Tracey Williams-Dillard, the CEO and publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder newspaper, was one of five Humphrey Leadership Award recipients.
University of Minnesota
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When the Gopher women were ‘on fire’
The Minnesota Gophers women basketball team a year before its 2003-04 first-ever Final Four run reached the NCAA Sweet 16 in 2002-03.
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Black birthing in a racialized society
‘We believe that that’s a core aspect for ensuring better outcomes for Black birthing people.’
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Cultivating Black swimmers
‘Are we, particularly as Black people and Black mothers, getting the full use out of our relationship with water?’
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Gophers defeat Golden Eagles in exhibition
It was a good start for the University of Minnesota women’s basketball team as a senior shooting
guard Gordiva Hubbard scored a team-high 17 points leading the Golden Gophers to a 78-33
exhibition victory over the University of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles.
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Sneaky blocker’s rare skills compensate for short stature
First-year volleyball player Natalie Glenn is the focus of this week’s Gopher 100.
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Samedy leads Gophers to 5-set victory over Michigan
The Gophers won the first two sets with ease before the Wolverines took the next two sets to force a force the tiebreaker.
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Black rowing coach never had one
Like most non-traditional sports, rowing at most levels lacks diversity with some exceptions over the years.
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Pandemic’s toll weighed on Whalen and team
‘It has taken its toll mentally and physically for the players. It’s been a long year for everybody.’
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The day I met Clem Haskins
I will never forget meeting one of the best basketball coaches the University of Minnesota ever had: Clem Haskins.
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Long-term effects of pandemic look dire, experts warn
Health and economic experts shared their opinion about the possible effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and economy of the U.S. at a recent webinar.
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Gopher pitcher says he’s found the right road
In this week’s Gopher 100, we take a look at sophomore pitcher J.P. Massey.
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Gopher pitcher finds inspiration in struggle
In this week’s Gopher spotlight: junior pitcher Joshua Culliver.
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U of M Gopher football sports some ugly racial history – Part 2
This story looks back at a time when racism was even more flagrant, leading to the death of an Iowa State Black student-athlete Jack Trice.
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U of M Gopher football sports some ugly racial history
Our community needs to know the tragic history of Ozzie Simmons.
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Remembering Mike Hebert, a great coach and friend, upon his passing
The former Gopher volleyball coach Mike Hebert, passed away October 21 at age 75.
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Board of Regents ‘snub’ fuels new enterprise
After being passed over as one of the 16 finalists for four Board of Regents at-large seats, Dr. Abdul Majid Omari has turned to a new enterprise.
Posted inBulletin, Health + Wellness
Free teeth cleaning at the U of M on July 10 & 11
The University of Minnesota is hosting a dental hygiene course for patients to receive free teeth cleaning.
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Let’s stand up for Black excellence at the U of M
On Friday, April 26, the U of M Board of Regents voted 14-1 against renaming any of the campus buildings.
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From radical student to retiring professor
Nearly five decades ago, Dr. John S. Wright helped make history as an antagonist for civil rights and racial equity at the University of Minnesota.