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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

All content by Emma Nelson
Mariana Shuck sits in the livingroom of her Burnsville home, March 8. A collage of their family made my Anarae hangs above her head along with other family photos.

The aftermath

by Emma Nelson
Published April 9, 2014

U associate professor arrested

by Emma Nelson
Published March 8, 2014

U student found near Stone Arch Bridge was intoxicated, officials say

by Emma Nelson
Published February 28, 2014

U student victim of criminal sexual conduct

by Emma Nelson
Published January 24, 2014

Body found in Chicago River presumed to be that of missing student

by Emma Nelson
Published January 14, 2014

New CLA dean announced

by Emma Nelson
Published January 8, 2014
Firefighters continue to hose down Minneapolis apartments and a grocery store that exploded and caught fire Wednesday morning near Cedar Riverside. A total of 14 people were taken to hospitals, 6 in critical condition. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.

Explosion, fire in Cedar-Riverside injure 14

by Emma Nelson
Published January 1, 2014

UMD student stable after night in freezing temps

by Emma Nelson
Published December 11, 2013

U student victim of attempted kidnapping

by Emma Nelson
Published November 27, 2013

University Village evacuated for two hours after CO leak

by Emma Nelson
Published November 25, 2013

Halloween robberies add to increasing list

by Emma Nelson
Published November 1, 2013

Here we are in the 90s

by Emma Nelson
Published September 17, 2013

University Regent Laura Brod could pursue legal action for online photo

by Emma Nelson
Published July 31, 2013

U students leave Egypt amid unrest

by Emma Nelson
Published July 10, 2013

New Vice Provost for Student Affairs announced

by Emma Nelson
Published May 17, 2013
Normandale students Mohamed Hassan and Quadsia Anjum work on a chemistry lab on Monday, April 22, 2013, at Normandale Community College in Bloomington. Hassan is one of many students that are interested in transferring to the University of Minnesota, although retention in the admissions process could make that transfer more difficult.

As standards skyrocket, so do barriers

by Emma Nelson
Published April 25, 2013
A university facility management worker guards the door of a first floor men's bathroom of Nicholson Hall while a crew cleans the a written threat from a stall wall inside Friday, April 12, 2013.

Nicholson Hall evacuated after bomb threat

by Emma Nelson
Published April 15, 2013

Both Fairview merger proposals axed

by Emma Nelson
Published April 11, 2013

UMAA board names new president and CEO

by Emma Nelson
Published April 11, 2013

University: study consent forms not falsified

by Emma Nelson
Published March 25, 2013

FBI raids room in Middlebrook

by Emma Nelson
Published March 11, 2013

GLBTA office reflects on 20 years

by Emma Nelson
Published February 18, 2013
Freshman Emily Simmons gazes at James Rosenquist's "World's Fair Mural" on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at the Weisman Art Museum. Simmons says she tries to come into the museum once a month because she finds art very relaxing, and it takes her mind off other things.

In a crunch, turning to art

by Emma Nelson
Published February 11, 2013

Search begins for new Vice Provost for Student Affairs

by Emma Nelson
Published December 11, 2012

U for sale: branding in higher ed

by Emma Nelson
Published December 10, 2012

Money woes impact academics

by Emma Nelson
Published December 5, 2012

U to assess undergrad programs

by Emma Nelson
Published December 3, 2012

Violence abroad hits home

by Emma Nelson
Published November 28, 2012
Interior design freshman Cody Johnson works on papers Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at Coffman Union.

Over break, all’s quiet on the East Bank

by Emma Nelson
Published November 26, 2012

U committee tackles grad student academic freedom

by Emma Nelson
Published November 21, 2012
Michael Powers works to grow tissue for opiate receptor research Monday afternoon in Weaver-Densford Hall. Powers has started to more seriously consider his plans for retirement as grant funding for his current project winds down over the next few years.

U course helps retirees transition

by Emma Nelson
Published November 20, 2012
Second-year orchestral conducting doctoral candidate Sergey Bogza conducts the University Symphony Orchestra in playing Tchaikovsky's "Violin Concerto in D major" on Friday in Ferguson Hall. Bogza said he came to Minnesota because of the reputation of its two largest orchestras.

Lockouts a ‘big loss’ for U students

by Emma Nelson
Published November 12, 2012

U making second try for diversity VP

by Emma Nelson
Published November 5, 2012

In revamp, thinking about diversity

by Emma Nelson
Published November 1, 2012

U stays silent in affirmative action case

by Emma Nelson
Published October 30, 2012

Kaler names new VP of research

by Emma Nelson
Published October 29, 2012

New VP for research announced

by Emma Nelson
Published October 25, 2012

Design thinking re-envisions higher education

by Emma Nelson
Published October 23, 2012

University of Minnesota Senate pushes for voter ID education

by Emma Nelson
Published October 22, 2012

Students borrowers now average over $26,000 in debt, study finds

by Emma Nelson
Published October 18, 2012

U cuts state reg. for controlled substance research

by Emma Nelson
Published October 17, 2012

Law students, profs debate required pro bono work

by Emma Nelson
Published October 16, 2012

Donations to the U increase for third year

by Emma Nelson
Published October 15, 2012

Al-Shabab witness probed

by Emma Nelson
Published October 15, 2012

Tibetan leader visits U

by Emma Nelson
Published October 15, 2012

Tibet’s political leader to visit U

by Emma Nelson
Published October 11, 2012

Research vice president finalists announced

by Emma Nelson
Published October 3, 2012

U administration to review pay gap

by Emma Nelson
Published October 3, 2012

Black faculty, staff look to reboot association

by Emma Nelson
Published October 1, 2012

Robert Jones: Grammy winner, VP, president

by Emma Nelson
Published September 27, 2012
Abdirahman Hassan reaches the top of a staircase behind Northrop Memorial Auditorium on Monday afternoon during a commute through campus. This is one of the places he encounters throughout the week that doesn’t have access for people with disabilities.

