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What online instruction means for student data privacy

What online instruction means for student data privacy

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published April 23, 2020
Senior Violet Ohnstad poses for a portrait on campus on Friday, April 3. Ohnstad, who enlisted in the National Guard in January, is uncertain what the next few months will look like as she prepares for basic training. 

National Guard students balance basic training and a pandemic — remotely

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published April 6, 2020
Members of the University's Synchronized Swimming Club participate in a practice session in Cooke Hall on Wednesday, March 4.

Diving in headfirst: Inside the University’s synchronized swimming club

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published March 21, 2020

UMN class collaborates on streetcar project

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published March 6, 2019

UMN collaborates with rural communities to combat opioid crisis

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published March 1, 2019
Horace Huntley, Ph.D., poses for a portrait outside of Morrill Hall, the site of the Morrill Hall takeover of 1969, on Monday, Feb. 25. The takeover, which Huntley was a part of, helped establish the department of African American and African Studies at the University.

Examining the lasting legacy of the Morrill Hall takeover

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published February 27, 2019

China-funded institute set to close

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published February 21, 2019

UMN faculty help rural retailers amid dire situation

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published February 5, 2019
President Nils Hasselmo speaks at Northrop auditorium during, "Six Presidents. Four Decades of Leadership. One University," on May 4, 2015.

Former colleagues remember Nils Hasselmo as caring leader of University

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published January 28, 2019
Crystal Compton, a wearable technology Ph.D. student,  demonstrates a virtual reality headset at the Goldstein Museum of Design in Saint Paul on Friday, Jan. 18. The museum is bringing the exhibits outside their walls by making virtual exhibits available to communities who may not be able to visit the site in person.

UMN museum plans to use VR to increase accessibility for the elderly

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published January 21, 2019
University President-designate Joan Gabel shakes the hand of Regent Ken Powell after being voted into the job on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at McNamara Alumni Center.

Joan Gabel named next University of Minnesota president

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published December 18, 2018
Regent Steve Sviggum asks Provost Karen Hanson a question at the Board of Regents meeting on Friday, June 8, 2018 at McNamara Alumni Center.

Regents interview presidential finalist Joan Gabel

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published December 14, 2018
The University's Board of Regents convene on Friday, Sep. 14, 2018 at McNamara Alumni Center.

Regents vote to increase out-of-state tuition by 10 percent

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published December 14, 2018

Presidential finalist Joan Gabel wins over UMN community

by Helen Sabrowsky and Austen Macalus
Published December 13, 2018

A look at Joan Gabel: the sole University presidential finalist

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published December 10, 2018
A provost at the University of South Carolina, Joan Gabel is the sole finalist in the presidential search at the University of Minnesota.

Joan Gabel: lone UMN presidential candidate

by Helen Sabrowsky and Austen Macalus
Published December 6, 2018
The 17th Avenue Residence Hall as seen on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017.

Anti-Semitic vandalism reported in University residence hall

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published December 3, 2018

New plant protein research center opens on campus

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published December 3, 2018
Economics and Political Science major Sophronia Cheung poses for a photo on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at Coffman Memorial Union. 

International students face increasingly complex visa process, political climate

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published November 28, 2018

UMN works to address questions about admissions process

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published November 28, 2018
President Eric Kaler fields questions in his office in Morrill Hall on Thursday, Oct. 18.

Kaler discusses midterm elections, fraternity hard-alcohol ban

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published November 19, 2018

Karen Hanson to remain in her role, providing continuity during presidential transition

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published November 15, 2018
Provost Karen Hanson addresses the opening of the "We Are Water" exhibit on Friday, Sept. 12, at the Institute on the Environment.

Karen Hanson to remain executive vice president and provost after leave of absence

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published November 2, 2018

Left in limbo, DACA students navigate college life at UMN

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published November 2, 2018
Illustrated by Jane Borstad

Booming campus meme culture sparks new student group

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 31, 2018

Presidential search interest in non-academic candidates raises concerns for some

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 25, 2018

Kaler talks out-of-state student enrollment decrease, student alcohol-related deaths

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 19, 2018
The lobby of the Disability Resource Center as seen on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 at the McNamara Alumni Center.

UMN sees increase in disability services requests

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 17, 2018

Regents discuss disability resources, campus real estate transactions

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 15, 2018

Regents respond to presidential search firm change

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 11, 2018
Provost Karen Hanson listens during a Board of Regents meeting at McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Regents respond to search for interim executive vice president and provost

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 4, 2018

New Fairview-UMN partnership to bring in $35 million in first year

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 1, 2018
University President Eric Kaler answers questions from the Minnesota Daily on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 in his office at Morrill Hall. Kaler told the Daily his favorite part about the fall semester is watching Gopher football and volleyball games.

Kaler discusses letter to Greek life leaders, drafted pronoun policy

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 1, 2018
University of Minnesota Regent Abdul Omari poses for a portrait on Monday, Sept. 24 on East Bank campus. Omari's regent seat will be up for election in 2019.

