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Abbey Machtig, Podcast Intern

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The Board of Regents convene for their December 2019 meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Dec. 12.

Regents address COVID-19’s impact on UMN finances; administrators to take out more than $45 million in loans

by Abbey Machtig
Published May 17, 2021
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in her office on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019.

Gabel reflects on the past academic year and looks ahead to fall semester

by Abbey Machtig
Published May 5, 2021
Left: Dave Golden, Director of Public Health and Communications at Boynton Health. Right: Jill DeBoer, Deputy Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy.

Meet the University of Minnesota’s COVID-19 vaccine team

by Abbey Machtig
Published April 28, 2021
Joan Gabel on Zoom

Gabel talks UMPD’s involvement in policing Daunte Wright protests

by Abbey Machtig
Published April 15, 2021
Biden’s American Rescue Plan to deliver $97 million in relief funds to UMN

Biden’s American Rescue Plan to deliver $97 million in relief funds to UMN

by Abbey Machtig
Published April 3, 2021
Episode 84: Meet the new regents

Episode 84: Meet the new regents

by Ava Kian, Yoko Vue, and Abbey Machtig
Published April 1, 2021
The University's Board of Regents convene on Friday, Sep. 14, 2018 at McNamara Alumni Center.

Meet the University’s new regents

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published March 26, 2021
Chris Cramer visits Branden Moriarty's lab in the Cancer & Cardiovascular Research Building, Feb. 25, 2020.

Vice President for Research Chris Cramer announces departure from University

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published March 22, 2021
The University's Board of Regents convene at the McNamara Alumni Center on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019.

New regents selected to UMN’s Board of Regents; Hsu not reelected

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published March 15, 2021
The Board of Regents convene for their December 2019 meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Dec. 12.

Students weigh in on board priorities, raise ethical issues with regents election

by Abbey Machtig and Hana Ikramuddin
Published March 13, 2021
Joan Gabel on Zoom

Gabel talks fall 2021 semester, with goal of increasing in-person instruction

by Abbey Machtig
Published March 2, 2021
Sarah Mai

To address healthcare worker shortage, UMN collaborates with Google and Mayo Clinic

by Abbey Machtig
Published February 27, 2021
The University's Board of Regents meets on Friday, June 14, 2019 at McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis. The meeting covered topics including policy revisions, Board of Regents operations, and University tuition. Four new regents were also sworn in at the meeting.

Regents change how they handle president’s requests for urgent action 

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 25, 2021
Photo courtesy of Carolyn Porta, a University of Minnesota professor of nursing. Porta is the Principal Investigator on AHEAD.

UMN collaboration seeks to strengthen healthcare workforce in Afghanistan

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 19, 2021
The Board of Regents meet about the East Gateway Project Resolution, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. The Board of Regents holds a meeting each month.

Regents discuss campus safety review; confirm tuition-free program for low-income families

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 13, 2021
Study by UMN researcher finds discrimination can lead to anxiety disorders

Study by UMN researcher finds discrimination can lead to anxiety disorders

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 10, 2021
What Biden’s federal student loan pause means for UMN students

What Biden’s federal student loan pause means for UMN students

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 3, 2021
Joan Gabel on Zoom

Gabel talks UMPD safety review, Biden’s higher ed policies and CARES funds

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 2, 2021
Student Affairs Vice President Calvin Phillips poses for a portrait. Photo courtesy of university of Minnesota Relations.

Dr. Calvin Phillips joins University’s senior administrative team

by Abbey Machtig and Ethan Fine
Published January 25, 2021
An empty lot stands across from the Cargill building, on the University's St. Paul campus, on Monday, Oct. 19. The lot will be the site of the proposed Microbial Cell Production Facility.