Navigating the U

by Emma Nelson
Published September 25, 2012

Law grads value job placement rates

by Emma Nelson
Published September 24, 2012

P&A employees to be eligible for awards

by Emma Nelson
Published September 18, 2012

Colleges have crushes, too

by Emma Nelson
Published September 14, 2012
Instructor Hyeryung Hwang helps a student during a group discussion in a University writing class in Lind Hall.

Int’l TAs adjust to American instruction

by Emma Nelson
Published September 12, 2012

Faculty Senate looks ahead after 100 years

by Emma Nelson
Published September 10, 2012

In faculty hiring spree, U looks to fill spots in STEM fields first

by Emma Nelson
Published September 6, 2012
American Indian studies assistant professor Clint Carroll prepares a manuscript Friday in Scott Hall. Junior faculty of color participate in a writing group to improve skills and create cross-departmental connections.

Faculty of color find community in writing

by Emma Nelson
Published September 4, 2012

125 Harvard students accused of cheating

by Emma Nelson
Published August 31, 2012

Think college is expensive? Try child care.

by Emma Nelson
Published August 17, 2012

Dayton declares remembrance of U.S.-Dakota War

by Emma Nelson
Published August 16, 2012

Man who protested General Mills dies of heart attack

by Emma Nelson
Published August 15, 2012

New anti-bullying law on the horizon

by Emma Nelson
Published August 15, 2012
Political science doctoral candidate Zhen Wang drops her son Daniel off at the Community Child Care Center Tuesday morning on the St. Paul Campus. Wang, like other graduate student parents, struggles with childcare costs, relying on savings and family support.

A balancing act: Parenting at the U

by Emma Nelson
Published August 8, 2012

Why students go overseas

by Emma Nelson
Published August 7, 2012

University assesses value of its 200-plus centers and institutes

by Emma Nelson
Published August 1, 2012

Kaler talks tech upgrade, task force, Tubby

by Emma Nelson
Published August 1, 2012

Jonah Lehrer, New Yorker staff writer, resigns

by Emma Nelson
Published July 30, 2012

Anatomy of a policy

by Emma Nelson
Published July 25, 2012

Regents wrap up summer

by Emma Nelson
Published July 18, 2012

Taps will flow at TCF, but concerns remain

by Emma Nelson
Published July 18, 2012

Regents retreat to focus on ‘big picture’

by Emma Nelson
Published July 11, 2012

Regents approve beer, wine sales at U games

by Emma Nelson
Published July 11, 2012

Smith Hall evacuated after chemical spill

by Emma Nelson
Published July 11, 2012

Kaler talks staff picks, future faculty, Fourth plans

by Emma Nelson
Published July 3, 2012
Sr. Building and Grounds Worker Pat Bemrick works the night shift Sunday at the Barbara Barker Center for Dance.

Custodians say team cleaning is still an issue

by Emma Nelson
Published July 3, 2012

U partially reinstates scholarship

by Emma Nelson
Published June 27, 2012

Ousted University of Virginia president is back on campus

by Emma Nelson
Published June 26, 2012

Many weren’t made aware of 9/11 scholarship for California families

by Emma Nelson
Published June 21, 2012

Faculty discuss academic freedom

by Emma Nelson
Published June 20, 2012

Mubarak declared “clinically dead”

by Emma Nelson
Published June 19, 2012

Some universities plan to reveal financial realities

by Emma Nelson
Published June 15, 2012

Regents approve budget, 3.5% tuition hike

by Emma Nelson
Published June 13, 2012

Regents talk stricter conduct code

by Emma Nelson
Published June 13, 2012

U to instate 26-credit minimum for transfers

by Emma Nelson
Published June 6, 2012

Board to approve 2013 budget this week

by Emma Nelson
Published June 6, 2012

In the face of budget cuts, California universities suffer

by Emma Nelson
Published June 5, 2012

Some grad students hurt more from proposed tuition hike

by Emma Nelson
Published May 30, 2012

Kaler talks budget, new staff, tuition

by Emma Nelson
Published May 30, 2012

Kaler talks budget, new staff, first year in office

by Emma Nelson
Published May 25, 2012

Regents discuss proposed operating budget

by Emma Nelson
Published May 11, 2012
Mechanical engineering professor Perry Li stands in the hydraulic hybrid vehicle that inspired his isothermal compressed air energy storage system Monday in the Mechanical Engineering building.

U licenses energy storage system

by Emma Nelson
Published May 2, 2012

Recent refugees face language barriers

by Emma Nelson
Published April 25, 2012
Astronomer Mike Brown talks about his 2005 discovery of Eris, a planet slightly larger than Pluto, Wednesday afternoon at Tate Hall. Brown's discovery lead to Pluto's demotion from a planet to that of dwarf planet.

‘Pluto killer’ visits campus, talks about demise of 9th planet

by Emma Nelson
Published April 16, 2012

U insurance to cover birth control devices dispensed outside Boynton

by Emma Nelson
Published April 11, 2012
Architecture associate professor Lee Anderson poses, sporting his virtual reality headset. Anderson collaborated with others to create a wireless virtual courtyard that College of Design students can walk through and experience in real time.

Rapson Hall’s virtual courtyard becoming a reality

by Emma Nelson
Published April 4, 2012
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