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The Minnesota Daily

All content by Kevin Beckman
UMPD Community Investigator Beth Thomas listens to her police radio during conservative comentator Lauren Southern's talk in Anderson Hall on West Bank on Oct. 25, 2017.

Carlson School of Management as seen on Tuesday, Nov. 14.

UMN’s business school bucking national MBA trends

by Kevin Beckman
Published November 14, 2017

Melvin Carter claims victory in St. Paul mayoral race

by Kevin Beckman
Published November 8, 2017

Chris Meyer leads District 1 Park Board race

by Kevin Beckman
Published November 8, 2017
Ward 2 Council Member Cam Gordon poses for a portrait in his office at Minneapolis City Hall on Tuesday Sept. 26.

Gordon re-elected in Ward 2

by Kevin Beckman
Published November 8, 2017
From left to right: Betsy Hodges, Jacob Frey, Raymond Dehn, Tom Hoch and Nekima Levy-Pounds

The students’ guide to the 2017 Minneapolis municipal election

by Kevin Beckman
Published November 3, 2017
Gophers fans raise their arms to DJ Khaled's "All I Do is Win" on Saturday, Oct. 21 at TCF Bank Stadium. The University enrolled 6,195 new freshmen this fall, on top of almost 2,300 transfer students, the largest class in almost 50 years.

Largest freshman class in decades causes concerns for some UMN professors

by Kevin Beckman
Published November 1, 2017
Members of the Anti-Fascist group speak out against right-wing commentator Lauren Southern outside of Anderson Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 25.

Police break up West Bank protest of right-wing speaker

by David Clarey, Kevin Beckman, and Rilyn Eischens
Published October 26, 2017
Attendees of Lauren Southern's event at the University of Minnesota applaud during her talk in Anderson Hall on West Bank on Wednesday.

Right-wing commentator Lauren Southern gives a talk to a crowd in Anderson Hall on West Bank on Wednesday.

Right-wing commentator Lauren Southern gives a talk to a crowd in Anderson Hall on West Bank on Wednesday.

UMPD Community Investigator Beth Thomas listens to her police radio during Lauren Southern's talk in Anderson Hall on West Bank on Wednesday.

People gather on West Bank to protest right-wing commentator Lauren Southern on Wednesday.

Right-wing speaker met with protests on West Bank

by Kevin Beckman
Published October 25, 2017
Construction taking place at the new Athletes Village complex on Thursday, Oct. 12.

Fundraising and debt: How UMN is funding Athletes Village

by Kevin Beckman
Published October 16, 2017
Grad student Tien Do inputs data into a computer to demonstrate a drone flying in the MARS lab on Friday, Sept. 29.

As artificial intelligence makes the future, UMN researchers look to contribute

by Kevin Beckman
Published October 5, 2017
Former Minnesota Student Association President Abeer Syedah speaks during an MSA forum in Mondale Hall on Sept. 13, 2016.

Life after MSA: Inside the many careers of former UMN student body presidents

by Kevin Beckman
Published September 21, 2017
A banner hangs outside Coffman Memorial Union on Wednesday, Sept. 13.

Small group of students protest UMN administration at Coffman

by Kevin Beckman
Published September 13, 2017

Breaking down the unionization push at the University of Minnesota

by Kevin Beckman
Published September 11, 2017
From left, students Laura Darling, Nadja Malby, Alison Gould and Grant Zastoupil hang a hammock outside of Territorial Hall in the Superblock on March 24, 2016.

Diversity in the Big 10: a multifaceted approach

by Kevin Beckman
Published September 11, 2017
Protesters march against the repeal of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy on Sept. 5 on East Franklin Avenue.

What DACA’s termination means for nation, Minnesota

by Kevin Beckman
Published September 8, 2017
President Eric Kaler delivers his State of the University address at Coffman Union Theater on Thursday, March 7, 2016.

Trump begins DACA termination; Kaler responds

by Kevin Beckman
Published September 5, 2017

UMN student robbed near campus

by Kevin Beckman
Published August 28, 2017

High ACTs trump residency as admissions at UMN tighten

by Kevin Beckman
Published May 4, 2017
Students resume their day outside Anderson Hall on West Bank Monday late afternoon

Trump announces UMN professor as intended nominee for administration post

by Kevin Beckman
Published April 10, 2017
Demolition of the Electric Steel grain elevators continues on the edge of the East Bank campus on April 8, 2017.

Despite legal contention, UMN goes foward with elevator demolition

by Kevin Beckman
Published April 10, 2017
Brian Burnett, Julie Tonneson and University President Eric Kaler present to the House of Representitives' higher education committee about the University's impact on Minnesota at the State Office Building on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017.

