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Board of Regents approves U of M legislative requests
At October meeting, the Board focused on ensuring the strength of University impact across the state.
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/board-regents-approves-u-m-legislative-requests
October 12, 2018
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
10/12/2018
Stopping the spiny water flea
UMD researchers look for best practices to halt the spread of this destructive species.
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/stopping-spiny-water-flea-0
November 09, 2018
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
11/12/2018
Research Brief: New strategy discovered toward possible prevention of cancers tied to mono, the “kissing disease”
A possible path forward in preventing the development of cancers tied to two viruses has been discovered.
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/research-brief-new-strategy-discovered-toward-possible-prevention-cancers-tied-mono
November 12, 2018
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
11/12/2018
Soccer team wins Big Ten tourney title
The Gopher soccer team upset Penn State on Nov. 4 to claim the Big Ten Tournament title and gain an automatic NCAA Tournament bid.
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/soccer-team-wins-big-ten-tourney-title
November 07, 2018
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
11/09/2018
Research Brief: Bower Fish? UMD scientist describes first known use of colored rocks in fish nest decoration
Cutlip minnows could be described as the master interior decorators of the fish world.
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/research-brief-bower-fish-umd-scientist-describes-first-known-use-colored-rocks-fish
November 08, 2018
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
11/08/2018
Volleyball team stays perfect in the Big Ten
Thirteen matches through the gauntlet that is the Big Ten volleyball season, the University of Minnesota remains undefeated.
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/volleyball-team-stays-perfect-big-ten
November 02, 2018
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
11/05/2018
Immigration to the United States changes a person’s microbiome
Study gives new clues for fighting obesity and diabetes in immigrant populations.
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/immigration-united-states-changes-persons-microbiome
November 01, 2018
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
11/01/2018
Research Brief: Research shows farmer adjustments offset climate change impacts in corn production
U of M research looks closely at the future of maize crop yields during the effects of climate change.
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/research-brief-research-shows-farmer-adjustments-offset-climate-change-impacts-corn
November 09, 2018
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
11/09/2018
Research Brief: Obesity prevention among low-income, diverse preschool-aged children and parents
Professors Simone French and Nancy Sherwood studied strategies to help parents prevent obesity in their preschoolers.
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/research-brief-obesity-prevention-among-low-income-diverse-preschool-aged-children-and
November 08, 2018
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
11/08/2018
UMN Experts: A changing retail landscape leading up to Black Friday, from Amazon to mobile shopping
Experts explain how the retail landscape is constantly being redefined by both companies and technology.
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/umn-experts-changing-retail-landscape-leading-black-friday-amazon-mobile-shopping
November 12, 2018
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
11/12/2018
UMN In the News
November 9, 2018
St. Peter Herald
November 9, 2018
KARE 11
November 9, 2018
Star Tribune
November 8, 2018
KARE 11
Events
- November
13: Human Rights Initiative Research Symposium
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - November
14: Student Veterans Appreciation Day
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - November
14: 2018 Spatial Forum and Borchert Lecture featuring Dawn Wright
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - November
14: Civic Resistance: The Fight for Civil Liberties in America
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. - November
14: Women Innovators Conference
12:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. - November
14: 25th Annual American Legion Family & University of Minnesota Lecture in Brain Sciences
3:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.