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Rural revitalization through theater? You bet.

A recent graduate is using theater to spur creative thinking and economic development in rural communities. Read about this life-changing experience.

Graduates in black caps and gowns and colorful hoods stand in front of a Commencement crowd.

Bright future for College of Science and Engineering grads

Six months after graduating, STEM grads were doing great. See some salient stats.

Heidi Reitmeier next to an apple tree

Apple research leads to work in field

Heidi Reitmeier’s study of apple trees grown in a high tunnel has led to a job after graduation in soils research. Read more about this recent alumna.

Tyler Nigon in a field with a drone overhead

A bird's-eye view of water

Doctoral student Tyler Nigon is studying ways for farmers to grow their crops efficiently while reducing water pollution from nitrogen. Learn more about Nigon's multifaceted work.

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