Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this story about the rebate checks that were sent out to many Minnesota taxpayers as a result of the state budget surplus.
Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed for this editorial that criticizes leading Republican Party leaders for attacking the legitimacy of government institutions.
Coverage of new research by Assistant Professor Heather Randell, which quantifies for the first time the amount of tribal land flooded by dam construction in the United States over the past decades. "There was a lot of immediate trauma caused by the flooding, and many long-term impacts for tribal members that continue today," said Randell.
Coverage of new research by Assistant Professor Heather Randell, which quantifies for the first time the amount of tribal land flooded by dam construction in the United States over the past decades.
Professor Ragui Assaad is quoted in this story about how the economic crisis in Egypt is pushing families to send their children to private education centers instead of schools to seek better futures for them.
Professor Greg Lindsey was interviewed for this story about the expected increase in e-bikes due to a new state rebate program, and the questions that will arise about adding e-bikes into the current mix of traffic with cars, pedestrians and normal bicycles.
Professor Larry Jacobs said in this story that the relationship between Fairview Health Services and the University’s academic medical center is “very troubled,” so it’s unclear what the future holds.
Professor Larry Jacobs was quoted in this story on US Rep. Tom Emmer's success in raising money for the Republican Party, which is an expectation for him as the Republican majority whip in the House of Representatives.
Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this story on US Rep. Dean Phillips's potential to run for president, challenging incumbent Joe Biden in the Democratic primary.
Alumna Robyn Gulley (MPP '08) and two other new members of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents discuss their experiences serving on the board over the past few months.
Professor Larry Jacobs was quoted in this story about the trend of red states defying the authority of the federal government and the US Supreme Court.
"It’s a vicious cycle," Professor Yingling Fan said in this story about why many transit systems around the country are in fiscal crisis. "If we have fewer riders, it’s difficult to justify significant public investment in that system."
A commentary tied to the 75th anniversary of Hubert Humphrey's civil rights speech at the 1948 Democratic National Convention, arguing that Humphrey's political success as mayor, U.S. senator and vice president was tied to his empathy toward others who faced difficult circumstances.
Alumnus Sean Hayford Oleary (MURP '17) authored this commentary on how transportation design should take into account the dignity of the pedestrian experience.
Analysis of the impact of Hubert Humphrey's speech at the 1948 Democratic National Convention, when he urged delegates to adopt a strong civil rights plank as part of the party platform.
Social policy researcher Angie Fertig says that some poverty rates in Minnesota fell the past couple of years due to the federal government’s pandemic assistance.
Alumnae An Garagiola and Audrianna Goodwin (MPP ‘22), researchers on the TRUTH Project, were quoted in this commentary regarding the University of Minnesota’s long history of mistreating the state’s Native people.