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UMN extends deadlines to May 15 due to FAFSA delays

Pacieznik is one of the many students facing FAFSA processing errors since the new form was rolled out in December 2023. Now, the University is extending the application confirmation deadline and ... read more

Massive demonstration follows arrests at U of M

The group was showing support for people in Gaza and Palestine, and objecting to the U's investments in companies that do business with Israel. read more

2024 commencement ceremonies begin systemwide

Over the coming weeks, the University will host numerous commencement ceremonies to recognize thousands of students across its five campuses for their academic achievements. read more

UMN pre-health organizations fundraise for Palestine

Five University pre-health student organizations led a fundraising campaign to raise money for humanitarian aid in Palestine. read more

Pro-Palestine protestors arrested at IU

Protestors set up more than a dozen tents in Dunn Meadow around 11 a.m. and plan to remain there until their demands are met. read more

Sustainability stewards: Local AmeriCorps mobilize green movement

When RSDP and CERTs launched a new AmeriCorps role focused on community engagement and outreach, it created the perfect opportunity for Katilynn Swanson. read more

120 antiwar protesters arrested at NYU; Calif. students form barricade

Students at Cal Poly Humboldt barricaded themselves in a building and encampments at NYU and the University of Minnesota were cleared as antiwar campus protests spread. read more

Pro-Palestine protests spread to more colleges with Texas students arrested and encampment erected at USC: Live

Over 100 students at NYU and Columbia have been arrested this past week over pro-Palestinian protest encampments ... read more

A hunger for knowledge about dementia among Minnesota's African immigrants

Many African immigrants living in Minnesota face similar decisions for their older relatives, according to Russell and University of Minnesota public health researcher Manka Nkimbeng. More older ... read more

Bernie Sanders calls for $10 billion for long-COVID moonshot

Sen Bernie Sanders, Ind.-VT, who chairs the Senate's Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee, yesterday released a draft of proposed long-COVID moonshot legislation, which would ... read more

U of M Crookston honors students at 2024 awards ceremony

The University of Minnesota Crookston held its annual Student Awards Ceremony April 18 in Bede Ballroom and honored a number of individuals for their hard work and dedication over the school year. read more

StarWatch: Spring constellations will move into the skies

By Deane Morrison In May the evening sky ushers out the bright winter stars and nudges Leo, the lion—the most prominent spring constellation—toward the western exit. Nightfall comes late, but when it ... read more