Regents take next steps on BioMADE collaboration

by Abbey Machtig and Izzy Teitelbaum
Published January 9, 2021
Joan Gabel on Zoom

Gabel reflects on fall semester, talks plans for COVID-19 and tuition cost

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published December 19, 2020
How reporting COVID-19 violations works at the U

How reporting COVID-19 violations works at the U

by Abbey Machtig and Izzy Teitelbaum
Published December 15, 2020

Regents discuss public safety and a proposed free tuition program for families making less than $50,000

by Abbey Machtig and Sonja Kleven
Published December 12, 2020
The Board of Regents convene for their October 2019 meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Oct. 10.

Regents weigh in on potential challenges and priorities for UMN in 2021

by Abbey Machtig
Published December 9, 2020
University President Joan Gabel poses for a portrait over Zoom.

Gabel talks presidential election impact, campus safety and tuition

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published November 21, 2020
An empty lot stands across from the Cargill building, on the University's St. Paul campus, on Monday, Oct. 19. The lot will be the site of the proposed Microbial Cell Production Facility.

University collaboration aims to further bioindustrial manufacturing industry nationwide

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published November 11, 2020
UMN constructs new committee to oversee all sexual misconduct hearings, including for staff and faculty

UMN constructs new committee to oversee all sexual misconduct hearings, including for staff and faculty

by Abbey Machtig
Published November 5, 2020
University receives $75.4 million in state funding to be used for improvement and renovation

University receives $75.4 million in state funding to be used for improvement and renovation

by Abbey Machtig
Published October 24, 2020
Regent Darrin Rosha speaks during a meeting on June 8, 2017. Rosha was among those who questioned the annual salary of Myron Frans in September 2020.

Appointment of Myron Frans as senior University leader prompts conversation about pay in higher ed

by Abbey Machtig
Published October 23, 2020
Boynton Health’s east bank location COVID-19 testing stations stands empty on Wednesday, Sep. 16.

University to mail each student a COVID-19 saliva testing kit via Vault Health

by Abbey Machtig
Published October 23, 2020
Joan Gabel on Zoom

Gabel talks COVID-19 testing expansion, spring semester and University finances

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published October 17, 2020
Freshman Rogan Isbell poses for a portrait outside the Link, an off campus residential building, on Tuesday, Sep. 29. Isbell intended to live in a dormitory this year, but had to find housing elsewhere as a result of the pandemic. He signed a lease with The Link in August. “I’m just glad that I was able to find some housing, and not be too stressful on me personally.”

Nearly half of University-owned housing unoccupied for fall semester

by Abbey Machtig
Published October 1, 2020
University announces plans for spring semester, proposes delaying spring break until April

University announces plans for spring semester, proposes delaying spring break until April

by Abbey Machtig
Published September 24, 2020
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in her office on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019.

Gabel breaks down MTest program, reflects on U’s actions throughout COVID-19 pandemic

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published September 18, 2020
The Board of Regents meet on Friday, Feb. 14. The Board of Regents holds a meeting each month.

Regents discuss eliminating four Gopher sports to recover budget, University finances at September meeting

by Hana Ikramuddin and Abbey Machtig
Published September 12, 2020
The University's COVID-19 dashboard is live, but officials warn it's incomplete

The University’s COVID-19 dashboard is live, but officials warn it’s incomplete

by Abbey Machtig
Published September 7, 2020
Moving carts fill the mailroom at Middlebrook Hall on Saturday, March 21. Many freshmen at the University of Minnesota moved out of University housing as a result of COVID-19.

University announces additional guidelines for students residing in University housing

by Abbey Machtig
Published September 1, 2020
Illustration by Sarah Mai

Regents approve two weeks of online classes and move-in delay, discuss COVID-19 spread on campus

by Hana Ikramuddin and Abbey Machtig
Published August 24, 2020
Social distancing signs flag down seats in Hanson lecture halls on Tuesday, July 28 at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. All classes during July-mester enforced social distance protocols.

Breaking down the ‘July-mester’: A trial run for fall

by Abbey Machtig
Published July 31, 2020
Morgan La Casse

University extends travel restrictions as logistics remain uncertain

by Abbey Machtig
Published July 30, 2020
The University’s Student Unions and Activities has recommended that student groups attempt to host all meetings virtually throughout fall semester.