UMN IT consolidation reflects broader admin trends at school

by Kevin Beckman
Published April 7, 2017
Governor Mark Dayton answers questions during a press conference about Minnesota's budget at the Capitol in St. Paul on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017.

Higher education funding bills far from UMN’s requested $147.2M

by Ryan Faircloth and Kevin Beckman
Published April 5, 2017
The current layout of clinics within the Phillips-Wangensteen Building is not conducive for the workflow of physicians, residents and nurses. The University of Minnesota Medical School, the University of Minnesota Physicians and Fairview will partner to fund a new site.

UMN School of Nursing to expand mental health services

by Kevin Beckman
Published April 5, 2017
The University's Board of Regents talk at a meeting on June 10, 2016.

Mary Holz-Clause named new UMN Crookston chancellor

by Kevin Beckman
Published April 4, 2017
Students crowd the front lawn of Coffman on Friday for Poliça's concert on Friday as part of spring jam.

UMN Spring Jam 2017 lineup announced

by Kevin Beckman
Published March 28, 2017
The new University of Minnesota Police Department squad car.

UMN student assaulted and robbed on West Bank Sunday

by Kevin Beckman
Published March 27, 2017
The University's Board of Regents talk at a meeting on June 10, 2016.

UMN regents mull preliminary increases to Twin Cities tuition

by Kevin Beckman
Published March 27, 2017

Administrators and regents outline possible tuition hike for UMN students

by Kevin Beckman
Published March 24, 2017
Walter F. Mondale Hall at the University of Minnesota on Sunday.

UMN law professor allegedly steals millions from investors

by Kevin Beckman
Published March 23, 2017
Numerous organizations called on Sviggum to step down from his position on the board.

Newly-elected UMN regents look to strengthen relationship with Legislature

by Ryan Faircloth and Kevin Beckman
Published March 22, 2017
Gophers football players sit on the sidelines during a game at TCF Bank Stadium on Oct. 3, 2015.

Three Gophers football players win appeals in UMN sexual assault case

by Kevin Beckman
Published March 22, 2017
The Minnesota House and Senate meet in a joint session to vote for new members of the University's Board of Regents on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 at the State Capitol.

UMN Board of Regents under fire for diversity concerns

by David Clarey and Kevin Beckman
Published March 20, 2017

All charges dropped against UMN law professor accused of stalking, rape

by Kevin Beckman
Published March 9, 2017
President of College Democrats Laura Pratt writes on a whiteboard while group members brainstorm ideas for an event that would educate students on ranked choice voting on Wednesday evening in STSS. The student group endorsed Mark Andrew and Jacob Frey.

UPDATE: Damaged steam pipeline reopened

by Kevin Beckman
Published March 9, 2017
University President Eric Kaler talks with the Minnesota Daily in his office in Morrill Hall on Wednesday.

Q&A: Eric Kaler discusses possible tuition hike, combating sexual assault

by Kevin Beckman
Published March 9, 2017
University President Eric Kaler fields questions from the audience at his State of the University address in Coffman Memorial Union on Thursday, March 2, 2017.

Administrative cuts at UMN are growing difficult to make, officials say

by Kevin Beckman
Published March 6, 2017

Stresses of added workloads show as U admins near goal for funding cuts

by Kevin Beckman
Published March 6, 2017
University Dean of Humphrey School of Public Affairs Eric Schwartz on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in his office. Schwartz was recently nominated to the US Commission on International Religious Freedom, which monitors different circumstances overseas where religious freedom is endangered.

Eric Schwartz to step down as head of Humphrey School of Public Affairs

by Kevin Beckman
Published March 3, 2017
Governor Mark Dayton answers questions during a press conference about Minnesota's budget at the Capitol in St. Paul on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017.

University of Minnesota presents State Legislature with budget requests

by Kevin Beckman
Published March 1, 2017
Newly elected Regent Ken Powell poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 at the State Capitol.

Four new members elected to the UMN Board of Regents

by Kevin Beckman
Published February 23, 2017
University of Minnesota Regent Laura Brod speaks about a proposal put forth by regent Michael Hsu regarding the salaries of high paid falculty during the board of regents meeting in the Mcnamara Alumni Center on Thursday morning.

Board of Regents discuss sex assault prevent in athletics; approve health center building

by Kevin Beckman
Published February 13, 2017
The University's Board of Regents talk at a meeting on June 10, 2016. Regents voted 8-1 Thursday to approve the contract of head football coach P.J. Fleck.

Board of Regents don’t see eye-to-eye on approval of coaching contracts

by Kevin Beckman
Published February 13, 2017
Numerous organizations called on Sviggum to step down from his position on the board.

