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The ranking was out of 749 institutions over 92 countries.

UMN named top global institution for interdisciplinary sciences

by Avery Vrieze
Published December 22, 2024

The University of Minnesota earned a top spot in the first-ever Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings, which ranked colleges and universities based on interdisciplinary science research. The...

The impact of Minnesota’s Scandinavian Heritage on its contemporary culture.

How Minnesota keeps its Scandinavian heritage alive

by Samantha Siedow
Published December 16, 2024

When Swedish, Norwegian and Danish immigrants first set foot in Minnesota, they came for the promise of land and opportunity, but they remained determined to preserve their culture and traditions. Nearly...

Before his appointment, Avilez was an award-winning professor and writer at the University of Maryland. Photo by Adam Dunne, University of Minnesota.

UMN announces new CLA Dean

by Tyler Church
Published December 13, 2024

The University of Minnesota announced on Nov. 25 that GerShun Avilez is the new Dean of the University’s College of Liberal Arts (CLA). Avilez replaced interim Dean Ann Waltner, who filled in after John...

Rebecca Cunningham at the Board of Regents meeting Friday, Sept. 13.

Cunningham recaps tumultuous fall semester

by Olivia Hines
Published December 12, 2024

University of Minnesota President Cunningham sat down with the Minnesota Daily to discuss pertinent issues this semester, such as press-police relations, suicide prevention and protests on campus. The...

The PPA met over Zoom on Dec. 9, their last meeting before the holidays.

Witch’s Hat Tower delays, tenants’ rights organizer search, more

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published December 11, 2024

The Prospect Park Association (PPA) held its last meeting Monday before the holiday season where members gave updates on renters’ rights representation, the Witch’s Hat Tower construction and more. Some...

Croson announces her tenure’s end following a “no-confidence” in June 26.

UMN Provost steps down

by Olivia Hines
Published December 9, 2024

Provost Rachel Croson announced she will not return to the University of Minnesota for summer 2025 in a systemwide email Monday. This decision approaches Croson’s five-year anniversary as Executive...

Protesters gathered outside of the building entrances while some demonstrators moved chairs and tables in front of the doors on October 21.

City Council urges UMN to not charge Morrill Hall protestors, Frey plans to veto

by Katrina Bailey
Published December 7, 2024

The Minneapolis City Council voted 7-5 Tuesday on a resolution urging the University, Hennepin County and city attorneys not to pursue charges against those arrested during the Oct. 21 student protest. Pro-Palestine...

Promoting his upcoming movie, ‘A Complete Unknown,’ Timothée Chalamet visited significant spots to singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.

Timothée Chalamet visits Minneapolis ahead of movie premiere

by Sophia Arndt
Published December 5, 2024

Walking the same path as former University of Minnesota student Bob Dylan, actor Timothée Chalamet visited sites in Dinkytown and around the campus Thursday ahead of the premiere of his Dylan biographical...

The University’s budget requests cover the four University campuses’ infrastructure and services like mental health counseling.

University details state legislature budget request for the 2025 session

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published December 4, 2024

With the upcoming state legislature session looming, University of Minnesota officials are preparing their budget requests in hopes that more money can go toward improving student services and infrastructure...

Installed Nov. 22, the fence aims to curb suicides, which have occurred on the bridge for many years.

New fencing on Washington Avenue Bridge meant to prevent suicides

by Georgia Jensen and Sam Hill
Published December 4, 2024

The University of Minnesota installed temporary chain link fencing across its Washington Avenue Bridge on Nov. 22 to prevent suicides.The bridge connects the University’s east and west bank campuses...

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