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On a sunny day in Florida, Hakeem Onafowokan poses on the track at Dayton, with grandstand in the background.

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A legal career on the fast track

An internship led Law School grad Hakeem Onafowokan to his role as corporate counsel at NASCAR.

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Serious money for women's rights

As executive director of Women Moving Millions, a U of M alum is bridging the gap between funders and organizers in the fight for women’s rights.

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Driven to support people with disabilities

Not finding the major she wanted, a U of M student created her own.

Agriculture and Environment

Research Brief

Reflecting sunlight could cool the Earth’s ecosystem

Jessica Hellmann with the Institute on the Environment co-authored research on solar climate intervention's effect on ecology.

Research Brief

U of M researchers develop 99.9% accurate genetic test for early detection of Palmer Amaranth

Researchers hope to make the new test technology commercially available to agronomic professionals across the United States by the end of 2021.

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New U of M study outlines recommendations for conserving state’s threatened groundwater supply

Researchers examined four aquifers across Minnesota to determine if aquifer storage and recovery may provide a solution to meet future demands of residents, industry and agriculture.

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Architecture and Design

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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.

A sketch of a person opening a door to look out on sunny landsacpe

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How I spent the summer of COVID-19

Meet three U of M students who found a silver lining after the pandemic changed their plans.

Arts and Humanities

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.

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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.

Business and Management

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Serious money for women's rights

As executive director of Women Moving Millions, a U of M alum is bridging the gap between funders and organizers in the fight for women’s rights.

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Student earns U of M’s first online MBA

The U of M’s evolution in the online space allows the University to offer working professional students the opportunity to engage where and when they choose.

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Innovating during a pandemic

These savvy alumni are building business models and products that can help their businesses—and their customers—thrive, even during a global pandemic.

Campus Affairs

Black iron gates along the sidewalk welcome visitors to the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus with a Maroon sign with Gold lettering spelling out "University of Minnesota"

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U of M joins 35 university leaders nationwide to launch Taskforce on Higher Education and Opportunity

Today, the University of Minnesota joined nearly 40 institutions to launch the Taskforce on Higher Education and Opportunity

A bed of Maroon flowers, accented by Gold flowers in the shape of a Block M in the center of the flower bed, welcome visitors to the Twin Cities campus as they come down 15th Avenue Southeast and through the University's gates

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Annual report of the Student Representatives to University of Minnesota Board of Regents outlines aspirations around equity, access and advocacy

On March 12, the University of Minnesota Board of Regents Student Representatives presented the Board with their annual report.

A Maroon banner with Gold text reading University of Minnesota, Driven to Discover hangs off a light post in the foreground, with Northrop's facade in the background on a clear, autumn day

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University of Minnesota announces return to campus for Fall 2021 Semester

The University of Minnesota announced today that all of its campuses are planning to return to fully on-campus operations the coming Fall 2021 semester.

COVID-19 Stories, Insights, Expertise

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Hippocrates Cafe: Reflections on the Pandemic

Hippocrates Cafe: Reflections on the Pandemic will be airing nationally on American Public Television in April.

Talking with U of M

Talking vaccine anxiety, guilt and shaming with the U of M

Medical School Professor Sophia Albott discusses these three emerging vaccination attitudes and how to manage them as the vaccine access widens to new populations.

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Talking mental health during the pandemic with U of M

Community-University Health Care Center Case Manager Rachel Fuller talks about mental health and substance abuse challenges she is seeing in her practice.

Education

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Driven to support people with disabilities

Not finding the major she wanted, a U of M student created her own.

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A career in hockey, and what comes after

After a long career in the NHL and the founding of a nonprofit that raises awareness for mental health issues, a U of M alum returns to finish his degree.

Health

Research Brief

How pharmacists contribute meaningfully in primary health care

College of Pharmacy Associate Professor Kylee Funk found that pharmacists improve primary care in clinics.

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Hippocrates Cafe: Reflections on the Pandemic

Hippocrates Cafe: Reflections on the Pandemic will be airing nationally on American Public Television in April.

Talking with U of M

Talking vaccine anxiety, guilt and shaming with the U of M

Medical School Professor Sophia Albott discusses these three emerging vaccination attitudes and how to manage them as the vaccine access widens to new populations.

Law and Policy

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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A legal career on the fast track

An internship led Law School grad Hakeem Onafowokan to his role as corporate counsel at NASCAR.

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Newly minted attorney argues clemency project case

A U of M law student took on representation of a client serving a 14-year prison sentence for a low-level drug offense.

Science and Technology

carbonate rocks from the Del Mar East methane seep

Research Brief

Research Brief: Ocean bacteria release carbon into the atmosphere

Research could help scientists better estimate Earth’s carbon budget.

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From stardust to pale blue dot: Carbon's interstellar journey to Earth

Two studies involving UMN researcher help explain the role of carbon in life on Earth.

The researchers created the miniaturized, head-mounted microscope for studying the mouse brain using LEDs for illumination, miniature lenses for focusing, and a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) for capturing images. It includes interlocking magnets that let it be easily affixed to structurally realistic 3D-printed transparent polymer skulls, known as See-Shells, that the researchers developed in previous studies. Credit: Rynes and Surinach, et al., Kodandaramaiah Lab, University of Minnesota

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Unique mini-microscope provides insight into complex brain functions

Head-mounted device on free-moving mice reveals how regions of the brain interact.

Sports and Recreation

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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.

The Gopher men's hockey team after winning the Big Ten Tournament.

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Men’s hockey team claims Big Ten Tournament title

The Gophers knocked off rival Wisconsin and will open NCAA Tournament play as a No. 1 seed.

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UMN in the News

April 9, 2021

Minnesota public colleges expecting more than $400 million in stimulus funds, yet budget deficits remain

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April 9, 2021

Palmer amaranth seed detection methods advancing

Brownfield Ag News

April 8, 2021

Derek Chauvin trial: From the courtroom to the classroom

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