Legislative committee picks four candidates for open UMN Board of Regents seats

by Kevin Beckman
Published February 8, 2017
Regent Laura Brod poses for a portrait in the McNamara Alumni Center on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017.

Laura Brod brought ‘quiet change’ to the Board of Regents

by Kevin Beckman
Published February 7, 2017
Candidates respond to questions asked by moderators at the Regents Candidate Forum at the State Office Building in St. Paul on Tuesday, Jan. 31.

12 candidates vie for four open Board of Regents seats

by Kevin Beckman
Published February 6, 2017
University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler fields questions from the Minnesota Daily on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 in his Morrill Hall office.

Pres. Kaler talks football boycott, Title IX and bonding requests

by Kevin Beckman
Published February 2, 2017
University President Eric Kaler presents during a meeting on March 12, 2013, at the Minnesota state Capitol.

President Kaler responds to Trump’s immigration executive order

by Kevin Beckman and Raju Chaduvula
Published January 31, 2017
Students and faculty evacuate the Mechanical Engineering building on east bask Monday around 4:00pm.

Bill introduced to MN Senate could ease burden of college debt

by Kevin Beckman
Published January 20, 2017
The University's Board of Regents talk at a meeting on June 10, 2016.

For some regent members, Fleck coaching costs cause unease

by Kevin Beckman
Published January 17, 2017

University of Minnesota Board of Regents finalists narrowed to 12

by Kevin Beckman
Published January 10, 2017
The new University of Minnesota Police Department squad car.

UMPD officer charged with misdemeanor assault

by Kevin Beckman
Published December 17, 2016
The University's Board of Regents talk at a meeting on June 10, 2016.

Advisory committee to interview 17 Regent candidate finalists

by Kevin Beckman
Published December 14, 2016
The University's Board of Regents talk at a meeting on June 10, 2016.

University to relocate cancer research operations

by Kevin Beckman
Published December 13, 2016

Parents of U student suing Minneapolis for wrongful death

by Kevin Beckman
Published December 13, 2016
University may change the way it lobbies for state funding

University may change the way it lobbies for state funding

by Kevin Beckman
Published December 12, 2016
Drivers use Huron Boulevard to enter and exit the University area on Dec. 12, 2016. The area, which sees a high volume of traffic during most University sports and events, is under review by the Board of Regents for a possible expansion.

With 70 acres of land, U plans housing, retail development

by Kevin Beckman
Published December 12, 2016

Ombudsman for Mental Health implements oversight of Psych Department drug trials

by Kevin Beckman
Published December 7, 2016

University officials will reimburse MSFA for luxury suite tickets to games at U.S. Bank Stadium

by Kevin Beckman
Published December 6, 2016

Kaler names interim Vice President for Research

by Kevin Beckman
Published December 2, 2016
University president Eric Kaler answers questions for the Minnesota Daily in his office on Monday morning.

President Kaler discusses campus free speech, demolition of historic grain elevators

by Kevin Beckman
Published November 29, 2016

University of Minnesota, Morris announces appointment of new chancellor

by Kevin Beckman
Published November 23, 2016

Regent Chair Johnson builds coalitions, in legislature and at U

by Kevin Beckman
Published November 21, 2016
Vice President for Research Brian Herman presents an update and review of human subjects research standards at the University of Minnesota to the Senate's Higher Education Committee in the Minnesota Senate Building on March 10, 2016. Herman will resign at the end of December, University President Eric Kaler announced Nov. 2.

VP for Research discusses research at the University under his tenure

by Kevin Beckman
Published November 18, 2016
The Board of Regents talk at McNamara Alumni Center on June 10, 2016.

Questions around U’s autonomy continue to linger

by Kevin Beckman
Published November 18, 2016
Students gather in Coffman Union Wednesday for a discussion on campus climate.

Students gather to discuss accessibility and inclusion on campus

by David Clarey and Kevin Beckman
Published November 9, 2016
The officer stands next to a sign that reads "There is hope make the call" on the west side of Washington Avenue Bridge as pedestrians gather on the east side of the bridge on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016.

An unidentified person dies after fall from Washington Avenue Bridge

by Kevin Beckman
Published November 8, 2016
The Electric Steel Grain Elevator stands near TCF Bank Stadium on Sept. 20, 2016. The University is looking to build new track and field facilities, which would lead to the demolition of the elevators.

U will fight lawsuit attempting to stop demolition of grain elevators

by Kevin Beckman
Published November 7, 2016
An ariel shot of the regent-approved $104.5 million renovation of Pioneer Hall.

