Developments around the University, including housing, could stall amid COVID-19 by Caitlin Anderson Published April 10, 2020 Since the start of the public emergency in Minneapolis on March 16, consideration of land use applications have been suspended for 60 days.
Student-senior program suspended, but remote connections continue by Yves De Jesus Published April 9, 2020 The Connection Club pairs local seniors with University of Minnesota students as part of a community service learning course.
Gov. Tim Walz extends ‘stay-at-home’ executive order by Mohamed Ibrahim Published April 8, 2020 The order, which was set to expire Friday at 5 p.m., will now last until May 4 to curb the spread of COVID-19.
University estimates millions in lost athletics revenue, up to $75 million by Nolan O’Hara Published April 8, 2020 In a worst case estimate, the University's athletic department could lose as much as $75 million in revenue, over half the department's annual budget.
School of Public Health created pandemic “task force” in 2006, using findings today by Jessica Toledo Published April 7, 2020 A decade before COVID-19 came to the University, the School of Public Health was planning how to respond to an outbreak.
Keeping music alive: Musicians turn to streaming to stay connected by Meg Bishop Published April 6, 2020 Many local musicians are live streaming their performances in order to stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic.
National Guard students balance basic training and a pandemic — remotely by Helen Sabrowsky Published April 6, 2020 In some states, students are beginning to serve on missions directly related to the coronavirus.
UMN researchers bring little known liver disease into the spotlight by Natalie Cierzan Published April 6, 2020 Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis affects 3% to 6% of Americans. It is initially symptomless and hard to identify in patients.
Steveson’s Olympic and national championship aspirations on halt for now by Nolan O’Hara Published April 6, 2020 Steveson was on track to qualify for the Olympics in 2020.
Lawmakers aim to proceed with long-awaited insulin bill despite focus on coronavirus by Mohamed Ibrahim Published April 4, 2020 Though COVID-19 relief is the Legislature's top concern, lawmakers say the insulin access legislation remains a priority.