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University President Joan Gabel poses for a portrait over Zoom.

Gabel discusses food insecurity concerns on campus and COVID-19 vaccination rates

by Matthew Voigt
Published November 2, 2021
Gabel responded to questions about COVID-19 booster shots and the Promise Plus program, which aims to make tuition free for students from low-income families.
The intesection of SE 13th Ave. and SE Como Ave. on Thursday, July 23, 2020.

Southeast Seniors connects seniors with students

by Karisa Erickson
Published November 1, 2021
With the goal of providing services to seniors, Southeast Seniors has worked to find safe ways to connect seniors to their neighborhood.
Khyah and Sadie Harper pose for a picture in their Gophers soccer uniforms.

‘[We] wouldn’t trade it for the world’: The Harper sisters and their journey to Gophers soccer

by Michael Lyne
Published October 26, 2021
In their two seasons together at North Branch High School, the Harper sisters combined for 104 goals and 70 assists in the 34 matches when they both played.
UMN undertakes new initiative to prevent bird strikes on campus

UMN undertakes new initiative to prevent bird strikes on campus

by Matthew Voigt
Published October 26, 2021
Stop the Thud is tracking bird collisions with a new online reporting form to find patterns in collisions.
Prospect Park around the Metro Green Line stop in June 2020. Several apartment buildings and the Fresh Thyme grocery store were built in the past couple years.

Prospect Park’s 10 year changes

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published October 26, 2021
The developments in the neighborhood have been anything but accidental.
Ward 2 Council Member Cam Gordon poses for a portrait in his office at Minneapolis City Hall in 2017.

Ward two draws most City council candidates since 1970s

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published October 25, 2021
Ward two has not seen tough competition for candidates in 15 years, what has changed?
Linebacker Jack Gibbens levels a hit on a Bowling Green University player during the 2021 Homecoming Game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.

Senior linebacker Jack Gibbens leading defense in first season with Gophers football

by Tony Liebert
Published October 20, 2021
Abilene Christian graduate transfer Jack Gibbens continues to shine in his first season donning the maroon & gold.
UMN aims to improve health equity and accessibility by funding eight new medical projects

UMN aims to improve health equity and accessibility by funding eight new medical projects

by Bella Carpentier
Published October 20, 2021
The Office of Discovery and Translation recently awarded funding to eight new initiatives that address health care disparities and inaccessibility across different populations.
Located in Scott Hall, the Center for Race, Indigeneity, Disability, Gender and Sexuality Studies aims to unite students and faculty. The center, previously known as RIGS, recently added disability studies to their mission.

Students and staff celebrate the new formation of the Race, Indigeneity, Disability, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Center at the University of Minnesota

by Bella Carpentier
Published October 13, 2021
Previously known as the Race, Indigeneity, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Initiative (RIGS), recent changes include disability in the new title and transition into a University center.
UMN establishes disciplinary process for faculty noncompliance with COVID-19 vaccine attestation mandate

UMN establishes disciplinary process for faculty noncompliance with COVID-19 vaccine attestation mandate

by Maia Irvin
Published October 13, 2021
As outlined in the University’s faculty tenure code, a five-person panel will recommend consequences for faculty who fail to attest their COVID-19 vaccine status with the University.

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