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Agriculture and Environment

A map of the United States that shows the per capita carbon hoofprint — the greenhouse gas emissions associated with meat consumption per resident — across the country.

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Research Brief: Revealing the ‘carbon hoofprint’ of meat consumption for U.S. cities

Researchers mapped greenhouse gas emissions associated with producing meat for cities across the contiguous U.S., providing a clearer picture of its environmental impact and ways it can be reduced.

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Research Brief

Fungal secrets of a sunken ship

University of Minnesota researchers studied the microbial degradation of the USS Cairo, one of the first ironclad and steam powered gunboats used in the United States Civil War. Studies of microbial degradation of historic woods are essential to help protect and preserve important cultural artifacts.

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Retired croplands offer hope for carbon storage

Researchers at the College of Biological Sciences are investigating the potential for abandoned farmland to revitalize the environment and mitigate climate change.

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Architecture and Design

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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.

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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

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AI raises big questions. The liberal arts help answer them.

The liberal arts play a key role in understanding and scrutinizing artificial intelligence, and at the College of Liberal Arts, there’s no shortage of innovative thinking about its rise.

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Student taps into unique perspectives through immersive study-away program

Political science student Karen Guise studied at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo for a semester through National Student Exchange.

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Behind the screens: Insights from a Netflix internship

A blockbuster internship with Netflix helped recent graduate Zayna Amanat put her education to work.

Business and Management

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An inventive course gives students an edge in launching a biotech startup

New innovations aren’t much good if they never leave the lab. A new course provides University of Minnesota students with the skills necessary to start their own businesses based on their own work.

Minnesota Carlson graduate Sakthika Vijay poses with her arms crossed inside of a hallway.

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How Minnesota Carlson shaped a young-adult fiction author

Recent graduate Sakthika Vijay released her second book earlier this month, and her Minnesota Carlson degree helped her get there.

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Supporting a homegrown innovation ecosystem

To support entrepreneurs and projects focused on clean energy, University of Minnesota alum Nina Axelson draws on lessons from her college days.

Campus Affairs

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University of Minnesota unveils strategic roadmap

At its October 2025 meetings, the Board of Regents reviewed the proposed strategic plan that creates a framework for future institutional energy, investment and decision-making, with a particular focus on the University’s vital role in the state’s health, well-being and economic prosperity.

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University of Minnesota capital request focuses on revitalizing facilities to enhance student success, patient care

As part of its October 2025 meetings, the Board of Regents will act on the proposed 2026 capital request for essential state support to ensure University facilities meet the needs of today’s students and tomorrow’s leaders.

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Christy Sovereign, President and CEO of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, Named University of Minnesota Homecoming Grand Marshal

Distinguished business leader and advocate for inclusion to serve as 2025 Grand Marshal.

Education

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Talking midlife transitions with University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota recently launched The Midlife Academy, a learning community where people in their middle adult years can come together to explore what’s next. Kate Schaefers, director of The Midlife Academy at the University of Minnesota, answers questions about how people can navigate the many challenges and opportunities that come at midlife.

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An inventive course gives students an edge in launching a biotech startup

New innovations aren’t much good if they never leave the lab. A new course provides University of Minnesota students with the skills necessary to start their own businesses based on their own work.

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The University of Minnesota sets student-athletes up for career success

College of Education and Human Development educators are preparing Gopher student-athletes who hope to shape the future of rehabilitation, athletic performance, public health, and ethical sport leadership.

Health

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University of Minnesota study uncovers new genetic factors in childhood leukemia

A new study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School has identified genetic factors that may help explain why African American children are less likely to develop acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) but tend to face worse outcomes when they do.

Professor Rebecca Wurtz and a patient receiving a flu shot

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Talking seasonal vaccines with University of Minnesota

October is generally considered the beginning of flu season. The CDC recently updated the COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for fall and winter 2025-2026. Many families are wondering whether they are eligible for the vaccines, and when they should get them.

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Talking orthodontic health with University of Minnesota

Dr. Petra Bachour discusses why maintaining orthodontic health is important for National Orthodontic Health Month in October.

Law and Policy

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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.

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A Minnesota Law clinic is a leader in representing college athletes

Now in its third year, Minnesota Law’s Sports and Name, Image and Likeness Clinic is a leader in representing college athletes.

Science and Technology

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An inventive course gives students an edge in launching a biotech startup

New innovations aren’t much good if they never leave the lab. A new course provides University of Minnesota students with the skills necessary to start their own businesses based on their own work.

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His students’ writings reach a global audience

Jim Cotner’s biology students fortify Wikipedia articles with durable evidence-based science writing.

The Farm Robotics Challenge team is posed for a photo. That photo is on top of a background showing deer roaming a farm.

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Student team wins award at Farm Robotics Challenge

A team of computer science and mechanical engineering students designed an autonomous drone system to scare deer away from farms to prevent crop loss.

Sports and Recreation

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A Minnesota Law clinic is a leader in representing college athletes

Now in its third year, Minnesota Law’s Sports and Name, Image and Likeness Clinic is a leader in representing college athletes.

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Gopher athletes continue to excel in the classroom

Golden Gopher student-athletes had another tremendous showing in the classroom for the 2024-25 academic year.

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Student-athletes excel in latest APR report

Continued success in the classroom by Golden Gopher student-athletes is highlighted in the NCAA’s recently released Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores.

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In the News

October 22, 2025

Will Minneapolis follow St. Paul on rent control?

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Corn leafhopper spotted in southern Minnesota

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October 22, 2025

Ag loan defaults are climbing in Minnesota. The programs meant to help are under strain

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