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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
As teaching increasingly relies on Canvas and Zoom, the University of Minnesota is looking to secure student data.
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
In some states, students are beginning to serve on missions directly related to the coronavirus.
Members of the Universitys 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
In the ever-changing sport, collegiate teams lead the way.

UMN class collaborates on streetcar project

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published March 6, 2019
After a mid-semester review next week, the undergraduate architecture class will moving into its second phase focused on collaboration.

UMN collaborates with rural communities to combat opioid crisis

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published March 1, 2019
The project aims to build upon work already underway in rural counties and Native American communities.
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
The 50th anniversary of the Morrill Hall takeover serves as the kickoff to a yearlong series of events focusing on cultural and racial equity.

China-funded institute set to close

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published February 21, 2019
UMN's Confucius Institute, whose national partners have faced harsh criticism, will close at the end of the semester.

UMN faculty help rural retailers amid dire situation

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published February 5, 2019
The workshops, which begin this week and continue through April, will help small businesses navigate a changing retail landscape.
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
Nils Hasselmo, who died Wednesday at 87, was a Scandinavian languages professor before his tenure as UMN president from 1988 to 1997.
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
Research indicates virtual reality can increase the wellness of those living in senior care facilities.
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
The Board of Regents voted on Joan Gabel's confirmation at a special meeting Tuesday.
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 Board of Regents also increased non-resident, non-reciprocity tuition and discussed systemwide enrollment.
The Universitys 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
The University of Minnesota's Board of Regents voted on a 10 percent tuition hike for incoming non-resident, non-reciprocity students and a 5.5 percent increase for continuing students.
Gila Grad, a student studying gender and womens studies, religious studies, and Jewish studies, poses for a portrait on a bridge on the East Bank campus on Sunday, Dec. 9. Grad survived a suicide attempt over a year ago.

Student suicide tracking shows promise in prevention

by Helen Sabrowsky and J.D. Duggan
Published December 13, 2018
Though tracking suicide numbers bolsters support for suicide prevention and outreach, it isn't a standard practice across most universities.

Presidential finalist Joan Gabel wins over UMN community

by Helen Sabrowsky and Austen Macalus
Published December 13, 2018
University of Minnesota members say they're pleased with her experience, style and approach to the job.

A look at Joan Gabel: the sole University presidential finalist

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published December 10, 2018
Gabel has a wide-ranging experience as a professor, department chair and provost.
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
Gabel, the current provost at the University of South Carolina, was selected as the lone finalist Wednesday.
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
Vandalism that referenced white supremacy and Nazism was reported in 17th Avenue Residence Hall last Wednesday.

New plant protein research center opens on campus

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published December 3, 2018
The University of Minnesota’s Plant Protein Innovation Center opened last Wednesday.
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
The complex visa process, coupled with less-welcoming political climate, has made it difficult for students to get jobs.

UMN works to address questions about admissions process

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published November 28, 2018
In an audit released last year, fifteen recommendations were made to resolve "essential" issues in the admissions process.
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
The Minnesota Daily interviewed University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler on Friday.

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

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published November 15, 2018
Hanson, the executive vice president and provost, will be on leave from January to March 2019, and will return to her role April 1.
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
Hanson will be on leave from January to March 2019, and will resume her role on April 1.

Left in limbo, DACA students navigate college life at UMN

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published November 2, 2018
In a recent survey DACA students expressed worry over the future of their legal status.
Illustrated by Jane Borstad

Booming campus meme culture sparks new student group

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 31, 2018
“UMN Memes for Frozen Northern Teens” has expanded to include over 2,500 members.

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

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 25, 2018
Some say higher education institutions across the country are increasingly turning to nontraditional candidates.

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

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 19, 2018
The Minnesota Daily interviewed University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler on Thursday.
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
Between fiscal years 2017 and 2018, the number of individuals served by the Disability Resources Center increased by 17 percent.

Regents discuss disability resources, campus real estate transactions

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 15, 2018
The board also extended Mark Coyle's employment agreement an additional three years at its October meetings.

Regents respond to presidential search firm change

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 11, 2018
The Board of Regents decided to end its partnership with Storbeck/Pimentel and Associates last week due to a perceived conflict of interest.
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
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler will name the interim this fall.

