University of Minnesota study finds racial disparities in COVID-19 hospitalizations

Researchers from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management found Black, Latinx, American Indian and Alaskan Native people are far more likely to be hospitalized due to COVID-19 than white people.

1 injured in robbery near University of Minnesota campus

Authorities are investigating a robbery that took place overnight near the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis.

Gophers football head coach P.J. Fleck says his players stand behind Big Ten's decision to postpone season

The Big Ten's decision to postpone all fall sports due to COVID-19 concerns has been tough on all players and coaches, but Minnesota Gophers Football Head Coach P.J. Fleck says he and his players believe it was the right call.

Police respond to crisis call at Graduate Hotel near the University of Minnesota

Minneapolis police are responding to a report of person in crisis at the Graduate Hotel near the University of Minnesota, according to a police spokesman.

University of Minnesota 1st in U.S. to open clinical trial to treat inflammation related to COVID-19

The University of Minnesota announced Thursday the first patient with severe COVID-19 and lung failure has been treated on a new clinical trial that will test the effect of three doses of mesenchymal stem cells on the body's inflammatory response to COVID-19. 

Without fall sports, University of Minnesota faces millions in lost revenue

The postponement of fall sports at the University of Minnesota will be hard on the teams and the fans, but the financial impact of no games is potentially devastating to the university.

Minnesota coaches prepare to adapt following Big Ten fall sports postponement

Coaches at the University of Minnesota are reacting to the Big Ten’s decision to postpone the fall sports season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

New University of Minnesota research shows nearly 1 in 4 young people experience food insecurity

The University of Minnesota School of Public Health’s new study found that nearly one in four people making the transition from adolescence to adulthood lacked enough food to eat.

U of M in the middle of vaccine research for COVID-19
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The University of Minnesota is on the hunt for a COVID-19 vaccine, but its research is unique from many other studies around the globe. Dr. Marc Jenkins joined the Buzz to talk about the important work underway and the timeline of when we can expect a vaccine to be ready to go.

University of Minnesota to conduct majority of fall courses online

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus will conduct a majority of its fall courses online, the university announced this week.

University of Minnesota study looks at how COVID-19 spreads indoors

A new study by researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering shows how the coronavirus moves indoors. 

Gopher golfer Angus Flanagan wins Minnesota State Open, sets course record

Spring sports at the collegiate level came to an abrupt halt due to COVID-19, but one University of Minnesota golfer is still playing at a high level. 

U of M shows support for lawsuit against ICE directive impacting international students

The University of Minnesota is showing its support for a lawsuit challenging a new rule from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would impact the visas for international students.

U of M Regents review possible changes to sexual misconduct policies to comply with new Title IX regulations

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents is discussing what policies and processes may need to change in order to comply with the new federal Title IX regulations by August 14, the university announced Wednesday. 

University of Minnesota will not require SAT, ACT tests for fall 2021 applicants

Undergraduate applicants to the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and Duluth will not be required to submit an ACT or SAT score starting for fall 2021 applications, the University says on its admissions website.

7 Gophers student athletes test positive for COVID-19

The University of Minnesota announced Tuesday night that seven Gophers student athletes have tested positive for Covid-19 during the month of June.