Audrey Kennedy
Articles
Shedding light on addiction: UMN students grapple with limited addiction resources
Until late October, the only advertised support group for students struggling with addiction on campus was Students Off Booze Enjoying Recovery (SOBER). The group re-branded to Recovery On Campus last month in order to assume a new identity and strengthen University resources.
Demonstrators march to support transgender students after bridge controversy
Around 60 people marched across campus Thursday to protest a controversial panel on the Washington Avenue Bridge and support transgender and gender-nonconforming students.
New swimming hours accommodate transgender and gender nonconforming students
For transgender and gender nonconforming people, swimming can be an uncomfortable experience partly due to gendered locker rooms and swimsuits.
Ninjas, memes and thrifting: new student groups come to campus
The University of Minnesota has over 800 student groups, with more being formed every year. The Minnesota Daily profiled three student groups created this semester.
Amid growing therapy demands, Boynton expands group therapy program
New group therapy options at the University of Minnesota will offer tailored support to students, with groups ranging from animal therapy to anxiety support.
Humphrey School readies officials for midterms, future elections
Amid national concerns about election security, the Humphrey School of Public Affairs has taken steps to bolster its election administration certification program.
New learning technologies minor aims to make students more tech savvy
The University of Minnesota is offering a new minor to teach students digital skills that can be applied to a variety of career fields.
New program aims to bring together residential hall student group leaders
A new Housing and Residential Life program debuted last week aims to connect resident hall student group leaders through monthly meetings with peers and staff.
University rolls out online language program, connecting Twin Cities to Morris
A recently-launched exchange program aims to connect the Morris campus to less commonly taught languages that are available on the Twin Cities campus.