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Terra Brister, interim assistant director of holistic student support, said the classes allow students of color to take up space in places historically known to be predominantly white, such as the gym.

Group fitness classes aim to break stigmas

by Amirah Razman
Published March 18, 2023
As part of a collaboration between MCAE and RecWell, two group fitness classes were offered this semester to encourage fitness among students of color.
When students scan the QR codes using their mobile devices, they will be redirected to a map showing a student’s current location with letters as markings.

QR codes added to Gopher Way signs to improve navigation

by Amirah Razman
Published March 17, 2023
Depending on usage rates of the QR codes, the Undergraduate Student Government will consider creating interactive maps of the tunnel system.
Sabina Isayeva is a second-year international student from Istanbul, Turkey, and has been dealing with the difficulties of having to watch the situation unfold from afar.

Turkish students, faculty lean on campus community following earthquake

by Amirah Razman
Published March 7, 2023
Students and faculty from Turkey have received support following the February earthquake in Turkey and Syria, aiding the process of difficult emotions.
Some students said writing letters was a way to show they care and to learn more about the situation.

UMN Christian student group writes letters to Ukrainian refugees

by Amirah Razman
Published March 7, 2023
Reformed University Fellowship partnered with Minnesota nonprofit Letters of Love to write handwritten, personalized letters of support just over a year after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Survivor: Twin Cities is now in its second season. The Reality Television at the University of Minnesota student group organizes the project (left to right) Eidan Silver, Bryce Riesner, Truong Vu, Tyler Karle, Anna Sullivan, Vijaya Gopalan.

‘Survivor: Twin Cities’ encourages teamwork, dedication, friendship

by Amirah Razman
Published February 24, 2023
The semester-long project by the Reality TV at UMN student organization provides students with physical and mental challenges based on the hit TV series.
Swipe Out Hunger is a program at the University of Minnesota where students with meal plans can donate unused meal swipes to help classmates who may not have enough.

Campus-based assistance programs aim to combat food insecurity

by Amirah Razman
Published February 20, 2023
Swipe Out Hunger plans to launch their new dining dollars program, while USG hopes to increase the availability of the Twin Cities Mobile Market by April.
Women of color make up the majority of the current board. Some of the student groups officers (left to right) Sadia Khyber, Aysa Tarana, Sofia Fix, and Dawoon Jeong.

UNICEF chapter returns to UMN after 3-year hiatus

by Amirah Razman
Published February 15, 2023
The recently relaunched UNICEF chapter aims to educate the campus community about children’s rights through education and fundraising.
Student organization Google accounts deactivated at start of semester

Student organization Google accounts deactivated at start of semester

by Amirah Razman
Published February 14, 2023
University of Minnesota student organizations leaders went to IT to get their accounts reactivated after issues caused disruptions to their operations.
The St. Paul Student Center on Saturday, Jan, 28. Contractors do not have plans yet for the building that currently houses Magrath Library once the library merges with the proposed student center.

Proposed St. Paul Student Center to merge library, dining center

by Amirah Razman
Published February 2, 2023
Student Unions and Activities recently received student suggestions to develop the new building, which hopes to offer better accessibility and a more appealing aesthetic than the current student center.
Frontier Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 24. All of the received the new Wi-Fi network on Jan. 12, and the University has plans to expand the new network across the University.

New Wi-Fi network installed in University residence halls

by Amirah Razman
Published January 30, 2023
The new Wi-Fi network allows students to connect their devices to an encrypted network with a faster user experience.
UMN, DEED partner to invest $34.5M in startup businesses

UMN, DEED partner to invest $34.5M in startup businesses

by Amirah Razman
Published December 6, 2022
The investments will assist in the growth of startups by providing business owners money and expertise.
The student protesters want better abortion care on and near campus following the U.S. Supreme Courts decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Students demand closure of local crisis pregnancy centers

by Amirah Razman
Published November 18, 2022
In front of a local crisis pregnancy center, student activists advocated for increased access to abortion care on campus.
First-year students Veronica Tan and Laichia Vang conducted the survey for their sociology class and found general student support for creating an Asian American Studies major.

