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Katrina Pross

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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.

Rachel Croson’s involvement in employee conduct case at MSU prompts discussion

by Katrina Pross
Published March 11, 2020
Minneapolis City Council approved a bid to improve Fire Station 7 at their Friday meeting. Fire Station 7, located in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, was built in 1962 and hasn't been improved in 20 years.

Fire reported at TCF Bank Stadium

by Katrina Pross and Joe Kelly
Published September 15, 2019
Fans watch B.o.B. perform during the homecoming concert on Oct. 12, 2012 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Megan Thee Stallion to headline UMN homecoming concert

by Katrina Pross
Published September 6, 2019

How to stay warm this winter

by Katrina Pross
Published August 27, 2019

A roundup of UMN’s administration news

by Katrina Pross
Published August 22, 2019
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

To infinity and beyond: UMN to help NASA prepare for next moon landing

by Katrina Pross
Published July 31, 2019
Dr. Mark Rosenberg poses for a portrait on Monday, July 22 in his office in the Mayo Building where he conducts research on Kidney and Chronic Kidney Disease. 

UMN kidney research propelled by Trump’s executive order

by Katrina Pross
Published July 24, 2019
Chen-Fu Liao, a researcher at the Center for Transportation Studies, poses for a portrait in the Mechanical Engineering building on Wednesday, July 17.

UMN researcher works to make city streets safer for the visually impaired

by Katrina Pross
Published July 18, 2019
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

Upcoming Supreme Court decision creates more uncertainty for DACA students

by Katrina Pross
Published July 17, 2019
Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria, which will have a new interior design program due to a collaboration with University of Minnesota professors.

UMN helps create first interior design program at a Nigerian University

by Katrina Pross
Published July 10, 2019
Meet Joan Gabel, the new University of Minnesota president

Meet Joan Gabel, the new University of Minnesota president

by Katrina Pross
Published July 3, 2019
With grant funding from Native American tribe, UMN to advance diabetes research

With grant funding from Native American tribe, UMN to advance diabetes research

by Katrina Pross
Published July 3, 2019
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.

Most graduate and professional student programs to see 3 percent tuition hike

by Katrina Pross
Published June 20, 2019
Austin Kraft and Catalina Castro pose for portraits on Friday, June 14.

New student representatives to the Board of Regents look to next year

by Katrina Pross
Published June 19, 2019
Powell was up for reelection this year but was not recommended by the Regent Candidate Advisory Council.

UMN Board of Regents approves new leadership

by Katrina Pross
Published June 14, 2019
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

Professor’s ‘grave misconduct’ in UMN lab leads to discipline

by Cleo Krejci and Katrina Pross
Published February 11, 2019

Chinese billionaire accused of sexually assaulting UMN student will not be charged

by Katrina Pross
Published December 21, 2018
A provost at the University of South Carolina, Joan Gabel is the sole finalist in the presidential search at the University of Minnesota.

University of Minnesota announces lone presidential finalist

by Katrina Pross
Published December 6, 2018
The University's Board of Regents convene on Friday, Sep. 14, 2018 at McNamara Alumni Center.

Breaking down the 67 UMN presidential candidates’ resumes

by Kelly Busche and Katrina Pross
Published December 1, 2018
Emergency vehicles at the commercial buildings located at 501 29th Ave SE on Wednesday, Oct. 24.

Structural fire reported in Prospect Park

by Katrina Pross
Published October 25, 2018
The University's Board of Regents convene on Friday, Sep. 14, 2018 at McNamara Alumni Center.

UMN Board of Regents hires new firm for presidential search

by Katrina Pross
Published October 3, 2018

Report details sexual assault allegation against Chinese billionaire Richard Liu

by Katrina Pross
Published September 24, 2018
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents hears a presentation from University of Minnesota-Crookston Chancellor Mary Holz-Klause at McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Independent search firm shares timeline for UMN presidential search

by Katrina Pross
Published August 9, 2018
University President Eric Kaler calls on an audience member at the Carlson School of Management's monthly "1st Tuesday" speaker series on Tuesday, May 1 at McNamara Alumni Center.

