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Photo Story: Faces of student power at the University of Minnesota
Minnesota Daily
The University of Minnesota has 57,879 students, and among those, many help to represent the University and its students in different ways. Whether through politics, sports, advisory boards, or student groups, these students influence the lives of many every single day. Fatima Aden Before coming to the University of Minnesota, Fatima Aden attended Eagan... T
Hidden campus market: From cows to counter
Minnesota Daily
Hidden campus market: from cows to counter Video Reporter Mina Jansma visits Goldy’s Smokehouse, a meat and dairy sales room on the University of Minnesota’s St. Paul campus. Jansma spoke to patrons and workers about how the salesroom operates, its goals, and why people choose the smokehouse over other options. Recorded, produced and edited by...
International students and graduate workers call for stronger support amid visa hold uncertainty
Minnesota Daily
U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor paused a new rule affecting international students a day before it was set to take effect. The Department of Homeland Security is amending its rule to replace ‘duration of status,’ which allows eligible students to remain in the country while pursuing their programs, with a fixed period of authorized... The post Internati
Expect to see major Eddy Hall renovations starting in November
Minnesota Daily
For the past 15 years, the crimson brick building situated on the northern edge of the University’s Old Campus Historic District has sat empty, lacking much attention from passersby. In the coming weeks, this is expected to change. This November, the building is scheduled to begin a major two-year renovation process. Constructed in 1886 as... The post Expect
UMN removes Flock Safety camera on campus, though multiple remain
Minnesota Daily
The University of Minnesota Police Department decided to remove a Flock Safety camera near the West Bank campus after neighborhood residents raised concerns earlier this month. In a statement, the University told the Minnesota Daily that the UMPD has been using Flock cameras for strictly public safety purposes, with data protection and compliance of the... T
Incoming UMN Students Share Hopes and Fears at Orientation
Minnesota Daily
Video Editor Oscar Carabell interviews new students at orientation about what they look forward to in the future, and the challenges they anticipate. Recorded, produced and edited by Oscar Carabell
UMN announces $225 million in budget cuts
Minnesota Daily
The University of Minnesota’s Office of the President announced Thursday a $225 million reduction to the budget over the next two years. The University said this cut equates to 12-15% of allocated operating revenue. The announcement follows a string of cuts, including a 2027 budget that cut spending on academics, raised tuition for the sixth...
Administrators strike down University Senate vote against health benefits plan
Minnesota Daily
On Friday, Sept. 18, the University of Minnesota Senate voted 150-6 on a resolution calling for a pause on the implementation of this year’s healthcare benefits plan, which was announced July 22. Both the Faculty and University Senates met on Friday for special sessions, which included employee testimonies on how the changes to benefits will...
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