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Fourth-year College of Veterinary Medicine student Jenna Geier holds Ruby, a senior dog she fostered.

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In the field: How externships shape future veterinarians

Three College of Veterinary Medicine students share how externship experiences have built their expertise and shaped their future careers.

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Cool tech for sustainable farming

University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers are creating fertilizer from water and electricity. The result could mean increased yields and significant savings for farmers.

Aerial photo of the University of Minnesota East bank campus, centered on the Undergraduate Chemistry Teaching Laboratories in Fraser Hall.

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University of Minnesota ranked 34th worldwide in patents by the National Academy of Inventors

Ranked in the top 50 every year since 2013, the University has established itself as a global pipeline for innovation.

Agriculture and Environment

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Cool tech for sustainable farming

University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers are creating fertilizer from water and electricity. The result could mean increased yields and significant savings for farmers.

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Goats can play a role in multi-pronged restoration of buckthorn-invaded woodlands

Goats are increasingly being used in efforts to manage invasive common buckthorn in Midwestern woodlands. New University of Minnesota research demonstrates when and how they are best used.

Students, an alum, and an assistant professor from the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology pose with their catch of alligator gar on the Mississippi River in Mississippi.

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Students reel in gar-gantuan catch during Mississippi River fieldwork

The work is part of efforts to better understand and conserve Mississippi River ecosystems from Minnesota all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.

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Architecture and Design

Weisman Art Museum on the Twin Cities campus with skateboarder in foreground

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A feast for eyes and intellect

Let your imagination soar as you discover the treasure trove of open-air artworks gracing the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.

a student works in a makerspace on a 3D printer

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Elevating student learning with hands-on learning spaces

Uniquely designed spaces across University of Minnesota Libraries create immersive and collaborative learning opportunities for students.

Nick Horst, a young man with black hair and a sweater reading Minnesota, stands next to a large mechanical like creature from the video game Apex Legends

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A new UX design degree will help students create human-centered experiences

The new User Experience (UX) Design degree mixes design and computer science in a major that merges creativity and analytical thinking.

Arts and Humanities

Jaccyn Bugg and Sierra Skogen, social media interns

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Is this the most fun internship at the University of Minnesota?

A look at two students who help lead University of Minnesota Twin Cities social media.

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Sociolinguistics in the Twin Cities: The power of being bilingual

By putting her personal experiences and education to use in the Twin Cities, Perla Escobar-Faerber shows that being bilingual can help connect generations and strengthen communities.

Josh Koser in construction hat behind the scenes at a set

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How many degrees does it take to build a set for Taylor Swift? For this alum: two.

University alum Josh Koser has used his dual passions to create masterpieces that entertain millions of people.

Business and Management

Josephine Miller and Della Daml stand with a can of their new beverage Charm.

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A new beverage for a new generation

A Minnesota Carlson alum and student team up to launch Charm, a social tonic meant to address Generation Z’s health concerns.

Emily Elletson stands next to the Goldy statute on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.

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My journey as a University of Minnesota transfer student

A Minnesota Carlson student shares her experience of transferring to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

Orange robotic arms manipulate gift-wrapped boxes on a conveyor belt in a large facility.

Expert Alert

How AI impacts holiday shopping supply chains

Dayton Steele with the Carlson School of Management is available to comment on how AI is changing the holiday shopping season for retailers and customers.

Campus Affairs

President Cunningham speaking to a large crowd

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University of Minnesota strengthens government, community partnerships

The Board of Regents discussed how the University advances its legislative agenda, demonstrates statewide relevance and connects with elected officials at the Board’s February meeting.

Team members work with an advanced autonomous AgRover.

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University of Minnesota research delivers results for state and beyond

The University of Minnesota’s research enterprise elevated its scale, strength and impact for another year, underscoring its ability to meet the state’s future challenges and deliver results for communities across Minnesota.

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Black History: Honoring the voices of yesterday, today and tomorrow

Across the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the words, voices and actions of members of our Black community shine bright.

Education

A person writes with a pen on a notebook.

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University of Minnesota transforms research and teaching through international residencies

University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development faculty are redefining education by immersing themselves in diverse academic landscapes through the International Faculty Residency Program.

a student in VR goggles moving around with arms raised

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Students explore virtual reality as a tool for mental health professionals

Virtual reality and artificial intelligence tools are expanding the immersive education possibilities at the University of Minnesota.

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Bringing careers in field biology to life

With its eighth funding renewal, the world-renowned Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve is primed for six more years on the forefront of ecosystem research.

Health

Shown is a cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) slice (left) of human T-cell leukemia virus (HTLV) particles. A 3D-image reconstruction is shown (right) of the HTLV particles.

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Cancer virus imaging helps to uncover potential therapeutic targets

New research from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and Masonic Cancer Center is providing important new insights into the structure of a human virus that causes blood cancer.

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University of Minnesota's Dr. Michael Osterholm and Dr. Emil Lou Named to TIME's 2026 TIME100 Health List

TIME named Dr. Michael Osterholm and Dr. Emil Lou to the 2026 TIME100 Health List of the World’s Most Influential Leaders in Health.

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In the field: How externships shape future veterinarians

Three College of Veterinary Medicine students share how externship experiences have built their expertise and shaped their future careers.

Law and Policy

A young woman with black hair stands outside among trees on a spring day

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Inspired to serve through law

Minnesota Law student Liddy Patterson channels her childhood experience into a career in law and a passion for justice.

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‘Becoming someone different and someone better’ than she was before

Humphrey School alumna Alishia Wright overcomes obstacles to find fulfilling work in public policy.

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Minnesota Law students get a leg up with corporate externships

Minnesota Law’s Corporate Externship Field Placement course sets students up for career success.

Science and Technology

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University of Minnesota ranked 34th worldwide in patents by the National Academy of Inventors

Ranked in the top 50 every year since 2013, the University has established itself as a global pipeline for innovation.

Research Brief

‘Stiff’ cells provide new explanation for differing symptoms in sickle cell patients

A breakthrough study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota could explain why patients with the same genetic sickle cell mutation experience different levels of pain, organ damage and response to treatment.

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Safeguarding our urban waterways from stormwater runoff

University of Minnesota researchers are joining forces to ensure clean water in the land of sky-blue waters.

Sports and Recreation

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Science at the Winter Olympics

Three University of Minnesota experts reveal hidden scientific aspects of winter Olympic sports — and the art of staying warm.

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Black History: Honoring the voices of yesterday, today and tomorrow

Across the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the words, voices and actions of members of our Black community shine bright.

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An Olympic gold medal (for participation) for the maroon and gold

If you’re following the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games this month, be on the lookout for 21 hockey players (and nine curlers) with ties to the University of Minnesota.

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