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New hope for small dogs with bad hearts

A novel heart surgery device donated to the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine is helping the smallest of puppies.

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Engineering real-world solutions

A mechanical engineering student combines her passions for engineering and helping others.

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College of Veterinary Medicine researchers work with USDA to address bird flu in dairy cattle

A $1.5 million grant will fund nine collaborative projects to rapidly increase our knowledge about the virus.

Agriculture and Environment

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A student innovation eliminates invasive pests

College of Science and Engineering and Carlson School students combine their expertise to design an innovative Japanese beetle trap.

A cougar feeding on a deer carcass in Yellowstone National Park. Credit: National Park Service

Research Brief

Prey size plays surprising role in competition among wolves, bears and cougars

New research from the University of Minnesota upends long-held understanding about how wolves, bears and cougars — three of Yellowstone National Park’s most iconic carnivores — compete for prey.

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College of Veterinary Medicine researchers work with USDA to address bird flu in dairy cattle

A $1.5 million grant will fund nine collaborative projects to rapidly increase our knowledge about the virus.

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Architecture and Design

This map of Minnesota shows the communities selected to receive Phase 1 support from the Empowering Small Minnesota Communities (ESMC) program. Credit: University of Minnesota.

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University of Minnesota partnerships reimagine the future of Minnesota’s small communities

Over 75 communities are already benefiting from the University of Minnesota’s new Empowering Small Minnesota Communities program, part of a state-funded effort to support small community partnerships.

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 University of Minnesota

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.

Arts and Humanities

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Talking local journalism with the University of Minnesota

Local journalism is an integral part of healthy communities across Minnesota. Unlike national news organizations, local outlets keep you and your neighbors informed about elections, events and other important community updates.

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A camp for kids celebrates every voice

The Sioris Family University of Minnesota Kids Who Stutter Camp is an opportunity for kids to build confidence, community, and family.

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‘Everything you want is on the other side of fear’

Former stunt performer and one of Hollywood’s biggest directors David Leitch says that a liberal arts degree gives students an understanding of the world and the confidence to take risks.

Business and Management

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Building better shelters

As executive director of Simpson Housing Services, a University of Minnesota graduate is watching a four-story shelter go up, along with hopefully the prospects of many it will serve.

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A student innovation eliminates invasive pests

College of Science and Engineering and Carlson School students combine their expertise to design an innovative Japanese beetle trap.

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Research Brief

AI-generated ad slogans may rival those made by experts

New research from the Carlson School of Management evaluates the use of AI tools to generate advertising taglines.

Campus Affairs

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Two University of Minnesota scientists elected as AAAS fellows

Carrie Haskell-Luevano and Douglas Allchin honored as lifetime members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

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University of Minnesota shares healthcare proposal update, what’s at risk

The Board of Regents discussed the University's clinical partnerships and key elements of the all-Minnesota proposal to reshape statewide healthcare as part of its March 2025 meetings.

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Board of Regents to explore unique University of Minnesota spaces serving state’s needs

As part of its March 2025 meetings, the Board of Regents will see the University’s mission in action as they tour the Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center, and Elmer L. Andersen Library.

Education

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Easing the teacher shortage in Minnesota by growing our own

The University of Minnesota offers an alternative path to teaching for those who are working in schools but don’t have a full teaching license.

A Black male teacher shows two young students something on a laptop.

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Making Minnesota schools more reflective of their students

Black Men Teach and the College of Education and Human Development aim to recruit more Black male teachers to Minnesota.

Miguel Quiñones stands in front of trees.

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Financial literacy for all

University of Minnesota student teaches U.S. financial systems to new Minnesotans.

Health

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New hope for small dogs with bad hearts

A novel heart surgery device donated to the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine is helping the smallest of puppies.

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How genes affect mother’s milk and infants

Researchers find that many genes influence the composition of milk, with implications for babies’ health.

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New count of US public health workers

The public health workforce can be difficult to accurately count for a variety of reasons, including that state and local health departments are often organized differently. To address this gap, researchers at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health developed the first comprehensive analysis of state and local public health workers in the U.S. since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Law and Policy

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Tackling climate change with tax law

This University of Minnesota student has been able to tailor his studies to focus on what matters to him: environmental, energy, and tax law.

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LGBTQ+ policies significantly reduce discrimination for transgender and nonbinary people

LGBTQ+ Americans experience widespread discrimination that impacts their physical and mental health — of the over 8% of U.S. adults who are members of the LGBTQ+ community, one in three report experiencing discrimination in the past year. Individuals who identify as transgender and nonbinary are exposed to more discrimination than their sexual minority counterparts, which is associated with worse health outcomes.

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Emulating Humphrey, trying to make lives better

New graduate Harrison Maxwell became interested in urban planning and found a home for graduate school in the school named after his hero.

Science and Technology

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Engineering real-world solutions

A mechanical engineering student combines her passions for engineering and helping others.

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Talking potholes with University of Minnesota

Manik Barman discusses pothole causes, maintenance and driver safety on perilous roads.

Sophie Leaf, a woman with long blonde hair, in a blue gown working in a lab

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Accelerating a career in forensics

A flexible master’s program helped this U of M student to quickly advance in her career fighting crime—from the lab.

Sports and Recreation

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Happy Anniversary, Fierce Goldy!

Most of us have come to know Goldy Gopher, the beloved mascot of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, as a perpetually smiling character who never shies away from a photograph. But Goldy has a complicated history, and wasn't so cuddly once upon a time.

The University of Minnesota Spirit Squad poses with its four trophies in Orlando.

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A weekend for champions

The University of Minnesota Spirit Squad brought home two more national titles this weekend at the Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championships in Orlando.

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U of M student-athletes match second-best grad rates in school history

U of M student-athletes have matched the second-best Graduation Success Rate (GSR) in school history, with 95 percent of athletes graduating within six years of starting school.

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