develop "Next-gen power magnetics."

University alum receives $100,000 grant for green magnetic core technology

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published January 27, 2022
Dr. Aminul Mehedi’s startup company creates environmentally friendly magnetic material that is being used to charge electric cars.
Al's Breakfast in Dinkytown Minneapolis displays a sign asking customers to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test in order to dine in. This is a result of the new mandate in Minneapolis for bars and restaurants.

University area restaurant owners react to Minneapolis vaccine mandate

by Karisa Erickson and Hanna Van Den Einde
Published January 27, 2022
The mandate requires all food and drink establishments to have customers show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.
Dr. Emilian Racila poses for a portrait in his office in the Mayo Building on the University of Minnesota’s East Bank Campus on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Dr. Racila is an assistant professor of pathology who shared his opinion on the University’s COVID-19 protocols.

Students, staff and faculty push for heightened COVID-19 protocols

by Bella Carpentier
Published January 26, 2022
Since the start of spring semester, groups on campus have called for an increase in pandemic safety measures by writing press releases, sending letters to University administrators and creating petitions.
Vaccine availability at clinics will be announced soon.

Q&A: What the UMN community needs to know about masks and face coverings amid Omicron surge

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published January 26, 2022
University public health experts explained why N95 respirators are more effective than other masks in preventing the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant.
UMN spring semester updates on quarantining and COVID-19 safety measures

UMN spring semester updates on quarantining and COVID-19 safety measures

by Bella Carpentier and Claire Nelson
Published January 25, 2022
Are you confused about the COVID-19 policy changes this semester to keep students safe? Here’s a breakdown of the recent updates so far.
Sarah Mai

UMN implements tuition assistance program for tribal-registered Native American students from Minnesota

by Ava Thompson
Published January 24, 2022
Announced Nov. 1, the program comes as an indication of strengthening relationships between the University and tribal nations but some argue that the program’s eligibility criteria should extend to more students.
Protesters march past fences and barbed wire surrounding Hennepin County Government Center on Monday, March 8, 2021.

Federal trial begins for three officers involved in George Floyd’s murder

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published January 24, 2022
Opening statements begin Monday for the officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights.
The Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul on Wednesday, Jan. 19.

Legislature to receive $7.7 billion surplus, UMN asking $936 million

by Alex Steil
Published January 22, 2022
Looking ahead at the legislative session, there will be talks of how to spend a record-breaking budget.
UMN Faculty Senate passes resolution to affirm academic freedom

UMN Faculty Senate passes resolution to affirm academic freedom

by Maia Irvin
Published January 21, 2022
Amid attempts across the nation to dictate how concepts like race and gender appear in academic curriculum, the University of Minnesota signaled it would protect academic freedom through a new resolution.
Federal student loan pause extension may relieve financial stress, students weigh in

Federal student loan pause extension may relieve financial stress, students weigh in

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published January 19, 2022
Students said President Joe Biden’s federal student loan freeze has created some financial freedom and security.

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