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

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 1, 2018
Fairview Health Services will give the University of Minnesota Medical School $35 million in the first year of the partnership.
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
The Minnesota Daily interviewed University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler this week.
University of Minnesota Regent Abdul Omari poses for a portrait on Monday, Sept. 24 on East Bank campus. Omaris 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
Abdul Omari is a member of the University's Board of Regents and is chairing the Presidential Search Advisory Committee.

Systemwide strategic plan put on hold after Kaler’s resignation

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published September 23, 2018
The Board of Regents reviewed the plan's priorities last week, but the plan will be finalized by the next University president.
David McMillan speaks during the Universitys 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
Students have expressed concern over the lack of student voice on the committee.
Peggy Lucas speaks during the Universitys 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
The University of Minnesota's Board of Regents held its first meeting of the school year this week.
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
The University of Minnesota will pay Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates $224,000 to find the next president.
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
Some regents expressed concern over Alberto Pimentel’s involvement in a failed University search.
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
Kaler looks toward his last year as president in an interview at the Minnesota State Fair.
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
Tuesday's primaries brought landmark voter turnout in Minneapolis.
A man enters the building at Van Cleave Park, one of several polling locations around the University of Minnesota, to vote in Minnesotas primary elections on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018.

Landmark early voting turnout reported for primary elections

by Helen Sabrowsky and Cleo Krejci
Published August 15, 2018
Voters will decide the nominees for several big-ticket government positions including governor, attorney general and key state and federal legislative seats during Tuesday's primary elections.
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
Hanson, who has been with the University of Minnesota for nearly seven years, will continue to serve in her position for another five months.
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
The Minnesota Daily sat down with candidates in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District and House District 60B races to discuss issues such as affordable housing and the cost of higher education ahead of the primary election on Aug. 14.
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
Protesters gathered in downtown Minneapolis following the release of body camera footage in the fatal shooting of Thurman Blevins by Minneapolis police.
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
The Park Board has reached out to University student groups and classes and is seeking feedback throughout July.

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

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published July 18, 2018
The bill will make research the University does with individual farmers private.
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
Three UMN students are running in the crowded race after Ilhan Omar filed to run for Congress.

UMN students respond to Kaler’s resignation

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published July 17, 2018
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler announced Friday he will leave his position on July 1, 2019.
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
Demonstrators gathered Saturday afternoon to call for the reunification of families separated at the southern border.
Construction on 8th Street SE is active on June 23. The project was put off because of Athletes 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
The project, which was originally scheduled for 2014, was postponed due to construction on Athlete's Village.
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
Preston is campaigning for Minnesota House District 60B.
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
Omar filed to run for Congress after Keith Ellison vacated the seat to run for attorney general.
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
The master contract, which will cover University of Minnesota research and city-owned infrastructure, aims to streamline communication.
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
The next governor will impact state support of the University, according to lawmakers and political experts.
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
Omar and Keith Ellison were among several candidates to file for new positions in a flurry of activity Tuesday.
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 Murphys campaign for governor.

UMN students lead in campaign unionization

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published June 4, 2018
Workers on Omar Fateh's campaign and Rep. Erin Murphy's campaign are among the first in the nation to unionize.
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
Richard Painter, a longtime Republican, is running as a Democrat for the senate seat currently held by Sen. Tina Smith.
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
Several University of Minnesota faculty express concern over partial Higher Education Asset Preservation and Replacement allocations, despite funding for Pillsbury Hall renovations.

Minneapolis City Council passes Tobacco 21 ordinance

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published May 25, 2018
The Minneapolis City Council unanimously passed the ordinance, which restricts the purchase of tobacco products to people under the age of 21.

UMN staff and students air childcare concerns at forum

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published May 1, 2018
The Provost’s Child Care Advisory Committee will host another forum on May 3.

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

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published April 26, 2018
Students marched silently across campus following the "A Campus Divided" exhibit.

Declining enrollment in arts and humanities raises concerns in CLA

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published April 5, 2018
Following national trends, enrollment in arts and humanities majors has decreased in recent years.

UMN animal lab deaths violate federal law, complaint alleges

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published April 2, 2018
An animal advocacy group filed a federal complaint on March 24.

