Costs for faculty and staff tests are covered by the state through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funds, while the University is covering the costs of student tests.

A student petition with over 1,000 signatures has asked the University to allow pass/fail grading to count toward major requirements during the pandemic.

Community advisers will be paid the equivalent of two hours of pay at $10.25 per hour for each shift worked, but some say additional COVID-19 testing is still needed.

The University president also discussed the status of the University’s finances and student tuition.

The MSA released a survey asking students to share their opinion on reopening campus shortly after the Board of Regents decided to move all classes online for up to two weeks.

After the cancellation of this year’s donation drive left the organization without any donated meals swipes, UMN Swipe Out Hunger met with U.S. Senator Tina Smith to advocate more support for students experiencing food insecurity.

The testing facilities for students, faculty and staff will now be located in the Recreation and Wellness Center.

While the gatherings have largely stopped, there is still a lot of uncertainty in how dorm life is meant to resume during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The University of Minnesota Senate voted Monday to reschedule spring break for April 5 through 9.