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Maya Marchel Hoff

Maya Marchel Hoff, Campus Admin Reporter

Maya is currently a senior at the University in Minnesota, double majoring in journalism and political science. When she isn't busy writing or studying, she enjoys playing violin, going to concerts and throwing the disk around with her women's ultimate frisbee teammates on Mayhem.

All content by Maya Marchel Hoff
The Board of Regents convene for their September meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.

UMN regents select interim president candidates

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published May 4, 2023
Four candidates were selected by the Board of Regents for the University’s interim president position, including Jeffrey M. Ettinger, Myron Frans, Mary Holz-Clause and E. Thomas Sullivan.
EPA begins work on Southeast Como Superfund site

EPA begins work on Southeast Como Superfund site

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published May 3, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will begin surveying Southeast Como’s Superfund industrial sites in late summer to mitigate impacts of pollution.
The Minnesota State Capitol Building on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Legislature elects UMN regents

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published May 2, 2023
The Minnesota Legislature elected Robyn Gulley, Mary Turner, Tadd Johnson and Penny Wheeler to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents in a joint session Monday night.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel. Photo courtesy of Eric Miller.

Gabel’s UMN legacy

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published May 1, 2023
After nearly four years as president, Joan Gabel leaves behind a history filled with both praise and backlash.
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents Feb. 10, 2023 at the McNamara Alumni Center.

UMN regents elect co-vice chairs, discuss presidential transition

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published April 25, 2023
At a University of Minnesota Board of Regents special meeting Monday, members also approved the governor’s residence at Eastcliff over the next year.
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents Feb. 10, 2023 at the McNamara Alumni Center.

UMN regents fast-track interim president search process

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published April 21, 2023
At a Board of Regents special meeting, members discussed the parameters for the interim president search process, laying out expectations for candidate requirements and discussing potential salaries.
Coleman started at the University in 2014.

CLA dean announces resignation

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published April 19, 2023
College of Liberal Arts Dean John Coleman will leave the University of Minnesota to serve as vice chancellor for academic affairs and provost at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
The Twin Cities campus has an abundance of well-used urban green space.

UMN campus arboretum slated for spring

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published April 19, 2023
University students, faculty and staff have been working for more than five years on making the campus’s green spaces more accessible to the community through the creation of a campus arboretum.
Powell was up for reelection this year but was not recommended by the Regent Candidate Advisory Council.

UMN Board of Regents chair resigns leadership position

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published April 17, 2023
Ken Powell, who has been on the board since 2017, will finish his term as a regent. The board has called a special meeting on Thursday to figure out next steps in the future of University leadership.
UMN changes definition of administrative costs

UMN changes definition of administrative costs

by Olivia Hines and Maya Marchel Hoff
Published April 14, 2023
The alteration in the amount of money attributed to administrative spending prompted concerns at the Legislature over transparency.
The chips being researched are found in electronic devices, including smartphones, computers and medical equipment. Photo courtesy of the University of Minnesota.

UMN research makes way for future of semiconductors

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published April 10, 2023
After more than a decade of work, University of Minnesota researchers released a study utilizing spintronic devices to make semiconductor chips more efficient.
The U.S. Supreme Court building on Oct. 29, 2022 in Washington D.C.

Student loan forgiveness faces headwinds after Supreme Court hearing

by Amelia Cleary and Maya Marchel Hoff
Published March 27, 2023
After months of federal litigation, University of Minnesota students express frustration with the uncertainty of whether President Joe Biden’s student loan debt plan will go through.
Graduate student workers launched a card signing campaign on Feb. 20. Photo courtesy of GLU-UE.

UMN grad union files union cards, ready for election

by Ainsley Brown and Maya Marchel Hoff
Published March 17, 2023
University of Minnesota graduate student workers publicly launched their unionization efforts in February.
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents Feb. 10, 2023 at the McNamara Alumni Center.

