Michelle Griffith
Articles
University clinical trials test new ways to fight brain cancer
The laser treatment is part of a series of clinical trials being held by the Department of Neurosurgery to treat glioblastoma— an aggressive brain cancer. The trials include laser treatment, engineered viruses and a drug that helps identify where tumors are located.
Legislators pushing to cut federal student aid through PROSPER Act
A bill introduced to the U.S. House has the potential to slash federal financial aid funding for low-income undergraduate students at the University of Minnesota.
UMN online book platform to expand
Over the next few weeks, Minitex will add more than 3,500 titles with the goal of strengthening communities and providing equal access to e-books across Minnesota.
UMN launches new online training program for school employees
The University of Minnesota’s Office of Information Technology implemented a new employee training program this month to replace a previous program that many found difficult to use.
University students work with middle schoolers to share their stories
In their final months as middle schoolers, students at Northeast Middle School in Minneapolis created digital stories that highlighted their identities and desire to create social change with the help of University of Minnesota undergraduates.
UMN professor creates website to help professors diversify their syllabuses
Following recent national trends pushing for diversity in higher education materials, a University of Minnesota professor hopes more will utilize her website that tracks the diversity of professors' syllabuses.
UMN Law School seeks additional funding
The University of Minnesota Law School is seeking additional funding to account for a decrease in enrollment and maintain its admissions standards.
New UMN council aims to better manage research data
A team of data specialists at the University of Minnesota have created a group to help researchers access adequate storage platforms for their research.
UMN committee looks to change incomplete course policy
The University of Minnesota's Senate Educational Policy Committee (SCEP) passed a resolution earlier this month that would shorten the time a student can finish an incomplete course.
Therapy animals see high demand despite lack of scientific backing
University of Minnesota hospitals hope more four-legged friends will walk their halls as patients and visitors increasingly seek therapy dogs for support.
