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Joan T.A. Gabel appointed 17th University of Minnesota President

Gabel will be the first woman in the University's 167-year history to hold its highest office. Learn more about Gabel.

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Why dermatologists should go beyond skin deep

A dermatology resident urges peers to collect sexual orientation and gender identity data. Find out why.

Bruce Erickson smiles while riding a stationary bicycle.

Can exercise delay dementia symptoms?

A dermatology resident urges peers to collect sexual orientation and gender identity data. Learn more about Yu's research.

A young black mother in hospital gown holds, kisses her very young baby.

Slowdown on cesareans

At the Birthplace in Masonic Children’s Hospital, a focus on mothers-to-be and a lower cesarean rate. Learn more about cesareans and the Birthplace.

We are #UMNdriven

Student

"As a Native American woman, sharing my experiences overcoming poverty, violence, and substance use on my reservation, the Tuscarora Indian Nation of New York, has been critical in prompting discussions on how to break vicious cycles that span generations. For me, it was by making conscious efforts to forge a new path by being the first in my family to pursue a BA, MS, and now, a PhD."

Jill F.
Psychology

Student

“Change in this system can begin with me - by becoming a physician, I can serve as a role model and motivate people of color who feel they are unable to pursue medicine due to the lack of representation.”

Emmanuel O.
Neuroscience

Student

"In studying architecture and product design, my passion is understanding how to optimize the diverse experiences users have with a product or a service and directly relate that to business growth."

Maia P.
Architecture

Student

"As an educator, I plan to continue connecting the past and present because I want my students to use the past as fuel to move our society forward without repeating history."

Atosha R.
Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Deviance

Student

Opportunities to celebrate differences continually motivate me to be a leader that brings everyone together to speak, listen, and create. The lessons I am learning from other people have streamed into my academic design projects by leading my focus toward the creation of equitable spaces.

Hana S.
Architecture

Student

"As an aspiring educator, I want to celebrate every student so they know their identity exists, is valued, and is respected."

Dani G.
Integrated Elementary, Special Education

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