Campus

Pay cuts all around

By James Nord & Taryn Wobbema |
03/16/2010
President Bob Bruininks altered his proposal to handle the University's 2011 budget troubles.

Bruininks: focus on cutting costs

By Taryn Wobbema |
03/12/2010
Regents also passed the new conflicts of interest policy.

Biomedical district proposal to reduce number of buildings

By Tara Bannow |
03/11/2010
Rather than housing cancer, cardiovascular and infectious disease research in three buildings, the plan would create a single, $200.3 million facility.

Niemic observes Fees Committee public hearing

By Luke Feuerherm |
03/04/2010
Tension was in the air, but business continued as usual for the committee.

Prominent law prof. to join U faculty

By Danielle Nordine |
03/11/2010
Antony Duff will be coming to the University of Minnesota’s Law School in the fall of 2010 after 40 years at the University of Stirling in Scotland.

Campus census booths to assist and recruit students

By Andrea Schug |
03/11/2010
Student Board of Governors voted in favor of having census centers in Coffman Union to provide help students fill out census questionnaires

Minnesota leads nation in veteran assistance

By Taryn Wobbema |
03/11/2010
More than 700 veterans receive benefits that allow them to attend the University of Minnesota.

Pro Day offers last chance with NFL scouts

By Michael Rietmulder |
03/11/2010
The University of Minnesota football team held its annual Pro Day at the team’s practice facility on Wednesday.

Turning up heat is no easy feat

By Rebecca Ernst |
10/14/2009
Although freezing temperatures and snow only hit last week, the University has been preparing for cold weather since September.

Lib. ed. requirements to change next fall

By Danielle Nordine |
03/09/2010
Under the new requirements, courses will no longer fulfill multiple themes.

Studying off the label

By Ian Larson |
03/08/2010
To boost their focus in the classroom, some students are turning to drugs without a prescription. Others question the fairness of the practice.

U mends peer review process

By Danielle Nordine |
03/08/2010
Peer reviews are used when considering professors for promotion, tenure or merit increases.

Stepping Stone House plans underway

By Alex Holmquist |
03/08/2010
The new complex will serve people with Asperger’s syndrome.

E-books cheaper, but still unpopular

By Mike Mullen |
03/08/2010
Publishers are making more textbooks available online at reduced prices.

Mbakwe trial delayed

By Michael Rietmulder |
03/08/2010
The basketball player has been suspended pending the trial’s outcome.

Domestic assault in Pioneer Hall

By Kyle Sando |
02/16/2010
In a separate case, a man was found with an illegal BB gun.

Rochester gains Student Senate seat

By Luke Feuerherm |
03/07/2010
Senate representation is the latest event in the development of the Rochester campus.

Award-winning U journalism professor resigns

By Taryn Wobbema |
03/07/2010
Gary Schwitzer made the announcement Friday morning.

College coaches scout, recruit young players

By Michael Rietmulder |
03/07/2010
Tyus Jones of Apple Valley is 13, in eighth grade and already on the Gophers’ radar.