Olympics bring attention to women's sports
With the Olympics underway, a researcher from the University of Minnesota is in Paris taking part in important conversations centered around girls and women in sports. Anna Goorevich, a research assistant with the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sports, joined FOX 9 to talk about the Equity Summit happening in Paris. She describes how the emphasis on the female athlete has changed, and also why coaches like Team USA/ Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve needs to be celebrated more.
With the Olympics underway, a researcher from the University of Minnesota is in Paris taking part in important conversations centered around girls and women in sports. Anna Goorevich, a research assistant with the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sports, joined FOX 9 to talk about the Equity Summit happening in Paris. She describes how the emphasis on the female athlete has changed, and also why coaches like Team USA/ Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve needs to be celebrated more.
U of M team launches new Minnesota flag into space
An engineering team from the University of Minnesota announced a successful balloon launch into space.
An engineering team from the University of Minnesota announced a successful balloon launch into space.
Kyle Rudolph hosts Champions for Children Golf Classic
Former Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph on Monday hosted the annual Champions for Children Golf Classic at Windsong Farm. The event raises money for the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital.
Former Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph on Monday hosted the annual Champions for Children Golf Classic at Windsong Farm. The event raises money for the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital.
Former UMN swimmer qualifies for Olympics in 2 events
A former University of Minnesota diver is headed to the Olympic Games in Paris.
A former University of Minnesota diver is headed to the Olympic Games in Paris.
Parker Fox back for 8th year with Gophers
A Division II transfer two years ago, Mahtomedi native Parker Fox is now a veteran and one of the leaders for the Gophers' men's basketball team.
A Division II transfer two years ago, Mahtomedi native Parker Fox is now a veteran and one of the leaders for the Gophers' men's basketball team.
Gophers, Ben Johnson start summer workouts with revamped roster
The Gophers men's basketball team started summer workouts with at least eight new players, after losing seven from last year's squad with eligibility left.
The Gophers men's basketball team started summer workouts with at least eight new players, after losing seven from last year's squad with eligibility left.
Shooting near University of Minnesota campus injures man
A 21-year-old man was injured after a shooting near the University of Minnesota (U of M) campus Saturday evening.
A 21-year-old man was injured after a shooting near the University of Minnesota (U of M) campus Saturday evening.
Men’s gymnastics team concerned over U of M practice space
University of Minnesota administrators are looking to remove the men's gymnastics team from their practice facility at Cooke Hall to make room for its diving program.
University of Minnesota administrators are looking to remove the men's gymnastics team from their practice facility at Cooke Hall to make room for its diving program.
U of M men's gymnastics club might move off-campus
The U of M men's gymnastics team could be forced to move off-campus after a notice from college administrators.
The U of M men's gymnastics team could be forced to move off-campus after a notice from college administrators.
UMN Regents debate biggest tuition hike in 14 years
The University of Minnesota is supposed to be an affordable option for students to earn a college degree.
The University of Minnesota is supposed to be an affordable option for students to earn a college degree.
U of M Board of Regents considering tuition hike
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents is considering a raise in tuition costs, the biggest hike in over a decade. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the latest.
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents is considering a raise in tuition costs, the biggest hike in over a decade. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the latest.
Talk of tuition hike at U of M
The Board of Regents is set to meet on Thursday to discuss a possible tuition increase at the University of Minnesota. The recommended increase at the Twin Cities campus is 4.5% for in-state students and 5.5% for out-of-state students in the undergraduate and graduate programs.
The Board of Regents is set to meet on Thursday to discuss a possible tuition increase at the University of Minnesota. The recommended increase at the Twin Cities campus is 4.5% for in-state students and 5.5% for out-of-state students in the undergraduate and graduate programs.
Student-led company at UMN makes sexual health vending machine
In the lobby of Middlebrook Hall, students can help themselves to everything from soda to snacks. But one of the vending machines in this University of Minnesota dorm can also help students take care of their sexual health.
In the lobby of Middlebrook Hall, students can help themselves to everything from soda to snacks. But one of the vending machines in this University of Minnesota dorm can also help students take care of their sexual health.
UMN Lettuce Club crowns new 'head'
A lettuce-eating competition crowned the new "head" of a Lettuce Club at the University of Minnesota.
A lettuce-eating competition crowned the new "head" of a Lettuce Club at the University of Minnesota.
Tuition increases recommended to University of Minnesota leaders
University of Minnesota leaders are set to discuss whether being a student at the university will be more expensive next year.
University of Minnesota leaders are set to discuss whether being a student at the university will be more expensive next year.
U of M commencements to begin after protest ends
Campus buildings on Northrop Mall are open following the end of protests that included encampments on University of Minnesota lawns.
Campus buildings on Northrop Mall are open following the end of protests that included encampments on University of Minnesota lawns.
U of M protest encampment clear, continue nationally
Pro-Palestine protests have been ongoing at college campuses across the country. At the University of Minnesota, the protest encampment has cleared after a compromise was struck. At UCLA, riot police clear the protest encampment, and arrest over 100 people. At Columbia University in New York City, police stormed into an administration building after protesters had taken over the building.
Pro-Palestine protests have been ongoing at college campuses across the country. At the University of Minnesota, the protest encampment has cleared after a compromise was struck. At UCLA, riot police clear the protest encampment, and arrest over 100 people. At Columbia University in New York City, police stormed into an administration building after protesters had taken over the building.
U of M says agreement with protesters reached to clear encampment
The agreement also states the student coalition will not organize any disruptions to the upcoming exams or commencement ceremony.
The agreement also states the student coalition will not organize any disruptions to the upcoming exams or commencement ceremony.
UMN union criticizes university's response to pro-Palestine encampment
University of Minnesota employees are urging campus leaders to re-open buildings closed due to protests, as they say the closures are causing enormous hardships.
University of Minnesota employees are urging campus leaders to re-open buildings closed due to protests, as they say the closures are causing enormous hardships.
Pro-Palestinian protests remain peaceful at U of M
Protests at the University of Minnesota remain peaceful Wednesday. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.
Protests at the University of Minnesota remain peaceful Wednesday. FOX 9's Bill Keller has the latest.