UMN regents approve budget request, FAARM program land purchases

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published March 14, 2023
At the University of Minnesota Board of Regents March meeting held on the Morris campus, regents received recommendations from student representatives on how to best support students.
UMN developing proposal to retire lifelong emails

UMN developing proposal to retire lifelong emails

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published March 3, 2023
The University of Minnesota is working on a proposal that aims to discontinue University emails for graduates and retired faculty and staff.
The Minnesota State Capitol Building on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Legislative committee recommends UMN regent candidates

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published March 1, 2023
The regent nomination joint committee voted on candidate recommendations for four open positions on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents Wednesday night.
District 2 candidate Joe Atkins. Photo courtesy of Atkins.

Meet UMN Board of Regents candidates: Districts 2, 3

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published February 27, 2023
Candidates for the University of Minnesota Board of Regents from Congressional Districts 2 and 3 share about themselves and their vision for the board leading up to this spring’s election.
Regent and District 9 candidate Tadd Johnson. Photo courtesy of Johnson.

Meet UMN Board of Regents candidates: District 8, at-large

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published February 22, 2023
Candidates for the University of Minnesota Board of Regents from Congressional District 8 and one at-large seat share about themselves and their vision for the board leading up to this spring’s election.
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents Feb. 10, 2023 at the McNamara Alumni Center.

[Photo] UMN to return land, Board of Regents approves public engagement pilot

Published February 13, 2023

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents Feb. 10, 2023 at the McNamara Alumni Center.

ChatGPT at UMN: Erase or embrace?

ChatGPT at UMN: Erase or embrace?

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published February 7, 2023
The AI chatbot service ChatGPT is popping up in academia, concerning some University of Minnesota instructors about increasing academic dishonesty, while inspiring others with its potential.
The Minnesota State Capitol Building on Saturday, Jan. 28.

UMN regent candidates aim to increase board transparency, accessibility

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published February 6, 2023
University of Minnesota Board of Regents candidates revealed at a forum Tuesday a shared plan to rechart the course of the board if they are elected.
UMN updates 2023 commencement plan

UMN updates 2023 commencement plan

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published February 1, 2023
The University announced new additions to the joint graduation ceremony for students, including opportunities to walk and participate in virtual celebrations.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in her office on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020.

Concerns linger after Gabel’s Securian resignation

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published January 27, 2023
After UMN President Joan Gabel’s resignation from Securian Financial’s board of directors, many people are left questioning the conflict of interest management process for top University administrators.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in her office on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019.

Gabel announces resignation from Securian board

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published January 24, 2023
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel has resigned from the Securian Financial Board of Directors after facing public backlash over concerns of conflicts of interests.
The Board of Regents convene for their September meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.

UMN Board of Regents selection narrows down at Legislature

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published January 20, 2023
The Regent Candidate Advisory Council voted on recommendations last week, with the current Board Chair, Kendall Powell, not moving forward.
The Board of Regents convene for their September meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.

Board of Regents approves union agreements, elects new vice chair

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published December 18, 2022
During the board’s December meeting, regents examined the University’s purchase of Gray’s, voted on President Joan Gabel’s service on a private board of directors and faced an interruption from Students for a Democratic Society.
The University of Minnesota’s Disability Resource Center Office in the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Jan. 20.

DRC makes structural changes, some students express concern

by Lara Boudinot, Olivia Hines, and Maya Marchel Hoff
Published December 14, 2022
The DRC’s budget saving changes to captioning services have caused concern for some University of Minnesota students who use captioning services.
Skepticism spreads around UMN regent selection process, PAC involvement

Skepticism spreads around UMN regent selection process, PAC involvement

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published December 7, 2022
After Senator Greg Clausen’s appointment to the chair of the Regent Candidate Advisory Council, his funding from the Maroon and Gold Political Action Committee raises questions over the ethics of the regent selection process in the lead up to next year’s elections.
Regent Michael D. Hsu attends a scheduled Board of Regents meeting on Friday, Sep. 13, 2019.

Former UMN regent Michael Hsu announces re-application to board

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published December 7, 2022
After losing re-election to the Board of Regents in 2021, the former regent recently submitted his application to the Regent Candidate Advisory Council for the upcoming 2023 regent elections.
The board is also in discussions of whether to increase opportunities for direct public engagement.