Student groups develop plans for in-person meetings during fall semester

by Abbey Machtig
Published July 22, 2020
The University’s Student Unions and Activities has recommended that student groups attempt to host all meetings virtually throughout fall semester.

Student groups develop plans for in-person meetings during fall semester

by Abbey Machtig
Published July 22, 2020
The Medical School, the School of Dentistry and several graduate degrees in the College of Science and Engineering have special circumstances that exclude them from the tuition freeze for the 2020-21 academic year.

A closer look at the programs excluded from the 2020-21 tuition freeze

by Abbey Machtig
Published July 16, 2020
10:38 a.m. A dining area inside the Carlson School of Management sits empty.

University looks to extend food service contract with Aramark

by Abbey Machtig
Published July 16, 2020
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Trump administration repeals ruling barring international students from taking entirely virtual courses

by Abbey Machtig
Published July 14, 2020
The Board of Regents convene for their October 2019 meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Oct. 10.

Regents talk retirement options, Title IX and fall semester at July meeting

by Hana Ikramuddin and Abbey Machtig
Published July 10, 2020
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

UMN launches study measuring University impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic

by Abbey Machtig
Published July 1, 2020
Illustration by Luis Mendoza

University administrators work to comply with Title IX policy

by Abbey Machtig
Published July 1, 2020
An in-depth look at President Gabel’s systemwide strategic plan

An in-depth look at President Gabel’s systemwide strategic plan

by Abbey Machtig
Published June 24, 2020
Illustration by Luis Mendoza

Disability Resource Center works to implement ‘universal instructional design’ across classes

by Abbey Machtig
Published June 18, 2020
The COVENTOR ventilator. (Image courtesy of UNews)

UMN COVID-19 ventilator designs released to outside manufacturers for free

by Abbey Machtig
Published June 16, 2020
The Board of Regents convene for their December 2019 meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Dec. 12.

Regents pass systemwide plan, approve fall reopening strategies and 2021 budget

by Max Chao and Abbey Machtig
Published June 13, 2020
The Board of Regents convene for their October 2019 meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Oct. 10.

Regents endorse fall reopening plans, 2021 budget and salary cuts

by Max Chao and Abbey Machtig
Published June 12, 2020
President Joan Gabel fields questions in her office in Morrill Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Gabel recommends University reopen in fall, end in-person classes at Thanksgiving

by Abbey Machtig
Published June 5, 2020
Illustration by Luis Mendoza

More than 1,000 researchers resume work as Twin Cities campus begins to reopen

by Abbey Machtig
Published June 2, 2020

Around 1,000 researchers resume work as Twin Cities campus begins to reopen

by Abbey Machtig
Published June 2, 2020
Illustration by Sarah Mai

President Gabel, University leaders respond to questions in virtual town hall

by Abbey Machtig
Published May 21, 2020
The Board of Regents convene for their October 2019 meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Oct. 10.

Regents talk University finances and COVID-19 impact at May meeting

by Hana Ikramuddin and Abbey Machtig
Published May 9, 2020
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse.

UMN offers increased career services to aid in student job search

by Abbey Machtig
Published May 5, 2020
Illustration by Sarah Berezovsky

For teachers in training, distance learning poses new challenges

by Abbey Machtig
Published April 30, 2020
University continues use of Zoom amid questions about privacy

University continues use of Zoom amid questions about privacy

by Abbey Machtig
Published April 25, 2020
The Board of Regents meet about the East Gateway Project Resolution, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. The Board of Regents holds a meeting each month.

Board of Regents confirm undergraduate tuition freeze for next academic year

by Hana Ikramuddin and Abbey Machtig
Published April 21, 2020

Board of Regents confirm undergraduate tuition freeze next academic year

by Hana Ikramuddin and Abbey Machtig
Published April 21, 2020
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

In the time of remote classes, veterinary students learn surgery — over livestream

by Abbey Machtig
Published April 15, 2020
A community collection box for COVID-19 PPE donations sits outside of the Fay Thompson Center for Environmental Management on Tuesday, April 7. This collection is part of a larger campus effort to consolidate PPE and provide it to healthcare workers.