Regent Abdul Omari prepares to lead presidential search committee

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published September 27, 2018

Systemwide strategic plan put on hold after Kaler’s resignation

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published September 23, 2018
David McMillan speaks during the University's Board of Regents meeting on Friday, Sep. 14 at the McNamara Alumni Center.

Regents approve presidential search committee members

by Helen Sabrowsky and Michelle Griffith
Published September 17, 2018
Peggy Lucas speaks during the University's Board of Regents meeting on Friday, Sept. 14 at the McNamara Alumni Center on East Bank.

Regents discuss St. Paul campus revamp

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published September 15, 2018
Regent David McMillan speaks during a University of Minnesota Board of Regents meeting on Thursday, Feb. 8, at McNamara Alumni Center. 

Presidential search costs to exceed those of previous years

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published September 13, 2018
Regent Steve Sviggum asks Provost Karen Hanson a question at the Board of Regents meeting on Friday, June 8, 2018 at McNamara Alumni Center.

‘We had no idea’: Regents unaware of firm’s history

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published September 6, 2018
President Eric Kaler pets a lamb held by veterinary medicine student Jennifer Pitkanen at the Miracle of Birth Center on Friday, Aug. 24 at the Minnesota State Fair. Kaler spent the day at the fair with his wife.

Kaler discusses his resignation and goals for the year

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published September 3, 2018
Representative Ilhan Omar announced her endorsement for Mohamud Noor in his run for Minneapolis City Council Ward 6 on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 at Currie Park in Minneapolis. Omar won the primary in 5th Congressional District, and Noor won the primary for District 60B.

Ilhan Omar, Mohamud Noor clinch DFL primaries

by Helen Sabrowsky and Cleo Krejci
Published August 15, 2018
A man enters the building at Van Cleave Park, one of several polling locations around the University of Minnesota, to vote in Minnesota's primary elections on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018.

Landmark early voting turnout reported for primary elections

by Helen Sabrowsky and Cleo Krejci
Published August 14, 2018
Provost Karen Hanson listens during a Board of Regents meeting at McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Feb. 8. 

UMN Provost Karen Hanson to step down from role this year

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published August 8, 2018
From left, Joshua Preston, Patricia Torres Ray, Ilhan Omar and Mohamud Noor.

A student guide to the 60B and 5th Congressional District primaries

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published August 2, 2018
A protest occurred in downtown Minneapolis on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 after the announcement to not charge the two police officers involved in the death of Thurman Blevins. 

Hundreds protest lack of prosecution in Thuman Blevins shooting

by Helen Sabrowsky and Cleo Krejci
Published August 1, 2018
St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board member Ted Tucker reviews two draft designs for Logan Park in Minneapolis on Saturday, July 14 during the twentieth annual East of the River bus tour of neighborhood parks in northeast and southeast Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Park Board seeks UMN feedback on long-term park plan

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published July 19, 2018

UMN administrators, researchers work with lawmakers to author agricultural research bill

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published July 18, 2018
Candidates for the 60B Senate seat sit for a forum to give members of the public a chance to learn more about them before the primaries next month on Monday, July 16 at Cowles Auditorium.

Candidates engage with community at 60B forum

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published July 17, 2018

UMN students respond to Kaler’s resignation

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published July 17, 2018
Float riders participate in chants at the "Free Our Future" march on Saturday, June 30 in downtown Minneapolis.

Thousands protest family separation in downtown Minneapolis

by Helen Sabrowsky and Katrina Pross
Published June 30, 2018
Construction on 8th Street SE is active on June 23. The project was put off because of Athlete's Village construction, and the delay caused additional costs.

City of Minneapolis and UMN reach agreement on 8th Street redesign

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published June 27, 2018
University law student Joshua Preston, who is running for state district 60B, poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 16. Preston is one of seven candidates, and his causes include criminal justice reform, increased access to health care and access to higher education. He said he wants student issues at the forefront of policy change.

Q&A: UMN Law Student Joshua Preston talks House campaign and student engagement

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published June 20, 2018
Representative Ilhan Omar announced her endorsement for Mohamud Noor in his run for Minneapolis City Council Ward 6 on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 at Currie Park in Minneapolis. Omar won the primary in 5th Congressional District, and Noor won the primary for District 60B.

Ilhan Omar wins the DFL endorsement for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published June 18, 2018
Minneapolis City Council meets in the council chambers at Minneapolis City Hall on Jan. 16, 2017.

City of Minneapolis and UMN begin negotiations on universal contract

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published June 14, 2018
GOP-endorsed candidate for Minnesota Governor Jeff Johnson shakes hands with parade spectators at the Father Hennepin Parade in Champlin, Minnesota on Saturday, June 9.

Experts, lawmakers reflect on Dayton’s legacy and the future of higher education policy

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published June 13, 2018
State Rep. Ilhan Omar talks with attendees before speaking at her campaign kickoff. 

