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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

Olivia Hines

Olivia Hines, Campus Administration Editor

Liv is a fourth-year student at the University of Minnesota studying journalism and English. She started at the Daily as a reporter for the Campus Administration desk, where she covered policy initiatives, the Board of Regents and more.

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Cunningham announced Gade’s approval in a system-wide email Nov. 14. Courtesy of Andria Waclawski

UMN hires new VP of Communications

by Olivia Hines
Published November 18, 2024
A supporter at the Minnesota GOP election night watch party on Tuesday.

Minnesota Democrats and Republicans remain optimistic

by Olivia Hines, Katrina Bailey, Ainsley Brown, Grace Aigner, and Alexandra DeYoe
Published November 5, 2024
The robots were implemented on campus last week.

[Photo] Starship Technologies robots make dining more accessible on campus

by Sophie Eydis and Mady Leick
Published October 23, 2024
Police draw guns, make arrests outside Identity

Police draw guns, make arrests outside Identity

by Olivia Hines
Published October 8, 2024

HAZMAT incident at Amundson Hall all clear

by Olivia Hines
Published October 6, 2024
Lillie Della Penna, the lead singer of Babe Haven, performs "Final Girl" at Zhora Darling, on Sept. 20.

[Photo] Punk concerts for the uninitiated

by Sophia Arndt
Published September 23, 2024
Protestors silenced Cunningham’s inaugural speech for over four minutes as members of staff struggled to contain activists in Northrop Hall.

Protesters disrupt President Cunningham’s inauguration

by Olivia Hines and Tyler Church
Published September 18, 2024
Croson received an 80% “no-confidence” vote from the CLA Assembly on June 26.

Provost Croson to select academic freedom review committee

by Olivia Hines
Published September 16, 2024
Cunningham discussed tuition increases and campus safety.

Cunningham shares presidency goals

by Olivia Hines
Published September 3, 2024
Protestors attending the meeting shouted several chants and held signs saying “There’s no neutrality in genocide” and “Divest from genocide.”

UMN Board adopts “institutional neutrality” on divestment

by Olivia Hines
Published August 27, 2024
BOR raises questions and suggestions regarding AI integration on campus.

UMN Board of Regents approve Title IX regulations

by Olivia Hines
Published July 22, 2024
The Board of Regents discusses potential strategies to encourage greater communication between the board and the student body.

UMN Board of Regents approves annual budget

by Bianca Caputo and Olivia Hines
Published June 17, 2024
The annual operating budget showed up to a 6% increase in tuition rates for students.

UMN students call for divestment at Regents meeting

by Olivia Hines
Published May 13, 2024
Interim President Jeff Ettinger inside Morrill Hall on Sept. 20, 2023. Ettinger gets deep with the Daily: “It’s bittersweet.”

Ettinger reflects on his presidency

by Olivia Hines and Emma Walytka
Published April 22, 2024
Rahel Nardos with Tinen Iles and the student engineering team holding presenting their new pelvic floor surgical device. Current pelvic floor tools used in low-income countries like Ethiopia are outdated and difficult to use, causing serious health risks.

UMN surgeon creates new pelvic floor device

by Olivia Hines
Published April 2, 2024
Rebecca Cunningham during her interview with the University of Minnesota Board of Regents Feb. 26.

[Photo] Rebecca Cunningham named as 18th University president

by Alex Lassiter
Published February 26, 2024
Regent Penny Wheeler and Medical School Dean Jakub Tolar talk with their fellow task force members during a break in the Wednesday meeting.

Task force on UMN academic health convenes for final meeting

by Alex Lassiter and Olivia Hines
Published January 24, 2024
Interim President Jeff Ettinger inside Morrill Hall on Sept. 20, 2023. Ettinger gets deep with the Daily: “It’s bittersweet.”

Ettinger talks shooting threat, antisemitism complaints

by Alex Lassiter and Olivia Hines
Published January 22, 2024
Gov. Tim Walz’s Taskforce on Academic Health meeting Nov. 21.

Fairview recommends investments in UMN healthcare research and education

by Olivia Hines
Published November 21, 2023
The budget request would be discussed in the spring legislative session.

UMN requests an additional $45 million from legislature

by Olivia Hines
Published November 15, 2023
Interim President Jeff Ettinger inside Morrill Hall on Sept. 20, 2023.

Ettinger talks goals for term, campus safety and restoring trust in President’s Office

by Alex Lassiter and Olivia Hines
Published September 23, 2023
Cal Mergendahl spoke out against new UMN leadership, proposed cuts and other topics Friday, May 12, 2023.

Regents discuss tuition, MPact 2025; protestors interrupt meeting

by Olivia Hines
Published May 15, 2023
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents Feb. 10, 2023 at the McNamara Alumni Center.

Jeffrey Ettinger selected as interim UMN president

by Henry Hagen and Olivia Hines
Published May 8, 2023
The University of Minnesota Police Department was authorized last year to hire 16 more police officers.

UMN hires more officers as long-term approach to handling crime

by Olivia Hines
Published May 3, 2023
Experts recommend UMN sunset COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Experts recommend UMN sunset COVID-19 vaccine mandate

by Olivia Hines
Published May 1, 2023
Steil and Roth will start their new positions at the end of May. Photo courtesy of Steil.