Hundreds of University researchers donate personal protection equipment from labs

by Farrah Mina and Abbey Machtig
Published April 8, 2020
The Board of Regents meet about the East Gateway Project Resolution, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. The Board of Regents holds a meeting each month.

Regents move to increase student fee refunds, discuss financial implications of COVID-19

by Hana Ikramuddin and Abbey Machtig
Published April 7, 2020
A man walks his dog along a quiet Washington Avenue bridge on Saturday, March 21.

University approves 100% refund for housing, dining fees after March 28

by Hana Ikramuddin and Abbey Machtig
Published April 3, 2020
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel addresses the Minnesota Senate on the University's plans to contend with COVID-19, otherwise known as the Coronavirus, at the State Capitol on Tuesday, March 10.

Pending vote, University could lose over $27 million in refunds to students

by Hana Ikramuddin and Abbey Machtig
Published April 2, 2020
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

UMN researchers to study link between crime and overservice of alcohol

by Abbey Machtig
Published April 1, 2020
Hailee Schievelbein

U halts new, non-critical animal and plant research studies under COVID-19

by Abbey Machtig
Published March 29, 2020
Pioneer Hall's newly renovated dining hall as seen on Wednesday, Aug. 21.

Campus dining halls adjust to COVID-19; Sanford and Comstock to close

by Abbey Machtig
Published March 21, 2020
Partnership looks to increase STEM graduates of color

Partnership looks to increase STEM graduates of color

by Abbey Machtig
Published March 19, 2020
Haille Schievelbein

Committee works to improve graduation and retention rates for students of color

by Abbey Machtig
Published March 5, 2020
Will Bergstrom collects unused food from the Blegen Hall Subway on Friday, Feb. 28. Every Friday, the Subway location donates their unused food that would otherwise be thrown away.

U, students partner to recover leftover food from dining halls for donation

by Abbey Machtig
Published March 1, 2020
Veterinary Student Cailey Malnarick, left, performs a check-in exam on "Noodle" with assistance from Veterinary Technician Sydney Gagnon, right, at the Veterinary Medical Center in St. Paul on Friday, Feb. 21.

Addressing a shortage, UMN creates degree for rural veterinarians

by Abbey Machtig
Published February 26, 2020
Eva Berezovsky

New UMN-developed epilepsy rescue treatment receives FDA approval

by Abbey Machtig
Published February 20, 2020
Rapson Hall, home of the College of Design, on the University's Minneapolis campus on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. 

College of Design awarded for diversity, inclusion projects

by Abbey Machtig
Published February 20, 2020
Dr. Maria Gini, a professor of robotics, observes a robot in Shepherd Labs on Thursday, Feb. 6. Starting this fall, the University will be offering a Master’s program for robotics.

UMN unveils master’s degree in robotics

by Abbey Machtig
Published February 10, 2020
Researchers Michelle Corkrum, left, and Alfonso Araque, right, pose for a portrait in the Winston and Maxine Wallin Medical Biosciences Building on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The scientists helped lead a recently published study demonstrating a potential new method for conducting drug addiction treatment.

UMN researchers make advances in drug addiction treatment

by Abbey Machtig
Published February 3, 2020
Eva Berezovsky

Geometry, math and design from UMN to North Minneapolis

by Abbey Machtig
Published January 30, 2020
Top clothing brands fail to meet plus-size consumers' needs, research finds

Top clothing brands fail to meet plus-size consumers’ needs, research finds

by Abbey Machtig
Published January 23, 2020
Students and faculty march towards Morrill Hall as part of the UMN Climate Strike on Friday, Dec. 6. Those in attendance criticized the University’s policies on fossil fuel usage.

U student group: UMN should declare a climate crisis, divest from fossil fuels

by Natalie Rademacher and Abbey Machtig
Published December 8, 2019
Courtesy of M Health Fairview.

New campus MRI machine to expand surgery capability

by Abbey Machtig
Published December 5, 2019
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