Proposed UMN policy on gender expression under consideration

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published March 29, 2018
The policy would require University members and units to use an individual's gender identity, expression, name and pronouns.
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
Members of an administrative committee on University history met with students on Tuesday to discuss building naming policy.

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

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published March 8, 2018
The University implemented an affirmative consent policy in 2015.
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
Leftover leaves and cabinets of rocks fill some University storage spaces.

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

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published February 23, 2018
The plan, once completed, will look 30 years into the future.
 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
The team has practiced in the basement of Bierman since the 1970s.

New UMN parental leave policy under consideration

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published February 15, 2018
Various groups at the University have advocated for parental leave reform.
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
The leak started around 2 p.m.

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

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published February 7, 2018
The scientifically engineered version of the poison has no side effects and isn't toxic.

UMN parents condemn planned daycare closure

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published February 1, 2018
In response to widespread criticism, the University announced it will convene a child care advisory group.

Asian American resource center opens on UMN campus

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published January 31, 2018
The center was funded through a national Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions grant.

UMN, state pair up for hearing loss education

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published December 14, 2017
The collaboration, announced Thursday, will test hearing loss trainings at a handful of senior care facilities.
Yao Zhang, a University grad student, demonstrates tweezers that can trap biomolecules on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Zhang, a student in Professor Steven Koesters laboratory, created these graphene-edged tweezers.

UMN researchers create world’s first graphene tweezers

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published December 13, 2017
The tweezers are capable of grabbing individual molecules.

Political climate may deter international grad students, UMN officials say

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published December 8, 2017
The University of Minnesota is tracking international graduate student enrollment and application rates carefully in light of the political climate.

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

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published December 1, 2017
The franchise fee proposed by Falcon Heights would bring in about $130,000 each year.

UMN study solves decades-old space mystery

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published November 29, 2017
The research put to end 50 years of speculation and confirmed that chorus waves cause electron microbursts.

UMN participating in national nuclear stewardship research

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published November 22, 2017
The University is taking part in a national research program aimed at keeping the nation's nuclear weapons secure.
Courtesy of UMN Rocket Team. 

University rocket team sets Guinness record

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published November 15, 2017
The team launched a rocket 430 feet in the air as part of a national competition last week.

University researchers engineer biologic blood vessels

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published November 13, 2017
The development could benefit patients undergoing dialysis and coronary bypass.

UMN researcher aims to help teachers create change with data

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published November 8, 2017
This year, early education teachers at Osseo schools are implementing the program.
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
Students around campus polling places reported diverse reasons for how they cast their ballots.

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

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published November 2, 2017
The study found that 35 percent of people with acne who identify as sexual minorities have suicidal thoughts.

New University clinic provides walk-in care for athletic injuries

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 25, 2017
The University of Minnesota Health Sports and Orthopaedics Walk-In Clinic is one of few in the walk-in clinics in the area where patients can be treated by sports injury specialists.

University study first to look at gut fungi and diet

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 23, 2017
The study found that a high-fat diet impacts gut fungal communities.

Students robbed in two separate incidents Thursday

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 13, 2017
Authorities believe the same group of four male suspects are involved in both incidents.

University receives patent for cyanide antidote

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 12, 2017
The antidote was effective in rescuing lab test subjects who were given hyper-lethal doses of cyanide.
Students constructed the majority of the EOS II, the car University students are driving in this years World Solar Challenge.

University solar car builders race across Outback this week

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published October 9, 2017
Members of the University's Solar Vehicle Project team seek to build as much of the car as they can, from the vehicle's motors to its battery protection.
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
The study's findings, while specific to tropical dry forests, can be applied to other environments.
University of Minnesota graduate student and National Geographics 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
The student was one of 45 finalists in a National Geographic competition.

University offers new program for baby boomers

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published September 21, 2017
Participants take classes in the fall and have an internship in the spring.

UMN Advanced Careers Initiative brings boomers back to campus

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published September 18, 2017

The new University of Minnesota program aims to help Baby Boomers transition from career jobs into opportunities for meaningful work in the second half of life.  In its inaugural year, the program...

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

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published September 7, 2017
Researchers spent 17 years developing the Rave apple.

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