Housing continues to be a concern for University

by Kevin Beckman
Published November 7, 2016
U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison speaks to students on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 outside of Coffman Union. Minnesota Democrats held a rally encouraging students to get involved and vote.

Four Minnesota Democrats visit the U to talk voting local

by Kevin Beckman
Published November 5, 2016
Vice President for Research Brian Herman presents an update and review of human subjects research standards at the University of Minnesota to the Senate's Higher Education Committee in the Minnesota Senate Building on March 10, 2016. Herman will resign at the end of December, University President Eric Kaler announced Nov. 2.

Kaler announces resignation of U’s vice president for research

by Kevin Beckman
Published November 3, 2016

Restraining orders against five Gopher football players dismissed

by Kevin Beckman
Published November 3, 2016
Protesters gather outside Minneapolis City Hall on Friday Oct. 28, 2016. Protestors rallied together to show their opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline and the Hennepin County Sheriff's deputies participation in dispersing protesters.

Hundreds protest Hennepin County involvement in Dakota Access Pipeline arrests

by Kevin Beckman and Melissa Steinken
Published October 31, 2016

U eyes alternative funding sources for upkeep costs

by Kevin Beckman
Published October 27, 2016
University President Eric Kaler answers questions for the Minnesota Daily on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 in his office at Morrill Hall.

Kaler talks free speech, faculty unionization and mental health resources

by Kevin Beckman
Published October 24, 2016
Source: FBI

Report: Total crimes increased in Minneapolis last year

by Kevin Beckman and Kristina Busch
Published October 20, 2016
University President Eric Kaler and the Board of Regents talk before voting on the University's new budget at McNamara Alumni Center on the morning of Friday, June 10.

Regents approve grain elevator demolition, new track facility

by Kevin Beckman
Published October 17, 2016

Regents to vote on six-year of capital projects

by Kevin Beckman
Published October 13, 2016
University President Eric Kaler and the Board of Regents talk before voting on the University's new budget at McNamara Alumni Center on the morning of Friday, June 10.

Regents to discuss grain elevators, union contracts and campus safety

by Kevin Beckman
Published October 12, 2016
Regent Thomas Anderson poses for a portrait on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 at McNamara Alumni Center.

Regent Tom Anderson talks surgery, M Health and his time as a regent

by Kevin Beckman
Published October 7, 2016
Law School Dean Garry Jenkins poses for a portrait in Walter F. Mondale Hall on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016.

New University Law School dean aims to refocus school’s goals

by Kevin Beckman
Published October 6, 2016

University of Minnesota works to fill senior positions

by Kevin Beckman
Published September 26, 2016
University President Eric Kaler sits down with the Minnesota Daily to field questions on Friday, Sept. 23 in Morrill Hall.

Kaler talks J Robinson termination, faculty union push and M Health merger

by Kevin Beckman
Published September 26, 2016

University plan to trim admin costs appears to be ahead of schedule

by Kevin Beckman
Published September 23, 2016

Slashed budgets push University Of Wisconsin faculty to Minnesota

by Kevin Beckman
Published September 19, 2016
Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Kaine talks to students on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016 at Coffman Memorial Union. Kaine was on campus for a surprise visit to engage with students one-on-one about issues important to them.

Tim Kaine visits University of Minnesota campus ahead of private fundraiser

by Kevin Beckman
Published September 13, 2016

Coyle updates Regents on changes to Athletics Dept. spending

by Kevin Beckman
Published September 13, 2016
Pioneer Hall, which does not currently hold up to many contemporary building codes, stands in the Super Block on the evening of Saturday Sept. 10, 2016.

University of Minnesota Regents approve large-scale renovations for Pioneer Hall

by Kevin Beckman
Published September 12, 2016

Regents approve $104.5 million Pioneer Hall upgrade

by Kevin Beckman
Published September 11, 2016
Regent Michael Hsu poses for a portrait at the McNamara Alumni Center on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016.

Regent Michael Hsu discusses his time as a University of Minnesota Regent

by Kevin Beckman
Published September 9, 2016

Regents outline priorities for school year

by Kevin Beckman
Published September 8, 2016
University President Eric Kaler answers questions for the Minnesota Daily in his office on Mar. 3, 2016.

Kickin’ It: President Kaler visits the State Fair, talks upcoming school year

by Kevin Beckman
Published September 6, 2016

Attorney chosen as chair of U’s Alumni Association board

by Kevin Beckman
Published August 29, 2016

Director Young seeks to engage visitors with Bell

by Kevin Beckman
Published August 29, 2016

Prosecutor: No charges in Lynch sex assault case

by Kevin Beckman
Published August 24, 2016

University adjusts to retiring faculty

by Kevin Beckman
Published July 27, 2016
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