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The chicken and the egg

Myah Walker spent years working in commercial egg production and now serves with the Minnesota Board of Animal Health.

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For these students, the past is urgent

U of M students used their spring break to explore the history of the civil rights movement and its present-day effects on social justice.

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Research Brief

Exploring extremes in the search for life on Mars

While the search for life on Mars continues, U of M scientists learn more about how life might function on its arid terrain.

Agriculture and Environment

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The chicken and the egg

Myah Walker spent years working in commercial egg production and now serves with the Minnesota Board of Animal Health.

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New tool provides highly localized climate projections for Minnesota communities

A new interactive online tool, MN CliMAT, provides highly localized climate projections across Minnesota — down to the 2.5-mile scale.

Olivia Ledee in a wooded background wearing a scarf and jacket

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Wild times

Alumnus Olivia LeDee and the Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center are helping fish and wildlife adapt to the changing climate.

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Architecture and Design

U of M students collaborate with peers from the Singapore University of Technology and Design and the National University of Singapore.

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Exploring design and cuisine in Singapore

Design students experience a transformative learning abroad trip to Singapore.

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Talking autism-friendly colors with U of M

Selecting paint colors for your living room, office or classroom can be a big decision — one that impacts not only the feel of the room but the emotions of those within it. Research suggests color may play an even more important role for children with autism.

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Design students partner with Caribou Coffee to craft new promo video

A class project with a leading coffee chain helped students get real-world experience.

Arts and Humanities

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University of Minnesota and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community collaborate to develop free Indigenous Education for All online course

This new course, expected to launch in mid-2025, aims to increase awareness and knowledge of Tribal Nations in Minnesota, their history and traditions, and contemporary Tribal life and governance.

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For these students, the past is urgent

U of M students used their spring break to explore the history of the civil rights movement and its present-day effects on social justice.

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So that children can grow into flowers

Hermela Solomon is an aspiring teacher who wants to show children the beauties of a diverse world.

Business and Management

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UMN offers first-of-its-kind, graduate-level certificate in sustainability leadership

An innovative certificate in Sustainable Environmental, Social and Governance Leadership — the University's first graduate-level program in this specialty — will address a growing need for professionals with the skills to navigate today’s climate, environmental and social justice challenges.

"Portrait of Professor Bapna sitting on a bench outside with a brick wall in the background."

Expert Alert

How networking can reduce gender gaps in STEM

Sofia Bapna with the Carlson School of Management is available to comment on reducing the gender gap in STEM professions.

Campus Affairs

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University of Minnesota and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community collaborate to develop free Indigenous Education for All online course

This new course, expected to launch in mid-2025, aims to increase awareness and knowledge of Tribal Nations in Minnesota, their history and traditions, and contemporary Tribal life and governance.

People clapping at the 2023 U of M Juneteenth Celebration.

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University of Minnesota presents 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Commemorative March: We are the Noise: The Echoes of Our Ancestors

On Saturday, June 15, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities will host its third annual U of M Juneteenth Celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in North Minneapolis.

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Campus leaders outline priorities for enrollment, financial sustainability

The Board heard from the chancellors of the University’s four Greater Minnesota campuses for a broad discussion about enrollment strategies and key strategic initiatives as part of its May 2024 meetings.

Education

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Talking summer learning with U of M

Keeping kids engaged and learning over the summer can help prevent learning loss over the extended break from school.

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Talking school-based solar energy with U of M

As Earth Day approaches, many Minnesotans are striving to make environmentally-friendly decisions that will protect our ecosystem for generations to come.

Left: Three students in an uniform work together at a desk. Right: Professor Kendall King

Expert Alert

Multilingual student education

As Minnesota schools have a growing amount of migrant, refugee and multilingual students, College of Education and Human Development Professor Kendall King can speak to trends in migration, multilingualism and teacher needs.

Health

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The chicken and the egg

Myah Walker spent years working in commercial egg production and now serves with the Minnesota Board of Animal Health.

Three people wearing medical masks on a street approach the camera.

Research Brief

New study reveals stark partisan differences in perceptions of COVID-19 disparities in the U.S.

Democrats and Republicans are increasingly divided in their views of public health department authority to reduce the spread of pandemics and the root causes of inequities.

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Light at the end of a long, dark night

After decades of battling depression, a patient finds the right doctor at the U of M.

Law and Policy

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Expert Alert

Legalizing marijuana in Minnesota

Peter Morrell, a professor in the Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics, is available to provide expert commentary as Minnesotans prepare for this transition.

Science and Technology

Research Brief

Exploring extremes in the search for life on Mars

While the search for life on Mars continues, U of M scientists learn more about how life might function on its arid terrain.

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Talking Minnesota’s migratory birds with U of M

Avian Ecologist Steve Kolbe with the Natural Resources Research Institute at the University of Minnesota Duluth answers questions about migratory bird populations in Minnesota, their migration routes and patterns and the condition of their habitats.

News Release

Researchers create new chemical compound to solve 120-year-old problem

Accessing these molecules can have major impacts on agriculture, pharmaceuticals and electronics

Sports and Recreation

Anna Goorevich stands in front of a soccer field.

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Empowering sport for all

After injuries ended her playing career, PhD student uses research to help make sport a better place for all athletes.

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Talking distance running with U of M

As runners begin preparations for races across the state in the coming months, Christopher Lundstrom, a lecturer in the School of Kinesiology, shares his expertise on how to train for upcoming races.

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UMN in the News

May 22, 2024

For the first time, UMN interim president and Minneapolis mayor release joint message about continued safety concerns

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May 22, 2024

50th anniversary of University of Minnesota’s Raptor Center

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May 22, 2024

New Minnesota law will require salary ranges in job postings

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