UMN Board of Regents voting trends show increasing unanimity

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published December 6, 2022
Board voting trends from 2021-22 highlight how the regents vote, showing stark contrasts between members.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel. Photo courtesy of Eric Miller.

Gabel discusses union negotiations, commencement, Halloween weekend fireworks

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published December 1, 2022
President Gabel also addresses October’s active shooter threat, Regent Steve Sviggum’s comments on diversity and graduate student pay.
The Board of Regents convene for their September meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.

UMN Regent James Farnsworth announces vice chair candidacy

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published November 30, 2022
Farnsworth cited the need for more diverse representation in leadership as his main goal and reason for why he is running.
The University of Minnesota campus gates on East Bank, Nov. 12, 2022.

UMN to launch search for VP of University Services

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published November 23, 2022
The University of Minnesota announced it is conducting a nationwide search for the next vice president of University Services.
UMN researchers to lead global study on impacts of vagus nerve stimulation

UMN researchers to lead global study on impacts of vagus nerve stimulation

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published November 21, 2022
A group of University of Minnesota researchers will use a $21 million grant to conduct a three-year clinical study on how vagus nerve stimulation impacts the human body, beyond its use to treat depression and epilepsy.
“We’re the steady heartbeat of the University:” UMN grad students fight for wage increases

“We’re the steady heartbeat of the University:” UMN grad students fight for wage increases

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published November 11, 2022
University of Minnesota graduate student workers across all departments are requesting a pay raise from the University after years of plateauing wages, increasing inflation and pandemic burnout.
Ilhan Omar declared victory Tuesday night. This will be her third term as the 5th District representative.

[Photo] DFL retains all seats

Published November 8, 2022

Ilhan Omar declared victory Tuesday night. This will be her third term as the 5th District representative.

UMN annual safety report shows fluctuations in campus crime

UMN annual safety report shows fluctuations in campus crime

by Maya Marchel Hoff and Madison Roth
Published November 4, 2022
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report looks into crime on and around campus.
Regent Steve Sviggum makes his opening statement to legislators for the Board of Regents candidates nomination at the State Office Building in St. Paul on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017.

UMN community speaks out after Sviggum questions Morris’s diversity

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published November 2, 2022
Members of the University of Minnesota community question Regent Steve Sviggum’s views on diversity even after his resignation as vice chair of the Board of Regents following his comments about Morris, reflecting on his actions and beliefs on privilege.
Numerous organizations called on Sviggum to step down from his position on the board.

UMN Regent Sviggum resigns as board vice chair

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published October 26, 2022
University of Minnesota Regent Steve Sviggum resigned from his leadership position after his comments questioning ‘diversity’ at the University of Minnesota’s Morris campus brought forth calls for his resignation.
The Board of Regents convene for their September meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.

Sviggum says Morris is ‘too diverse,’ union interruptions at board meeting

by Olivia Hines and Maya Marchel Hoff
Published October 18, 2022
During the Board of Regents’ October meeting, regents also discussed updates to graduate student education and welcomed the University of Minnesota's new vice president of research.
The Racial Justice Clinic, housed in the Minnesota Law School, teaches second- and third-year law students how to best represent and advocate for the BIPOC community.

UMN Racial Justice Law Clinic aims to combat racial injustice

by Maya Marchel Hoff and Emma Walytka
Published October 14, 2022
University of Minnesota Law professor Liliana Zaragoza creates a new clinic that takes a holistic legal approach to racial justice litigation while forming partnerships with communities in the Twin Cities.
Students and community members gathered by Coffman Union to remember Mahsa Amini.

Students mourn Mahsa Amini at vigil, stand with Iranian protesters

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published October 4, 2022
University of Minnesota students and community members held a vigil on campus for Amini following her death after Iran’s morality police arrested her, remembering her life and protesting the Islamic regime.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel. Photo courtesy of Eric Miller.

Gabel discusses last week’s Coffman bomb threat, Dinkytown Alerts

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published September 29, 2022
Gabel also addresses loosened COVID-19 restrictions on campus and her biennial budget request.
The Board of Regents convene for their September meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.

