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Artificial intelligence models help diagnose cancer

University of Minnesota researchers use artificial intelligence to sift through mountains of data in search of better care for each individual facing cancer.

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Collaboration between dental therapy program and U.S. Coast Guard enhances access to care

A collaborative effort between the United States Coast Guard and the University of Minnesota’s School of Dentistry seeks to enhance access to care and Coast Guard force readiness.

Research Brief

Weight stigma impacts healthcare experiences for women

There are many reasons people avoid healthcare visits, and while much attention has been necessarily placed on financial barriers, avoidance stemming from weight bias and stigma has been largely overlooked.

A new study from the University of Minnesota, recently published in Medical Research Archives, reveals that weight-related stigma plays a negative role in medical care and can create barriers to access.

Agriculture and Environment

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Clearing the air of carbon

A professor and an alum build a technology to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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Seeds of change

University of Minnesota plant and environmental scientists lead the world with their innovative approach to developing new perennial crops like Kernza.

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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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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.

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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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First-generation students enrich the campus community

First-generation students might be trailblazers, but at the University of Minnesota, they are anything but alone.

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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.

Business and Management

There are two photos of Cassie Miles. In one, she is standing in a staircase across from some big buildings. In the bottom photo, she is playing with a child.

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How a Minnesota Carlson alum opened a new children’s museum

As leader of the newly built Great River Children’s Museum in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Cassie Miles is in the business of play.

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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.

Campus Affairs

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First-generation students enrich the campus community

First-generation students might be trailblazers, but at the University of Minnesota, they are anything but alone.

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‘Real College Radio’ is a real opportunity for students

The modern version of one of the oldest broadcast stations in the country provides a unique training ground—and social environment—for University of Minnesota students.

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University of Minnesota celebrates grand opening of world-class undergraduate chemistry facility

More than 5,000 University of Minnesota undergraduate students each year are now benefiting from a transformed chemistry education, made possible through investments by the State of Minnesota, generous donors and the institution itself.

Education

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Talking teen literacy with University of Minnesota

New federal testing data shows that reading scores of teens in the U.S. are lower than they have been in decades.
Lisa Von Drasek, curator of the Kerlan Collection of Children’s Literature at the University of Minnesota Libraries and Abigail Rombalski, a lecturer in the College of Education and Human Development, answer questions about how to support your teen’s reading journey inside and outside the classroom.

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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.

Health

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Collaboration between dental therapy program and U.S. Coast Guard enhances access to care

A collaborative effort between the United States Coast Guard and the University of Minnesota’s School of Dentistry seeks to enhance access to care and Coast Guard force readiness.

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Artificial intelligence models help diagnose cancer

University of Minnesota researchers use artificial intelligence to sift through mountains of data in search of better care for each individual facing cancer.

Research Brief

Weight stigma impacts healthcare experiences for women

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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Clearing the air of carbon

A professor and an alum build a technology to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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First-generation students enrich the campus community

First-generation students might be trailblazers, but at the University of Minnesota, they are anything but alone.

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Talking deer collisions with University of Minnesota

Raphael Stern and Ron Moen discuss safety tips and best practices as we approach the end of Daylight Saving Time, when a marked increase in reported deer collisions occurs.

Sports and Recreation

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Calling the action for Radio K

Live broadcasts of Golden Gophers sporting events offer University of Minnesota students a rare broadcasting experience.

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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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