Elliott Tanner will soon earn a bachelor's degree in physics with a minor in math from the University of Minnesota. Now, he has his sights set on a Ph.D.

Surges of positive cases from the BA.2 variant haven't stopped some institutions from remaining mask optional.

The move will cost the college around $6.75 million each year, raising its total financial aid budget to $77.5 million per year.

With commencement ceremonies a month away and the city seeing a 140% increase, the university isn't taking chances.