Regents examine biennial budget request for financial aid, public safety

by Maya Marchel Hoff and Lara Boudinot
Published September 11, 2022
In addition to discussing proposed budget requests, the Board of Regents welcomed the newest regent to the board during their September meetings on Thursday and Friday.
There are metal work benches inside of Hansons Mobile Metal Lab where community members can create their metal art.

[Photo] Metal foundry on wheels casts art into local communities

Published August 5, 2022

There are metal work benches inside of Hanson's Mobile Metal Lab where community members can create their metal art.

Industrial punk rock band Apocalypse Theatre performs at Patricks Cabaret on Saturday, July 16.

Patrick’s Cabaret reemerges, celebrating Twin Cities’ LGBTQ arts scene

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published August 4, 2022
Sparked by the 50th anniversary of Twin Cities Pride, the historic Patrick’s Cabaret returns in person to showcase the roots of queer performance in the metro area.
The Gaia exhibit at the Bell Museum in Falcon Heights on Tuesday, Aug. 2.

Massive touring Earth installation comes to Bell Museum

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published August 4, 2022
This summer, the Bell Museum is hosting “Gaia,” a humbling recreation of the Earth that broadens our perspectives of our own planet.
Review: The 7 best Targets for UMN students

Review: The 7 best Targets for UMN students

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published August 3, 2022
From St. Louis Park to Dinkytown, here’s a guide for UMN Target shoppers.
Five Favorites: UMN basketball player Parker Fox shares his favs

Five Favorites: UMN basketball player Parker Fox shares his favs

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published August 2, 2022
In Five Favorites, the Minnesota Daily’s newest series, A&E catches up with some of campus’ more well-known figures to grab five quick recs.
Michelle Zauner of Japanese breakfast bangs a gong during a performance of Be Sweet as her husband, Peter Bradley, plays piano at First Avenue in Minneapolis.

Breaking down doors and holding them open

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published July 20, 2022
Japanese Breakfast and The Linda Lindas bring two generations of music to Minneapolis in one night. A conversation with the crowd at the Japanese Breakfast show in Minneapolis reveals what audiences love about the band and why teen band The Linda Lindas are catching audiences’ attention.
A student’s guide to staying cool for cheap during summer heat waves

A student’s guide to staying cool for cheap during summer heat waves

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published July 14, 2022
From laying in Minneapolis’ many free shady parks to watching basketball games in air conditioned stadiums, here is a list of ways students can stay cool this summer without breaking the bank.
Sanni Brown has been in the radio business for years, and Carbon Sound will showcase Black talent outside of the current societal molds.

Q&A with host of the Current’s new stream, Carbon Sound

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published July 7, 2022
Carbon Sound’s Sanni Brown helps create a thread between radio and younger listeners while highlighting the diversity of Black artists in Minnesota.
The Book House in Dinkytown, captured on Tuesday, June 28.

Physical in a digital age: where local bookstores fit in BookTok

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published June 29, 2022
Local bookstores chart their own paths amid a return to physical books fueled by social media book influencers.
The Museum of Russian Art on Wednesday, June 22.

New anti-war exhibit unifies amid war in Ukraine

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published June 23, 2022
The Museum of Russian Art’s exhibit displays the institution’s support for Ukraine by combining the work of Russian and Ukrainian artists.
The front lawn of M Health Fairviews new Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain captured on Thursday, Oct. 28. The MIDB is a new research clinic opening Nov. 1 that specializes in pediatric neurobehavioral conditions.

Research, treatment and community engagement at the core of new UMN brain institute

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published November 8, 2021
The Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain will bridge gaps across treatment, research and community integration.
UMN to participate in new $25 million climate modeling center to project future effects of climate change

UMN to participate in new $25 million climate modeling center to project future effects of climate change

by Maia Irvin and Maya Marchel Hoff
Published October 21, 2021
Funded by the National Science Foundation, the University of Minnesota is collaborating with four other universities to improve climate change projections.

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