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Agriculture and Environment

Research Brief

New insight on the impacts of Earth’s biosphere on air quality

A new study led by a team of University of Minnesota researchers provides the first global satellite measurements of one of the most important chemicals affecting Earth’s atmosphere.

Research Brief

Prioritizing coastal wetlands for marsh bird conservation in the U.S. Great Lakes

Human activity surrounding the Great Lakes has resulted in marsh bird population declines.

News Release

U of M awarded $12.5 million to create new institute to further understanding of the impact of biodiversity change on Earth

The Biology Integration Institute is aimed at revolutionizing how the world understands the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss.

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Architecture and Design

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Bringing inclusivity to sports apparel

Sarah Klecker is putting her design degree to work creating functional clothing for athletes of all kinds.

Shark Attack (2017) is a water balloon hot-potato hat game for summer - partnering with Target

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A decade of playful innovation

The shift to online learning hasn’t stopped innovation in one of the U of M’s most popular courses.

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Students step up to produce masks for hospitals

With N95 masks in short supply, University of Minnesota students answer the call.

Arts and Humanities

An overhead view of two diverse neighborhoods of housing.

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Unraveling the paradox

U of M professor Samuel Myers talks about tangible ways to reduce racial inequities in Minnesota.

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Ten courses that will blow your mind

The U of M offers thousands of courses on nearly every topic imaginable. Here are ten exciting examples.

Research Brief

Best predictors of romantic relationship success

Jeff Simpson, professor and chair of the Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts, co-authored the study.

Business and Management

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Talking with U of M

Talking networking during a job search with U of M

Professor Connie Wanberg explains why networking is important and what a job seeker’s first step should be.

Expert Alert

The changing workplace amid COVID-19

Prof. Glomb explains how COVID is impacting how we work.

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A powerful voice for change

A recipient of the Carlson School’s most prestigious award, Ife Ekunsanmi is driven to help others find their passion.

Campus Affairs

News Release

University of Minnesota R&D expenditures break the billion-dollar mark for the first time

Research and technology commercialization efforts included many COVID-19 related projects and innovations.

Expert Alert

Identifying obstacles for higher-ed students during the pandemic

U of M staff member Krista Soria talks about the importance of understanding the pandemic’s impact upon students and of sharing the data with university leaders, staff and faculty so that they can make decisions to better address the significant challenges students are facing.

U of M Regents seal preserved from Memorial Stadium

News Release

Gopher Athletics to implement personnel cost savings measures as Board of Regents considers proposal to discontinue four athletic programs

In response to Gopher Athletics' anticipated revenue shortfall this fiscal year, the Board of Regents approved personnel cost savings measures and reviewed a recommendation to discontinue four existing Gopher program.

COVID-19 Stories, Insights, Expertise

News Release

University of Minnesota R&D expenditures break the billion-dollar mark for the first time

Research and technology commercialization efforts included many COVID-19 related projects and innovations.

A young masked man points into the air in a cafe-like space.

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Coronavirus: the inside story

Researchers trace the flow of virus-laden air in interior spaces—including our lungs.

A hospital hallway with windows looking into isolation space.

Research Brief

COVID-19 hospitalizations analysis shows significant disparities in the disease’s impact across racial and ethnic groups

Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations are more likely to be hospitalized than whites.

Education

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University of Minnesota Twin Cities shapes future of healthcare with opening of cutting-edge interprofessional health science facility

University of Minnesota Twin Cities announces HSEC's inaugural year.

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Minnesota pre-K, K-12 educators express concerns and hope about distance learning during COVID-19 in U of M survey

Educators representing 409 school districts and charter schools responded to the survey in May and June 2020.

Young woman grocery shopping with face mask.

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Ease your anxiety

Pauline Boss offers six ways to ease COVID-19 anxiety.

Health

News Release

University of Minnesota Twin Cities shapes future of healthcare with opening of cutting-edge interprofessional health science facility

University of Minnesota Twin Cities announces HSEC's inaugural year.

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Coronavirus: the inside story

Researchers trace the flow of virus-laden air in interior spaces—including our lungs.

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U of M School of Public Health to establish the Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving

With more than $2.5 million in support from the CDC, the School of Public Health will establish the Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving.

Law and Policy

Expert Alert

Identifying obstacles for higher-ed students during the pandemic

U of M staff member Krista Soria talks about the importance of understanding the pandemic’s impact upon students and of sharing the data with university leaders, staff and faculty so that they can make decisions to better address the significant challenges students are facing.

Law grad Shivani Parikh, long dark hair, sunglasses, white shirt, pink blazer, blue jeans, stands on a helipad in front of a helicopter. stands

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Taking law into their own hands

A U of M law degree opens doors to more than courtrooms and boardrooms.

A crowd of black and white people listen to a black speaker with a microphone.

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Law students flock to protect George Floyd protesters’ legal rights

More than 100 are lending legal and emotional support.

Science and Technology

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New Sezzle Scholarship focuses support on underrepresented students

The University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering (CSE) announced today a four-year collaboration with Minneapolis-headquartered digital payment solution Sezzle that includes a $124,000 donation from Sezzle to fund a full, four-year scholarship to a deserving CSE undergraduate student.

Research Brief

Engineering speciation events in insects may be used to control harmful pests and provide safe containment of transgenes

New research provides the foundations for scientists to be able to prevent genetically modified organisms from reproducing with wild organisms.

News Release

University of Minnesota receives $18M grant for materials research

The University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $18 million in renewed funding over the next six years for the University’s Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC).

Sports and Recreation

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Gopher Athletics to implement personnel cost savings measures as Board of Regents considers proposal to discontinue four athletic programs

In response to Gopher Athletics' anticipated revenue shortfall this fiscal year, the Board of Regents approved personnel cost savings measures and reviewed a recommendation to discontinue four existing Gopher program.

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Lu, Coughlin receive Big Ten Medal of Honor

Seniors Ivy Lu and Carter Coughlin have been named the 2020 Big Ten Medal of Honor recipients for the Golden Gophers.

The Gopher women's hockey team celebrates a championship.

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A decade of Gopher sports highlights

Now that the decade has come to a close, it's time to look back at 10 years' worth of memorable moments in Golden Gopher sports.

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UMN in the News

September 16, 2020

Big Ten announces football season will start in late October

Pioneer Press

September 15, 2020

Trump is trying to flip Minnesota. He'll need the Iron Range.

NBC News

September 14, 2020

Several countries seeing uptick in new COVID-19 cases this week

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