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An assortment of animals in children's clothes play jump rope and swim in a pond.

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A medical student’s book teaches kids to appreciate differences

“The Way We Play,” by medical student Hugh Burke and Kylie Donohue, uses familiar animals to teach acceptance and teamwork.

Participants in a nature program paddle canoes on a body of water.

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Nurturing nature

Grad student Lucas Rapisarda leads a program for immigrants combining nature learning with adult English language courses.

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Encountering art across America

Viewing world-famous art without the filter of a screen or a print is an experience not everyone can have, but for one student, it was life-changing.

Agriculture and Environment

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Nurturing nature

Grad student Lucas Rapisarda leads a program for immigrants combining nature learning with adult English language courses.

Image of soybean gall midge. Credit: Gloria Melotto

Research Brief

U of M students sequence genome of newly discovered soybean pest

University of Minnesota students conducted crucial genome sequencing for a newly discovered pest called soybean gall midge, which is threatening the soybean crop, one of the most widely cultivated and consumed throughout the world.

Shaver, second from left, with her fire team.

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Fighting wildfires on an all-female crew

U of M student Amital Shaver spent the summer learning to fight wildfires with an all-female crew.

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Architecture and Design

Expert Alert

Building resiliency is key in adapting to extreme weather events

Across the United States, extreme weather events like Hurricane Ian are increasing in number and intensity, leaving destroyed property and displaced people in their wake.

Expert Alert

Finding the perfect winter coat

With weather cooling down significantly and annual sales like Black Friday and Cyber Monday approaching fast, many Minnesotans are in the market for a new, high quality winter coat.

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Demystifying congenital heart disease through product design

A University student helped to create a better educational tool for children with congenital heart disease.

Arts and Humanities

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Encountering art across America

Viewing world-famous art without the filter of a screen or a print is an experience not everyone can have, but for one student, it was life-changing.

Colin Bracewell playing guitar on stage and singing into mic

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Blending business and the arts

Colin Bracewell combines his love of music with business to fuel his budding indie-pop career.

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Amplifying midwestern narratives

Newly minted as a Forbes 30 under 30, alumnus Alec Fischer reflects on his journey at the U of M and beyond.

Business and Management

Portrait of Tammy Naples standing by a brick wall.

Talking with U of M

Talking tax season tips with the U of M

Tammy Naples shares insights to make tax season more manageable.

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Blending business and the arts

Colin Bracewell combines his love of music with business to fuel his budding indie-pop career.

Graphic depicting rideshare and surge conditions.

Research Brief

How rideshare surge pricing impacts complaints

Surge pricing for rides influences customer evaluation of driver performance, according to a new study from Carlson School of Management researchers.

Campus Affairs

Exterior view of the University Medical Center - West facilities

News Release

Board of Regents approves UMN Health legislative funding request, urges State support

March meetings of the Board of Regents

Aerial view of the Morris campus and surrounding area

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Morris campus to celebrate impact while hosting Board of Regents

During its March meetings, the Board of Regents will observe firsthand the impact the Morris campus has on its students, faculty, staff and the broader community.

Exterior view of the University Medical Center - East facility

News Release

University seeks critical support from State for University of Minnesota Health

The UMN Health system which will take bold steps to accelerate increased access, equity and quality to the University’s leading research and clinical care while safeguarding Minnesota’s public academic health assets.

Education

Chino Nwakama sitting with children in a classroom

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Sharing his love of science

Chino Nwakama (’23, Neuroscience, College of Biological Sciences) is creating opportunities for historically marginalized and low-income students to connect with science.

Young children play in a daycare setting

Research Brief

Center-based child care is not linked to behavioral problems

A study from the College of Education and Human Development alleviates concerns for parents who's children are in child care.

Safia Dockter and Solomiia Kuchma pose in a classroom.

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Article sparks Ukrainian connection

A student’s reflections on the Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to a heartwarming connection with a Ukrainian schoolgirl in Minneapolis.

Health

Illustration of two men with white hair and bears holding up a rainbow flag.

Talking with U of M

Talking healthcare for LGBTQ older adults with U of M

LGBTQ older adults face a myriad of unique challenges in our health ecosystem. Dr. Rajean Moone discusses what these challenges are and how patients, providers and loved ones can ensure that they are receiving high quality care.

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A medical student’s book teaches kids to appreciate differences

“The Way We Play,” by medical student Hugh Burke and Kylie Donohue, uses familiar animals to teach acceptance and teamwork.

Expert Alert

Forever Chemicals

“Forever chemicals” have been detected across the state of Minnesota. Known as PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances), the synthetic materials are found in everything from cookware to carpet to cosmetics and many other products — and have been found in some of the state’s drinking water and even in the bloodstreams of people and wildlife.

Law and Policy

Shaghek Manjikian holds a sign reading "Proud"

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Bringing her knowledge home

International Fulbright student Shaghek Manjikian is focusing on arbitration at the U of M Law School.

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ChatGPT goes to law school

When ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot, was tasked with responding to University of Minnesota Law School questions from exams in several legal subject areas and graded blindly with a group of real student tests, it consistently achieved low but passing grades.

Science and Technology

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Researchers create breakthrough spintronics manufacturing process that could revolutionize the electronics industry

University of Minnesota researchers, along with a team at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), developed a breakthrough process for making spintronic devices that has the potential to become the new industry standard for semiconductors chips that are essential to computers, smartphones and many other electronics. The new process will allow for faster, more efficient spintronics devices that can be scaled down smaller than ever before.

3D illustration of a G protein coupled receptor on a cell membrane.

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Protein engineers navigate toward more targeted therapeutics

New research on protein receptors could lead to breakthroughs in improving drug delivery.

Two scientists looking at a computer screen

News Release

University of Minnesota to offer new Data Science for Chemical Engineering and Materials Science master’s degree

Program meets growing industry demand for engineers with data and computational expertise.

Sports and Recreation

View of the Minneapolis skyline and Loring Park

Research Brief

Discriminatory housing policies created an unequal park system in Minneapolis

A new study sheds light on the origins of racial disparities in the Minneapolis park system and their long-lasting consequences for environmental justice in the city.

Maroon and gold M flags waving in the wind.

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Gophers reach new high for academic success

University of Minnesota student-athletes have recorded the highest team grade-point averages in school history.

The national champion dance team poses with a banner and trophy.

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Two more national championships for dance team

The University of Minnesota dance team has claimed two more national titles—in Division 1A Jazz and Division 1A Pom.

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UMN in the News

March 23, 2023

U of M service workers urge lawmakers to pass bill providing unemployment benefits during summer

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March 23, 2023

Minnesota wineries anticipate ‘solid crop’ in 2023 thanks to deep snowpack

KSTP-TV

March 23, 2023

U of M biophilia design exhibit looks at impact on personal and community health

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