UMN students lead effort to establish Asian American studies major

by Amirah Razman
Published November 15, 2022
Two freshmen students used a class survey to advocate for more opportunities to pursue Asian American studies.
Increased demand for UMN mental health services causes longer wait times

Increased demand for UMN mental health services causes longer wait times

by Amirah Razman
Published October 26, 2022
More students have sought counseling services, especially remote therapy, following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Student loan forgiveness program officially live

Student loan forgiveness program officially live

by Amirah Razman
Published October 18, 2022

President Joe Biden launched his student loan forgiveness program on Monday, according to reporting from NPR. Biden plans to cancel up to $20,000 in student loan debt for each student who qualifies.  The...

Joy Quach is the Student Events and Entertainment coordinator and said the exhibit helps students become aware of diverse cultures on campus.

UMN student curates first Saudi Arabian art exhibit on campus

by Amirah Razman
Published October 14, 2022
Rawan Algahtani collaborated with Student Unions and Activities to showcase artwork from her home country.
The settlements details remain unknown.

Settlement in lawsuit against billionaire Richard Liu

by Amirah Razman
Published October 2, 2022
Liu allegedly raped a former University of Minnesota Student in 2018. The jury trial would have begun Monday morning.
The building and surrounding area opened back up to the public about two hours after the evacuation.

[Photo] UPDATE: Man charged in last week’s Coffman bomb threat

Published September 21, 2022

The building and surrounding area opened back up to the public about two hours after the evacuation.

Boynton Health has offered guidance to the University of Minnesota on monkeypox. Monkeypox is an infection that can last up to a month.

UMN tries to combat monkeypox through education and testing

by Amirah Razman
Published September 21, 2022
Students are advised to take precautions despite a fall in infections.
The Carlson School of Management on Thursday, June 23.

UMN departments receive high rankings for research

by Amirah Razman
Published August 6, 2022
The ShanghaiRanking Consultancy ranked several University of Minnesota departments in the top 100 worldwide.
The University of Minnesota Climate Observatory located on the UMN St. Paul Campus, captured on Monday, July 25. This facility is a cooperative climate observatory designed to accurately measure long-term changes in temperature and climate conditions.

UMN faculty members work to inform about climate patterns

by Amirah Razman
Published August 5, 2022
Using information from an on-campus weather station and events across the world, faculty members want to educate people on the consequences of changing climate patterns to be better prepared for future events.
Epidemiology Doctoral Student Inari Mohammed poses for a portrait in the Tawfiq Islamic Center in Minneapolis on Thursday, June 21. The Seward Vaccine Equity Project held their recent in-person event at the center.

Community outreach group provides vaccine information to underrepresented groups

by Amirah Razman
Published July 27, 2022
A group of volunteers from UMN regularly hosts COVID-19 vaccination events in order to ease worries about the vaccine.
First Native American member appointed to Board of Regents

First Native American member appointed to Board of Regents

by Amirah Razman
Published July 14, 2022
University of Minnesota student representatives advocated for this decision through a letter and petition to Gov. Tim Walz.
Image of a cloud vortex on Jupiter.

UMN leads citizen science project studying Jupiter’s clouds

by Amirah Razman
Published July 7, 2022
The project aims to learn more about Jupiter’s atmosphere by identifying different cloud vortices using images from the Juno spacecraft camera.
Williamson Hall, captured on Tuesday, June 21. The Universitys Admissions office is located in Williamson Hall.

How UMN is adapting to student “enrollment cliff”

by Ellie Roth and Amirah Razman
Published June 27, 2022
New studies predict declining numbers of high school graduates in the next decade.
The Board of Regents convene for their September meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Sept. 9.

Board of Regents approves 3.5% tuition increase

by Ellie Roth and Amirah Razman
Published June 13, 2022
The motion passed despite concerns about student financial health and inflation.

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