News Archive
September 1, 2016
U-led project releases 3-D elevation maps for White House Arctic Initiative
Researchers led by the U's Polar Geospatial Center release the first-ever public set of 3D topographic maps of Alaska.
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September 01, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
September 1, 2016
Humphrey School celebrates 10 years of government innovation
Local Government Innovation Awards includes new award for long-lasting impact.
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September 01, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
September 1, 2016
U awarded multimillion-dollar grant for physics-based approach to cancer
$8.2 million National Cancer Institute award will support development of a simulator to predict cancer cell migration
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September 01, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
August 30, 2016
Northrop welcomes new Director of Development Cynthia Betz
Northrop welcomes Cynthia Betz as the Director of Development to ensure Northrop's vibrancy for generations to come.
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August 30, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
August 30, 2016
Monkeys in zoos have human gut bacteria
New research gives insight into how diet and lifestyle may affect health
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August 30, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
August 29, 2016
It's always fun at the Fair
Can sworn enemies be friends for a day? They were on August 26 at the Minnesota State Fair.
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August 30, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
August 29, 2016
Two University of Minnesota startups named among “Best University Startups"
UMN startups named among the “Best University Startups 2016” by the National Council of Entrepreneurial Tech Transfer.
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August 29, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
August 25, 2016
Strong provider recommendation can make significant difference in HPV vaccination rates
At any point, 1 out of 4 people has at least one strain of Human papillomavirus (HPV)...
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August 25, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
06/27/2018
August 25, 2016
U of M ready to welcome the Class of 2020 to campus
U of M Twin Cities will soon welcome the Class of 2020. It is one of the U's largest freshman classes on record.
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August 25, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
August 24, 2016
Global study shows link between fertilizer and plant diversity
An international study with ties to the U sheds light on the effect of human-caused disturbance on grassland ecosystems.
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August 24, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
August 24, 2016
U showcases entertainment, research and outreach at the 2016 MN State Fair
Visitors are encouraged to download the new UMN@TheFair app to see the entire schedule of activities and events.
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August 24, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
August 23, 2016
Covering more ground
U of M Extension studies the benefits for farmers of keeping live plants in otherwise fallow crop fields.
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August 23, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
August 23, 2016
Douglas Peterson selected as the new General Counsel for the U of M
Douglas Peterson has been selected as the new General Counsel for the University of Minnesota.
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August 23, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
August 23, 2016
Fail-safe for faulty cell division found
U researchers find a signal that warns dividing cells when their chromosomes are not being distributed equally.
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August 23, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
August 22, 2016
Research snapshot: Opioid prescriptions common among Medicare beneficiaries
The often devastating misuse of prescription opioids has slowly caught the media and public’s attention in recent years.
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August 22, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
06/27/2018
August 18, 2016
U Professor Appointed to U.S. President’s Council of Economic Advisers
Assistant Professor Aaron Sojourner has been appointed to President Barack Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA).
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August 18, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
August 18, 2016
New UMN study: America’s wars take uneven toll
New study: In today’s wars, Americans who die or are wounded disproportionately come from poorer parts of the country.
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August 18, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
August 18, 2016
New Arboretum director brings a familiar face, new ideas
Current Interim Director Peter Moe has been named Director of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
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August 18, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
August 17, 2016
U of M Venture Center launches record 17 startups in FY16
The U of M launched a record 17 startup companies over the past year based on discoveries and inventions by researchers.
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August 17, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
August 17, 2016
Technological Leadership Institute to host commission on cybersecurity
Commissioners and expert panelists will address challenges in improving nation’s cybersecurity at the U of M.
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August 17, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
August 15, 2016
Childhood immunizations: What parents need to know
August is National Immunization Awareness Month and throughout the month Health Talk will focus on several key life...
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August 15, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
06/27/2018
August 15, 2016
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: hidden health crisis in America
A recent study by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) revealed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could be...
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August 15, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
06/27/2018
August 15, 2016
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: hidden health crisis in America
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has reported that there are approximately 30 million Americans...
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August 15, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
06/27/2018
August 12, 2016
Research snapshot: The way a soda tax is framed affects consumer interest
Recently there has been policy discussion, both in the United States and globally, about raising the prices of...
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August 12, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
06/27/2018
August 11, 2016
Vaccinations before travel: What you need to know
Receiving proper vaccinations before traveling to certain regions of the world is highly recommended, and oftentimes...
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August 11, 2016
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
06/27/2018