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Agriculture and Environment

The new solar array in the parking lot next to Mondale Hall.

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Leading by example

At the University of Minnesota, combating climate change is serious business and a top priority.

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Proposing a ‘ReToast’ to less food waste

Four food science and nutrition students have found a way to turn food waste into an award-winning cookie concept.

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U of M researchers find as planet warms, the world's lakes are losing oxygen rapidly

Changes threaten biodiversity, coldwater fish habitat, and drinking water quality.

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Architecture and Design

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“Why Canoes?” exhibit opens in Northrop Gallery

Exhibit exploring the interconnectedness between the Native Canoe Program, University of Minnesota and members of three Indigenous communities around Mni Sota Makoce.

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The grit to succeed in construction

U of M student Aalayha Robb was determined to make a statement in a male-dominated industry.

Simon Ozbek in front of spacesuits at NASA

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Be the voice of the user

When Simon Ozbek started his academic career he never imagined it would take him all the way to NASA. Read his interview.

Arts and Humanities

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University of Minnesota Professor Tanisha Fazal named 2021 Andrew Carnegie Fellow

Fazal is one of 26 fellows selected this year out of 311 people nominated.

Expert Alert

Expanding the Supreme Court

Professor Timothy Johnson in the College of Liberal Arts and Law School is available to comment on expanding the U.S. Supreme Court and the impact on the judicial nomination process.

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Iran nuclear deal talks

Professor Mark Bell in the College of Liberal Arts is available to comment on the upcoming Iran nuclear agreement talks.

Business and Management

The Johnson brothers with Carlson School Dean Sri Zaheer.

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Johnson Brothers $1M gift will support underrepresented Minnesota students at Carlson School

To support underrepresented Minnesota students with financial need at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities’ Carlson School of Management, St. Paul-based Johnson Brothers is endowing a $1M scholarship.

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Female founders build a startup with a style all their own

Years of building their skills and knowledge have paid off with a brand they can be proud of, say U of M alums.

Expert Alert

Understanding and preparing for periods of inflation

Professor Mark Bergen in the Carlson School of Management suggests we can use lessons from extreme inflationary episodes, known as hyperinflations, to offer perspective on less extreme inflationary periods.

Campus Affairs

A collection of Maroon, Gold and white button-style pins adorned with the Block M representing the University of Minnesota are strewn in a pile

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Updates suggest strong fall enrollment compared to a year ago for the U of M system

Systemwide, more first-year students have confirmed their intent to attend the University of Minnesota this fall compared to the same time one year ago, one of several updates received by the University’s Board of Regents this week.

A Maroon banner with Gold outline and Gold lettering spelling out University of Minnesota, Driven to Discover, hangs on a light pole along the Northrop Mall on the Twin Cities campus with historic Northrop in the background

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University of Minnesota Board of Regents set to discuss proposed annual operating budget

The Board of Regents will review President Joan Gabel’s recommended operating budget for the coming fiscal year at its June meeting.

COVID-19 Stories, Insights, Expertise

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[VIDEO] Ask a U of M Expert: Addressing vaccine myths and hesitancy

Part of the new “Ask a U of M Expert” video talks, Dr. Mansky answered questions from journalists about vaccine 101, myths and hesitancy.

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U of M receives CDC funding to sequence 6,000 COVID samples

The University of Minnesota Genomics Center (UMGC) announced today it has received funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct genome sequencing on 6,000 COVID-19 samples to aid national and global viral surveillance efforts.

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Pandemic gives student real-world emergency management experience

A student’s experience providing services to the homeless during the pandemic solidified her sense of purpose while she pursued her degree.

Education

Breanne Retherford, hair pulled back, smiles at camera from a table at a meeting.

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Going beyond volunteering

Meet a newly graduated student who touched the lives of countless people in need.

Jodi Dworkin on the left and a girl looking at a screen on the right.

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Talking limiting screen time with U of M

University of Minnesota Professor Jodi Dworkin speaks to how screen time usage has changed, provides advice for parents, and the importance of screen-free time for families.

Health

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Talking men’s health with U of M

Cuong Pham from the Community-University Health Care Center answers questions about why it is important for men to have annual appointments and how to navigate health questions with their primary care provider.

Veggie burger patties on a wooden cutting board

Research Brief

Are plant-based ground beef alternative products healthier than ground beef?

The study was led by School of Public Health Professor Lisa Harnack.

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Talking PTSD Month with the U of M

Professor Sophia Albott discusses the origins of PTSD, common misconceptions of the disorder and today’s treatment options.

Law and Policy

Expert Alert

Supreme Court case on women’s exclusion from military registration

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging the constitutionality of women’s exclusion from military registration.

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How biking infrastructure has changed during the pandemic

Lindsey talks about the a U of M ongoing study's analysis of the annual daily bicycle traffic volumes during the pandemic.

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A worldwide emergency

Alumna Sanda Ojiambo helps fight climate change as executive director of the Global Compact at the United Nations.

Science and Technology

A diagram depicting the different s-, p-, and d-wave superconducting states in the metal Niobium diselenide.

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Researchers uncover unique properties of a promising new superconductor

A study led by University of Minnesota physics researchers has discovered that a unique superconducting metal is more resilient when used as a very thin layer.

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The risk of cyber attacks on the food and agriculture supply chain

Following an attack of hackers stealing information from the world’s largest meat company, the University of Minnesota is taking a closer look at what this could mean for the future of food production.

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Researchers discover a key cause of energy loss in spintronic materials

A study led by U of M researchers uncovered a property of magnetic materials that will allow engineers to develop more efficient spintronic devices in the future, which could lead to faster and more efficient computing and data storage.

Sports and Recreation

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Talking aquatic invasive species with the U of M

Amy Kinsley, an assistant professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota, answers questions on what the latest research on AIS shows, what boaters and anglers alike can do to stop the spread of AIS, as well as the new AIS Explorer dashboard.

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Bacon, Steveson win NCAA titles

Sarah Bacon won her third and fourth national championships in diving, and Gable Steveson claimed his first national title as a heavyweight wrestler.

The Gopher women's gymnastics team after winning the Big Ten title.

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Gophers win Big Ten gymnastics title

The women’s gymnastics team captures crown with record-breaking team score, and Lexy Ramler is named Gymnast of the Year.

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UMN in the News

May 19, 2021

Infected deer farm, dumping pose threat to northern Minnesota's deer population

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May 18, 2021

Bee Week on the Buzz: A passion for pollinators at the U of M Bee Lab

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May 17, 2021

Carlson School 2020 graduates finally get their commencement ceremony

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