President Gabel, University leaders respond to questions in virtual town hall by Abbey Machtig Published May 21, 2020 University administrators discussed the issues of health and safety on campus, the fall semester and the University’s budget in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Regents talk University finances and COVID-19 impact at May meeting by Hana Ikramuddin and Abbey Machtig Published May 9, 2020 The board also discussed accepting CARES Act money and how Gophers athletics is faring amid the pandemic.
University plans for international students abroad facing travel barriers by Yves De Jesus Published May 8, 2020 Ahead of fall semester, ongoing plans and conversations are being had to address visa- and travel-related issues for students abroad.
Survey finds UMN international students most concerned about visas, travel and future plans by Jiang Li Published May 8, 2020 The survey received around 780 responses from international students, and found that 91% are still living in the U.S.
Lawmakers seek to reduce COVID-19 spread at the polls ahead of November voting by Mohamed Ibrahim Published May 7, 2020 Despite a split on universal voting by mail, other measures to protect voters and poll workers passed in the House on Monday.
New online workshop helps students cope with COVID-19 stress by Jiang Li Published May 7, 2020 Coping with COVID is an online semiweekly session for students to discuss how life as a college student has changed during the pandemic.
Twin Cities parks: no amenities, no problem by Alex Strangman Published May 6, 2020 There are still lots of ways to make use of local green spaces safely.
Student requests climb for COVID-19 emergency fund by Farrah Mina Published May 5, 2020 Since the fund was established in mid-March, a total of $380,000 has been awarded to students.
Some students plan time off if U announces online instruction for fall semester by Jiang Li Published May 5, 2020 The University has not said if it will continue online instruction into the fall semester.
For Hopkins, the pandemic presents an unusual, challenging time to be a coach by Brendan O’Brien Published May 5, 2020 Hopkins continues to try and motivate her runners with hopes of a fall season.