Ilhan Omar files to run for U.S. congress

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published June 5, 2018
University student Austin Berger poses for a portrait with Omar Fateh, who is running for the Minnesota House of Representatives on Friday, June 1, 2018 in Dinkytown. Berger and other student staffers created a unionization campaign based on Rep. Erin Murphy's campaign for governor.

UMN students lead in campaign unionization

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published June 4, 2018
Richard Painter, a law professor at the University of Minnesota and former lawyer for President George W. Bush, speaks at the DFL Convention at Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minnesota on Friday, June 1, 2018. Painter is running for U.S. Senate and did not win the DFL endorsement.

UMN law professor looks forward to primaries despite failing to win DFL senate endorsement

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published June 2, 2018
A view of Pillsbury Hall on Monday, May 28, 2018. Pillsbury Hall will be the new home for the English department due to funding from the bonding bill.

MN State Legislature’s bonding bill funds Pillsbury Hall

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published June 1, 2018

Minneapolis City Council passes Tobacco 21 ordinance

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published May 25, 2018

UMN staff and students air childcare concerns at forum

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published May 1, 2018

UMN students protest for renaming of buildings and increased awareness of history

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published April 26, 2018

Declining enrollment in arts and humanities raises concerns in CLA

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published April 5, 2018

UMN animal lab deaths violate federal law, complaint alleges

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published April 2, 2018

Proposed UMN policy on gender expression under consideration

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published March 29, 2018
The front of Coffman Union on Sept. 19, 2017.

UMN students call for Coffman renaming policy at meeting

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published March 22, 2018

Following UMN’s lead, more schools adopt affirmative consent policies

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published March 8, 2018
Biomass specimens sit in storage in the Ecology Building basement on Thursday, Mar. 1. Older specimens are routinely discarded when room becomes unavailable.

UMN researchers ask for specimen retention guidance

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published March 2, 2018

UMN St. Paul vision considers campus’ long-term goals

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published February 23, 2018
The University wrestling team received donations to move from their current practice facility to previous basketball practice facilities in the Bierman Athletic complex.

Out of ‘the dungeon’: UMN wrestling to get new facility

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published February 22, 2018

New UMN parental leave policy under consideration

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published February 15, 2018
A gas leak near Superblock prompted a brief shutdown of the streets on Wednesday, Feb. 14

Gas leak prompts street shutdown near Superblock

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published February 14, 2018

Heart-stopping poison could be a promising male birth control, UMN study shows

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published February 7, 2018

UMN parents condemn planned daycare closure

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published February 1, 2018

Asian American resource center opens on UMN campus

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published January 31, 2018

UMN, state pair up for hearing loss education

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published December 14, 2017
Yao Zhang, a University grad student, demonstrates tweezers that can trap biomolecules on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Zhang, a student in Professor Steven Koester's laboratory, created these graphene-edged tweezers.

UMN researchers create world’s first graphene tweezers

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published December 13, 2017

Political climate may deter international grad students, UMN officials say

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published December 8, 2017

Falcon Heights City Council preparing fee for UMN St. Paul campus

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published December 1, 2017

UMN study solves decades-old space mystery

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published November 29, 2017

UMN participating in national nuclear stewardship research

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published November 22, 2017
Courtesy of UMN Rocket Team. 

University rocket team sets Guinness record

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published November 15, 2017

University researchers engineer biologic blood vessels

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published November 13, 2017

UMN researcher aims to help teachers create change with data

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published November 8, 2017
Jackson Willette, who voted for Al Flowers, exchanges information with election volunteers at Van Cleave Park Recreation Center on Tuesday, Nov. 7 in Minneapolis.

Students hit the polls as Election Day in Minneapolis ramps up

by Helen Sabrowsky and Allison Cramer
Published November 7, 2017

LGBT people with acne at higher risk for suicidal thoughts, study shows

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published November 2, 2017

New University clinic provides walk-in care for athletic injuries

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 25, 2017

University study first to look at gut fungi and diet

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 23, 2017

Students robbed in two separate incidents Thursday

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 13, 2017

University receives patent for cyanide antidote

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 12, 2017
Students constructed the majority of the EOS II, the car University students are driving in this year's World Solar Challenge.

University solar car builders race across Outback this week

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 9, 2017
Left, Associate Professor of Plant and Microbial Biology Jennifer Powers discusses research with the Minnesota Daily on outside Walter Library on Thursday, Sept. 28. Right, graduate student Leland Werden poses outside the Ecology building following his return from research in Costa Rica.

University research focuses on little-studied forests

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 2, 2017
University of Minnesota graduate student and National Geographic's "Chasing Genius" finalist Andrew Carter demonstrates basic lab procedures at the Andrew Boss Laboratory of Meat Science on Thursday, Sept. 21.

CFANS student seeks funding for research to synthesize dairy

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published September 25, 2017

University offers new program for baby boomers

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published September 21, 2017

UMN Advanced Careers Initiative brings boomers back to campus

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published September 18, 2017

University researchers release new ‘crisp’ and ‘juicy’ apple

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published September 7, 2017

UMN Researchers Release New Apple

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published September 6, 2017
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