The Parent Program searches for and posts articles that may be of interest to parents of college students. The following recent articles have appeared in a variety of local and national publications.

5-13—T-shirt quilts are popular graduation gifts.

5-8—Students forage St. Paul campus to de-stress.

5-8—Kickin' it with Kaler: Smoking ban, DREAM Act and Mark Rotenberg.

5-6—Report: Graduates of for-profits have more debt.

5-3—When it comes to curbing drinking, college students do listen.

5-3—University may share grade averages by major.

4-30—Rosenblum: In tough times, find yourself a hope mentor.

4-29—Loan interest could double.

4-24—Students crave healthier food.

4-18—Senate OKs higher ed bill to hold down tuition rates.

4-18—Bell Museum could get new life.

4-16—U student groups unite to raise awareness of mental health.

4-13—Crime alert.

4-11—City buckles down on landlords.

4-10—U, state raise debt awareness.

4-8—U launches new Pack and Give Back program.

4-4—UMPD unit takes proactive crime approach.

4-4—Kaler talks Tubby, alcohol, Legislature.

4-3—How the U helps deserving students.

4-2—University quiz team gets delayed recognition.

4-2—Post-renovation, Northrop may have limited programming.

3-27—Some students don’t receive full aid.

3-26—U barely misses four-, six-year grad rate goals.

3-15—U utilizes students for advertisements.

3-13—Minnesota students transfer more often.

3-14—Chi Omega to join campus this fall.

3-12—Officials pleased by report on U of M administrative efficiency.

3-8—Minnesota, hats off to thee!

3-7—Students plan to create grocery co-op on campus.

3-3—Kaler: 'Our flaws are not fatal,' the U is strong.

2-26—Light rail may challenge bicyclists.

2-26—U of M gives snapshot of the Serengeti.

2-20—U excused absence policy back in place Feb. 25.

2-20—Mental health clinic to expand.

2-19—Evaluating the U’s social media prowess.

2-19—Students in flux: review of the University of Minnesota senior fashion show.

2-18—U to work out kinks of year-round calendar.

2-15—Higher education grants may get boost.

2-12—Bill could change how students pick majors.

2-11—U to experiment with year-round degree programs.

2-11—University will partner with 17th Avenue dorms.

2-8—U students rally behind budget request.

2-7—Volunteering for credit, good will.

2-5—Federal debt could affect U, students.

2-5—U students ‘Imagineer’ their way to the finals.

1-31—Three students vie for open Board of Regents seat.

1-28—College planning: a crash course on paying the bill.

1-24—Stats: crime, drinking offenses down at U of M.

1-23—U could get increased funding.

1-23—Google Apps at the U.

1-22—University begins making case at Capitol.

1-16—A speedier timetable for the college job hunt.

1-10—Finding a job for college grads in the 'off' season.

1-10—University of Minnesota tops Legislature's goals, will get withheld aid.

1-8—Want to join a map quest?

1-7—Criticism of U's fiscal care shortsighted.

1-2—Minn. public colleges must work for funding boost from DFL.

12-27—Yes, Virginia, Minnesota really is nice.

12-26—University of Minnesota eyes greater funding for repairs.

12-21—Safe holidays are happy holidays.

12-14—Dinkytown finalizing late-night security plan.

12-11—Students chill with cute overload.

12-5—Money woes impact academics.

12-4—Tweet, text or talk?

11-27—Campus learning commons juggle tutors, student needs.

11-27—U to help with nat’l digital library.

11-19—Conference highlights robot industry.

11-13—6 things you must do to get your first job after college.

11-9—I moved home, and I'm glad I did.

11-8—Kaler talks amendments, VP search.

11-8—The changing definition of a bachelor’s degree.

11-6—Light-rail project 74% complete.

10-31—Mid-semester moving.

10-29—Gophers athletes' graduation rates reach record high.

10-29—U of M hosts book discussion, signing of 'The Other Wes Moore'.

10-23—Kaler talks budget, campus campaigns.

10-13—Tuition freeze in the works at U.

10-11—Fair highlights student-parents.

10-8—Internet 'flips' the idea of how to teach a class.

10-8—3rd campus race shows off the University.

10-1—Radio K: 100 years young.

9-28—U of M program gives bikers incentives to ride.

9-26—UMTC students can register to vote in the upcoming election at any campus library.

9-25—Kaler talks budget, football and Chick-fil-A.

9-18—A peek inside the new University Ave. dorm.

9-13—U promises to freeze tuition for $14 million in new money.

9-10—On campus, finding friends via clubs of all kinds.

9-6—Back to school: Financial aid basics.

9-5—App helps U students navigate campus.

9-5—Bicycling U.

8-31—Breaking away: The communication conundrum.

8-30—View the Convocation program online.

8-30—Breaking away: Distractions go high tech.

8-28—A realistic approach to intimacy.

8-28—Staying on track off campus.

8-27—College may be the first time students have to manage their own money.

8-27—Parents as college partners.

8-25—Project: back to college.

8-24—Leaving the nest for college.

8-23—Countdown to college: is there a right way to say goodbye?

8-21—Multicultural kickoff event welcomes new U of M students.

8-21—How to fashion a dorm room on the cheap.

8-13—Dorm decor 101.

8-9—Starting College: A Guide for Parents.

8-9—The pros and cons of using e-books.

8-1—Good Question: Where do weeds come from?

7-27—From unbridled optimism to empty nests.

7-19—U of M announces 2012-13 Fulbright Scholars.

7-10—Study abroad, graduate on time.

7-3—President Kaler: A good time to renew your view of the U.

6-27—New resource at gardeners’ fingertips.

6-22—U of M student group honored for wind turbines in Nicaragua.

6-22—University of Minnesota's One Stop recognized for veteran services.

6-12—Great expectations.

6-12—Financial mistakes freshman year can have long-term consequences.

6-12—Regents approve Kaler's 2013 budget.

6-8—University of Minnesota calculates the full cost of educating a student.