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State investment shows support for U of M’s education, outreach, research

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State investment shows support for U of M’s education, outreach, research

Today, University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler responded to the close of the Minnesota legislative session.

America’s uneven war toll

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America’s uneven war toll

Dead and wounded are increasingly from poorer parts of country, says study.

Two University of Minnesota students named 2017 Astronaut Scholars

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Two University of Minnesota students named 2017 Astronaut Scholars

Two U of M students have been named Astronaut Scholars for the 2017-18 academic year. 

Helping vets succeed in business

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Helping vets succeed in business

The Carlson MBA program helps military vets translate their skills into careers.

Extension receives $1 million to help Greater Minnesota

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Extension receives $1 million to help Greater Minnesota

Federal research grants build upon ‘brain gain’ studies, local food access to wholesale distribution      

Gopher softball team wins B1G

The Gopher softball team holds its banner for winning the Big Ten Tournament championship.

Gopher softball team wins B1G

The U of M softball team has backed up its Big Ten regular season title with another championship—its second straight Big Ten Tournament title—and now looks to make a move in the NCAA Tournament.

3D-printed ‘bionic skin’ could give robots the sense of touch

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3D-printed ‘bionic skin’ could give robots the sense of touch

Discovery could lead to electronics printed on real human skin.

UMN announces launch of agricultural partnership between Brazil and MN

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UMN announces launch of agricultural partnership between Brazil and MN

UMN and Embrapa are joining forces to tackle problems of viable productivity growth in agriculture.

U of M startup enVerde LLC to commercialize new waste-to-energy technology

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U of M startup enVerde LLC to commercialize new waste-to-energy technology

Startup company enVerde signed an agreement with the U to develop a technology that converts organic waste into syngas.

U report explores healthy and equitable development in Twin Cities suburbs

Healthy and Equitable Development Project

U report explores healthy and equitable development in Twin Cities suburbs

Healthy & Equitable Development Project identifies issues, opportunity in affordable living, active transportation.

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