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Six ways you can befriend the bee population

Summer is for the bees, so be kind. Here’s how you can help these pollinators, which are so critical to our food system and the environment.

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Why are ticks more dangerous in the North?

Genetic differences may explain why ticks in Minnesota transmit Lyme disease, while ticks in southern states rarely do.

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Research Brief

Hospital-based obstetric care declines across US, hitting rural states hardest

Obstetric care access is declining in states across the country. Between 2010 and 2022, seven states had at least a quarter of their hospitals stop providing obstetric services. By 2022, there were eight states where more than two-thirds of rural hospitals were without obstetric services.

Agriculture and Environment

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A boom for blooms

Flowers sustain pollinators, diversify Minnesota farm income, and provide a perennial source of joy.

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Six ways you can befriend the bee population

Summer is for the bees, so be kind. Here’s how you can help these pollinators, which are so critical to our food system and the environment.

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Talking agricultural research with University of Minnesota

Our state and our world depend on bountiful and safe food sources. At the same time, the nation’s agriculture industry faces unprecedented pressures, from shifting markets to disease concerns for both crops and livestock.

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Architecture and Design

Two female members of the WeldLab team demonstrate their product for onlookers at a table at the annual Playsensations event. WeldLab uses melted crayon wax to imitate real-life welding.

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A playful take on product innovation

A wildly popular product design course at the University of Minnesota gives students a hands-on learning opportunity that leaves them with real-world experience.

This map of Minnesota shows the communities selected to receive Phase 1 support from the Empowering Small Minnesota Communities (ESMC) program. Credit: University of Minnesota.

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University of Minnesota partnerships reimagine the future of Minnesota’s small communities

Over 75 communities are already benefiting from the University of Minnesota’s new Empowering Small Minnesota Communities program, part of a state-funded effort to support small community partnerships.

U of M students collaborate with peers from the Singapore University of Technology and Design and the National University of Singapore.

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Exploring design and cuisine in Singapore

Design students experience a transformative learning abroad trip to Singapore.

Arts and Humanities

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Summer guide to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The University of Minnesota campus might quiet down in the summer, but the University’s work doesn't stop—and sometimes, work can be fun! Bookmark this guide to what’s happening.

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Talking local journalism with the University of Minnesota

Local journalism is an integral part of healthy communities across Minnesota. Unlike national news organizations, local outlets keep you and your neighbors informed about elections, events and other important community updates.

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A camp for kids celebrates every voice

The Sioris Family University of Minnesota Kids Who Stutter Camp is an opportunity for kids to build confidence, community, and family.

Business and Management

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Building better breast pumps for happier moms

MN Cup winners and Momease Solutions cofounders Ashley Mooneyham and Jennie Lynch want to make it easier and more comfortable for mothers to pump breast milk.

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The alumni behind the scenes for the Minnesota Lynx

How University of Minnesota alumni helped make the magic behind the most-watched Minnesota Lynx and WNBA season in decades.

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Mother and daughter earn MBAs together

Both Shelly and Samantha Soupir graduated from the Carlson School of Management’s Online MBA program.

Campus Affairs

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University of Minnesota highlights impact, value of 641,000 alumni across Minnesota and beyond

During its July 2025 meetings, the Board of Regents received an update on alumni engagement across the University's five campuses and the impact of alumni across the state, nation and world.

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University of Minnesota Gopher Athletics celebrate success in the classroom and in competition

As part of its July 2025 meetings, the Board of Regents will review an annual report on Twin Cities intercollegiate athletics and the University of Minnesota’s commitment to providing a world-class education and tremendous athletic opportunities for all student-athletes.

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Greg Beilman elected interim CEO of University of Minnesota Physicians and appointed interim VP for University clinical operations

Beilman is a widely respected clinician who has served in various leadership roles within M Physicians and the Medical School for more than 30 years.

Education

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A milestone for creative biology teaching

The Biology Teaching and Learning Department celebrates 10 years of teaching students through active learning.

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Easing the teacher shortage in Minnesota by growing our own

The University of Minnesota offers an alternative path to teaching for those who are working in schools but don’t have a full teaching license.

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Making Minnesota schools more reflective of their students

Black Men Teach and the College of Education and Human Development aim to recruit more Black male teachers to Minnesota.

Health

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Why are ticks more dangerous in the North?

Genetic differences may explain why ticks in Minnesota transmit Lyme disease, while ticks in southern states rarely do.

Research Brief

Hospital-based obstetric care declines across US, hitting rural states hardest

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Beyond the bedside: research opportunity expands student’s perspective

Serving as a research assistant has allowed Lexy Lipsh to experience the full scope of nursing.

Law and Policy

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Tackling climate change with tax law

This University of Minnesota student has been able to tailor his studies to focus on what matters to him: environmental, energy, and tax law.

Research Brief

LGBTQ+ policies significantly reduce discrimination for transgender and nonbinary people

LGBTQ+ Americans experience widespread discrimination that impacts their physical and mental health — of the over 8% of U.S. adults who are members of the LGBTQ+ community, one in three report experiencing discrimination in the past year. Individuals who identify as transgender and nonbinary are exposed to more discrimination than their sexual minority counterparts, which is associated with worse health outcomes.

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Emulating Humphrey, trying to make lives better

New graduate Harrison Maxwell became interested in urban planning and found a home for graduate school in the school named after his hero.

Science and Technology

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In search of the earliest life

Life’s ultimate origin will never be known, but researchers are probing the possibilities—for Earth and elsewhere.

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A walk on the wild side

A microbiologist discovers new species of yeast while teaching students to love field research.

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A first-of-its-kind app is making hospital rounds easier

A University of Minnesota professor created a first-of-its-kind app that allows hospitalized patients, their families, and their care teams to stay connected.

Sports and Recreation

University of Minnesota cheer team members, competing for Team USA, pose with medals and the U.S. flag.

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Gophers are golden for Team USA

The University of Minnesota and Team USA took home a gold and silver medal at the International Cheer Union (ICU) World Championships.

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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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Happy Anniversary, Fierce Goldy!

Most of us have come to know Goldy Gopher, the beloved mascot of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, as a perpetually smiling character who never shies away from a photograph. But Goldy has a complicated history, and wasn't so cuddly once upon a time.

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