New leadership announced for Minnesota Daily

by Olivia Hines
Published April 28, 2023
Illustrated by Abby Adamski

UMN Women’s Faculty Cabinet tackles gender equity issues

by Olivia Hines
Published April 28, 2023
The University of Minnesota campus gates on East Bank, Nov. 12, 2022.

Rape cases increased at UMN prior to 2022

by Olivia Hines
Published April 17, 2023
UMN changes definition of administrative costs

UMN changes definition of administrative costs

by Olivia Hines and Maya Marchel Hoff
Published April 14, 2023
The Minnesota State Capitol Building on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Committee passes omnibus higher ed bill, UMN funding increase

by Olivia Hines
Published April 3, 2023
The University has not purchased furniture from MINNCOR since 2020. Past purchases have included wardrobes, chair reupholstery and mesh chairs.

Prison labor responsible for some UMN furniture

by Olivia Hines
Published March 29, 2023
Faculty creates new liberal education curriculum, students provide insight

Faculty creates new liberal education curriculum, students provide insight

by Amelia Cleary and Olivia Hines
Published March 22, 2023
The Rural Health Academic Partnership still needs approval, accreditation and proper staffing before the program can be launched in fall 2025.

UMN, CentraCare propose new rural health program

by Olivia Hines
Published March 20, 2023
Resolution calls for better workplace at UMN

Resolution calls for better workplace at UMN

by Olivia Hines
Published March 3, 2023
The Black Student Union (BSU) at the University of Minnesota strives to embrace Blackness in all its forms and create an equitable and safe environment for all students. Photo courtesy of the BSU.

UMN community celebrates CROWN Act

by Saniah Bates and Olivia Hines
Published February 23, 2023
UMN sued for not adequately refunding students

UMN sued for not adequately refunding students

by Olivia Hines
Published February 20, 2023
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents Feb. 10, 2023 at the McNamara Alumni Center.

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

by Olivia Hines and Maya Marchel Hoff
Published February 13, 2023
Environmental Student Association promotes healthy habitats for pollinators

Environmental Student Association promotes healthy habitats for pollinators

by Olivia Hines
Published February 3, 2023
The 2023 session is scheduled to end on May 22.

Walz signs abortion rights bill into law

by Olivia Hines
Published February 1, 2023
Inquiry into Hamline University for dismissal of professor

Inquiry into Hamline University for dismissal of professor

by Olivia Hines
Published January 23, 2023
M Health Fairview hospital pictured on Feb. 17, 2021. The hospital resides on the University of Minnesota's Minneapolis campus.

UMN to reacquire medical facilities, build campus hospital

by Olivia Hines
Published January 16, 2023
The University of Minnesota’s Disability Resource Center Office in the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022.

DRC makes structural changes, some students express concern

by Lara Boudinot, Olivia Hines, and Maya Marchel Hoff
Published December 14, 2022
UMN’s Honors Program under reconstruction

UMN’s Honors Program under reconstruction

by Olivia Hines
Published December 14, 2022
Service-dog-in-training Uno demonstrates holding a hairbrush at Can Do Canines on Dec. 10, 2015.

UMN students foster service dogs in Living Learning Community

by Olivia Hines
Published December 9, 2022
Provost begins Quality Initiative for student mental health

Provost begins Quality Initiative for student mental health

by Olivia Hines
Published December 9, 2022
Research animals at UMN require humane treatment, animal care

Research animals at UMN require humane treatment, animal care

by Olivia Hines
Published December 2, 2022
Faculty Senate passes AF&T resolution

Faculty Senate passes AF&T resolution

by Olivia Hines
Published November 28, 2022
Some faculty may see as much as a 30% reduction in their pay. YOST students held a sit-in on Nov. 9 to protest the potential pay cuts.

UMN community faculty speak out about potential pay cuts

by Olivia Hines
Published November 17, 2022
The front of the Northrop Mall on Nov. 1, 2022.

UMN’s college ranking: How valuable is it?

by Olivia Hines
Published November 16, 2022
Some faculty may see as much as a 30% reduction in their pay. YOST students held a sit-in on Nov. 9 to protest the potential pay cuts.

Students, faculty hold sit-in over proposed pay cuts

by Olivia Hines
Published November 10, 2022
The first candidate to be announced is Celia Marshik, who will meet with students on Tuesday at Coffman Memorial Union.

CLA efforts to improve term faculty working conditions, concerns continue

by Olivia Hines
Published November 1, 2022
“W,” like withdrawal from a course

“W,” like withdrawal from a course

by Olivia Hines
Published October 27, 2022
Prior to COVID-19, the University Senate convened in Mondale Hall. The senate consists of faculty, students and civil service and P&A staff.

How does UMN’s Governance Work?

by Olivia Hines
Published October 27, 2022
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
UMN’s attendance policy in a nutshell

UMN’s attendance policy in a nutshell

by Olivia Hines
Published October 17, 2022
AF&T resolution aims to protect academic freedom for term faculty

AF&T resolution aims to protect academic freedom for term faculty

by Olivia Hines
Published October 17, 2022
Some faculty are worried about the consequences of merging three departments, while others see it as a benefit to everyone.

Is it war or peace for the plant sciences?

by Olivia Hines
Published October 7, 2022
Ramírez Fernández was previously at the University of Rochester where she implemented an office of equity and diversity.

Office of Equity and Diversity gets new VP

by Olivia Hines
Published September 25, 2022
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