Kaler on track to meet goal of reducing administration costs

by Katrina Pross
Published July 23, 2018

Students call for input in upcoming presidential search

by Katrina Pross
Published July 23, 2018
President Eric Kaler delivers his State of the University address at Coffman Union Theater on Thursday, March 7, 2016.

Search for new UMN president begins

by Katrina Pross
Published July 18, 2018
The Board of Regents listen to Medical School Dean Jakub Tolar present during a regents meeting on Friday, May 11, 2018 at McNamara Alumni Center.

University systemwide strategic plan nears completion

by Katrina Pross
Published July 18, 2018
A mudslide closed West River Parkway on the University of Minnesota's West Bank campus around 10 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2018.

[Photo] Mudslide closes road on UMN West Bank

Published July 13, 2018
A mudslide closed West River Parkway on the University of Minnesota's West Bank campus around 10 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2018.

Mudslide closes road on UMN West Bank

by Katrina Pross
Published July 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.

UMN Board of Regents approve new health sciences position

by Katrina Pross
Published July 12, 2018
University President Eric Kaler answers questions for the Minnesota Daily on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at his office at Morrill Hall.

Kaler discusses tuition and campus safety

by Katrina Pross
Published July 11, 2018

UMN looking to keep students in Minnesota for college

by Katrina Pross
Published July 6, 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
A patient undergoes an MRI of their brain, which stands for magnetic resonance imaging, at the University of Minnesota Health Clinics and Surgery Center on Monday, June 25 in Minneapolis. High demand for MRIs from patients prompted the center to buy a third scanner, which is expected to begin running in December 2018.

New MRI machine to cut wait time at University

by Katrina Pross
Published June 26, 2018

UMN Board of Regents sign letter of intent to renew partnership with Fairview

by Katrina Pross
Published June 22, 2018
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler is interviewed by the Minnesota Daily in his office on Friday, Dec. 1 at Morrill Hall.

Kaler talks tuition and the delay of controversial fellowship

by Katrina Pross
Published June 21, 2018
A view from the third floor of Pioneer Hall looking through a bay window during the dormitory's renovation on Thursday, June 14.

Pioneer Hall renovations on target for halfway point

by Cleo Krejci and Katrina Pross
Published June 20, 2018
University President Eric Kaler calls on an audience member at the Carlson School of Management's monthly "1st Tuesday" speaker series on Tuesday, May 1 at McNamara Alumni Center.

Regents approve tuition increase as part of Kaler’s annual budget

by Katrina Pross
Published June 14, 2018
Created by Jane Borstad

New federal limits on visas for Chinese international students

by Katrina Pross
Published June 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.

Regents approve President Kaler’s proposed budget

by Katrina Pross
Published June 9, 2018
Chief Executive Officer Atum Azzahir poses for a portrait inside the Cultural Wellness Center in South Minneapolis on Friday, June 1. The Humphrey School and the Culture Wellness Center formed a partnership through Change Network Minnesota, which aims to make people more culturally aware.

Humphrey School program aims to raise cultural awareness in the workplace

by Katrina Pross
Published June 5, 2018
Newly elected member of the Board of Regents Randy Simonson listens to Medical School Dean Jakub Tolar present during a regents meeting on Friday, May 11, 2018 at McNamara Alumni Center. It was Simonson's first meeting.

New UMN Regent to focus on in-state tuition, medical school

by Katrina Pross
Published June 1, 2018

New scholarship hopes to attract international students

by Katrina Pross
Published May 31, 2018
Newly elected to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents, Randy Simonson attends his first meeting on Friday, May 11 at McNamara Alumni Center. 

UMN Regents review tuition increase proposal

by Katrina Pross
Published May 13, 2018

UMN community partnership program to work with two counties

by Katrina Pross
Published May 2, 2018

UMN farm to build community gathering space

by Katrina Pross
Published April 30, 2018

UMN College of Biological Sciences to offer new major this fall

by Katrina Pross
Published April 25, 2018
Urban Growler Brewing Company

UMN partnership looks to beer and nuts to preserve the rainforest

by Katrina Pross
Published April 19, 2018
Members of the Crosslake community and the National Loon Foundation look at plans of the proposed National Loon Center at a community meeting led by the University's Center for Sustainable Building Research.

