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Agriculture and Environment

"Image of a person in a boat in the Mekong River in Vietnam, reaching down to touch the water. The water is shallow and interspersed with tall stalks of grass.

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New research shows link between nature conservation and human wellbeing

New research from the Institute on the Environment highlights the ties between ecosystems and global human welfare.

Joshua Munoz smiles behind a selection of honey at the Minnesota State Fair.

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A veteran, teacher, and honey-ambassador beekeeper

U of M grad student Joshua Muñoz talks about his military service and his path to agricultural education and beekeeping.

Mike Maslanka carrying a bundle of branches

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Lions and tigers and bear fare, oh my!

Alumnus Mike Maslanka oversees all nutritional requirements for every animal at the Smithsonian's National Zoo.

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Architecture and Design

Expert Alert

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.

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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

Expert Alert

Best books to give for the holidays in 2022

If you plan to follow the “four-gift rule” this holiday season — something they want, something they need, something to wear and something to read — experts from the University of Minnesota Libraries can help you find a perfect present for that last category.

Mike Lubke battles another man with swords

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Man at arms

Alumnus turns his theater degree into a fight choreographer job.

A collage of 3 different outfits featuring MIss Minnesota Rachel Evangelisto

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The changing face of Miss Minnesota

At about the same time she was accepted into law school, Rachel Evangelisto became the first Native American to win the Miss Minnesota pageant. She shares some of her experiences and her lofty plans for the future.

Business and Management

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Talking holiday retail supply chain concerns with U of M

Assistant Professor Necati Ertekin discusses the impact of supply chain issues for holiday retail.

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Research Brief

Digital nudges encourage more exercise

New research shows how reminders from devices can motivate us to exercise more frequently.

Campus Affairs

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University of Minnesota, DEED launch $34.5M Minnesota Venture Capital Programs

The new partnership is a key step toward maintaining Minnesota’s position as one of the best states in the nation for growing new businesses.

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A leader once again

Tadd Johnson has more than three decades of leadership and service in Indian law, policy, and higher education. Johnson reflects on being named as the first Native American to serve on the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents. He was sworn in on September 9.

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U of M balances cost-cutting with state support to enhance access, safety, teaching and research

With a focus on student access and affordability, public safety and core operations, the Board of Regents approved the University's biennial legislative request at its October meeting

Education

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Talking bullying in school with U of M

Marguerite Ohrtman, an associate professor in the College of Education and Human Development, shares her expert comment on how bullying affects students, and how schools can work to prevent during National Bullying Prevention Month.

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Champion figure skater develops love of research

A respect for physical therapy brought Eugenia Garza to the School of Kinesiology, where she’s since discovered an affinity for research.

Health

Research Brief

Researchers find 2.8% of pregnancies were exposed to opioids

Opioid use during pregnancy may lead to adverse long-term infant and child outcomes.

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Talking family caregivers with U of M

November is National Family Caregivers Month and Joseph Gaugler, with the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, answers questions about who family caregivers are, what they do and common challenges they face.

Research Brief

Minor kidney function decline in young adulthood may be detrimental to kidney and cardiovascular health in later life

A new study suggests that though small losses of kidney function in younger adults are often not considered clinically meaningful, clinicians should not discount these factors.

Law and Policy

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Expert Alert

New FCC broadband maps are agency’s last chance to resolve Minnesota's digital divide

Christopher Terry with the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication is available to comment on the potential impact of newly released broadband maps.

Two bicyclists cruise in front of a Metro Transit bus in Minneapolis.

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Mapping happiness in your daily commute

The Humphrey School's Yingling Fan measures transportation and happiness through a community-based research project.

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Creating a more just society

The U of M Law School’s new Racial Justice Law Clinic will tackle discriminatory practices and fight for individuals and communities facing race-based oppression through the law, creating a new generation of lawyers who are prepared to advocate for justice and change.

Science and Technology

Eli Krumholz sits with Lynn giovannelli who has ALS and uses the Abilitech Assist

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Helping others help themselves

Eli Krumholz's role in a start-up medical company mixes innovation and inspiration.

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Red-supergiant supernova images reveal secrets of an earlier universe

An international research team led by the University of Minnesota Twin Cities has measured the size of a star dating back more than 11 billion years ago using images that show the evolution of the star exploding and cooling. The research could help scientists learn more about the early universe.

Reference Elevation Model of Antarctica (REMA) of Central Transantarctic Mountain regions

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High-res maps of entire polar regions provide new clues for climate researchers

Four more years of stunning images of polar regions are publicly available.

Sports and Recreation

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Champion figure skater develops love of research

A respect for physical therapy brought Eugenia Garza to the School of Kinesiology, where she’s since discovered an affinity for research.

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University of Minnesota experiences at 2022 State Fair celebrate statewide outreach, impact

Just like fairgoers around the state, excitement is growing as the University of Minnesota prepares for the 2022 Great Minnesota Get-Together.

Abby Kohut-Jackson, in a dark single braid and track suit, runs.

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Finding the right track

By balancing athletics and academics, a biology student finds her unique path.

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UMN in the News

November 29, 2022

A rare neurological disorder seen that may have been sparked by RSV

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November 29, 2022

High prices, inflation could lead to more online scammers this holiday shopping season, experts say

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November 28, 2022

Work of pioneering Arctic explorer from Minnesota gains new relevance in tracking effects of climate change

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