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Protesters renewed calls for police reform, including community control of police.

UMN student organization leads protest following recent police violence

by Allison Skarda
Published February 6, 2023
Students for a Democratic Society led the "Justice for All Stolen Lives" protest outside of Coffman Union after the release of more body cam footage depicting police violence.
Environmental Student Association promotes healthy habitats for pollinators

Environmental Student Association promotes healthy habitats for pollinators

by Olivia Hines
Published February 3, 2023
ESA and University of Minnesota entomologists discuss how bees are essential to the environment as ESA advocates for more wildflowers on campus.
Increased ransomware attacks on health care facilities impede patient care

Increased ransomware attacks on health care facilities impede patient care

by Emma Walytka
Published February 3, 2023
An influx of cybersecurity disturbances in health care systems technology platforms sparks a new database to assemble a list of ransomware attacks on health care providers nationwide.
The 2023 session is scheduled to end on May 22.

UMN requests $205M from state

by Maia Irvin
Published February 2, 2023
The request is for the next biennium and includes funding for operations, scholarships and public safety.
The St. Paul Student Center on Saturday, Jan, 28. Contractors do not have plans yet for the building that currently houses Magrath Library once the library merges with the proposed student center.

Proposed St. Paul Student Center to merge library, dining center

by Amirah Razman
Published February 2, 2023
Student Unions and Activities recently received student suggestions to develop the new building, which hopes to offer better accessibility and a more appealing aesthetic than the current student center.
UMN updates 2023 commencement plan

UMN updates 2023 commencement plan

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published February 1, 2023
The University announced new additions to the joint graduation ceremony for students, including opportunities to walk and participate in virtual celebrations.
The front of the Northrop Mall on Nov. 1, 2022.

Northrop reopens to public after nearly 3 weeks of repairs

by Olivia Stevens
Published February 1, 2023
The building’s damage has been redesignated as a parapet wall failure.
Frontier Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 24. All of the received the new Wi-Fi network on Jan. 12, and the University has plans to expand the new network across the University.

New Wi-Fi network installed in University residence halls

by Amirah Razman
Published January 30, 2023
The new Wi-Fi network allows students to connect their devices to an encrypted network with a faster user experience.
The deadline for current University students to apply to transfer into the new major program next fall is Feb. 15.

UMN School of Public Health announces undergrad public health major

by Ainsley Brown
Published January 30, 2023
The new major will begin in fall 2023 and offers new classes for students as the school’s first undergraduate degree program.
The University Of Minnesota Law School on Jan. 25. Fellowship applicants will have until March to apply.

Global firm, University Law School partner to create fellowship

by Gillian Haveman
Published January 30, 2023
The Jones Day Diversity Fellowship will start with its first student in fall 2023, offering a full-ride scholarship, job opportunities and a mentorship program.

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