UMN hoping for national loon center in northern Minnesota

by Katrina Pross
Published April 18, 2018

Minnesota farm income drops for fifth straight year

by Katrina Pross
Published April 11, 2018
Researcher Dongjie Chen begins the Intense Pulsed Light process which removes bacteria from powdered foods in the Food Science and Nutrition building on Tuesday, April 3.

University researchers develop bacteria-killing light

by Katrina Pross
Published April 5, 2018

UMN program hopes grant will support diverse students, communities

by Katrina Pross
Published April 4, 2018

UMN study reveals maternity care risks in rural America

by Katrina Pross
Published March 26, 2018

UMN drone tech may prevent nitrogen contamination

by Katrina Pross
Published March 22, 2018
A potato research field plot in Bandung, Indonesia.

Researchers turning to GMOs to solve food insecurity

by Katrina Pross
Published March 21, 2018

Precipitation changes threaten grazing lands, UMN study says

by Katrina Pross
Published March 5, 2018
Apparel studies senior Emily Seifert circles around Apparel studies PhD candidate Nokyeon Kim to complete a 3D scan of her hand at McNeal Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018. The scanner, which runs off an iPad, makes a virtual 3D model of the subject to help create ideal uniforms for occupations like firefighting.

UMN researchers hope to improve female firefighters’ clothing

by Katrina Pross
Published March 2, 2018

UMN to host sustainable agricultural center through 2022

by Katrina Pross
Published February 26, 2018
Illustration by Jane Borstad.

UMN students seek GMO regulation reform

by Katrina Pross
Published February 19, 2018

UMN wearable tech lab aims to combine clothing and technology

by Katrina Pross
Published February 15, 2018
A Green Metallic Sweat Bee is shown under the microscope at the University of Minnesota Bee Lab. A new research project starting this summer will research bee pollinator habitats to find which ones bees are more attracted to.

To help bees, UMN study will analyze habitats

by Katrina Pross
Published February 14, 2018

UMN Extension aims to raise mental health awareness in rural areas

by Katrina Pross
Published February 6, 2018
From Left, Dylan VanBoxtel, Jim Bradeen, Kayla Meyers of the Improve Group, Brian Steffson, Britta Hansen and Mohamed Yakub of the Stakman-Borlaug Center pose inside Borlaug Hall on Monday, Jan. 29. The SBC was recently awarded $721,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture to help fund its Food for Progress Post-Project Sustainability Assessment.

UMN researchers to study program efficacy abroad

by Katrina Pross
Published February 1, 2018
The exhibition "Women and their Wardrobes: Storied Lives" opened at the Goldstein Gallery on Friday, Jan. 26. The exhibit showcases pieces from the wardrobes of three women with prominent careers in the Twin Cities, and explores their motivation behind wearing such lavish garments.

Fashion-centered exhibit opens on St. Paul campus

by Katrina Pross
Published January 29, 2018
Liz Pluhar sits in front of a computer showing an MRI of a tumor found in the frontal lobe of a Boston terrier before and immediately after surgery on Wednesday, Jan. 17.

UMN research aims to treat cancer in dogs and humans

by Katrina Pross
Published January 22, 2018
A new exhibition in the University’s Architecture and Landscape Architecture Library features artwork by Thomas Rose. Rose's artwork centers around themes of architecture, gardens and shadows.

Retired UMN professor’s art hits campus exhibition

by Katrina Pross
Published January 17, 2018
A rendering shows the planned exterior for the new Bell Museum of Natural History.

Bell Museum prepares to open in summer 2018

by Katrina Pross
Published January 16, 2018
The College of Biological Sciences Conservatory as seen on Monday, Sept. 10 in St. Paul. Construction for a new conservatory begins in October.

Global vegetation map will aid climate change research

by Katrina Pross
Published December 12, 2017
Director of the Center for Drug Design Robert Vince and assistant professor at the Center for Drug Design Swati More pose for portraits with their retinal hyper-spectral imaging camera at the Phillips-Wangensteen Building on Friday, Dec. 1. This camera is used for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease.

UMN technology will aid Alzheimer’s detection

by Katrina Pross
Published December 5, 2017

Alumni market features U grad-made goods

by Katrina Pross
Published November 28, 2017

University researchers develop tree disease detection device

by Katrina Pross
Published November 21, 2017
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