From left to right: Dominique Earland, Ayman Elhassan, Akeem Anderson, and Aliya Freburg
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Where it starts

Lives and identities are shaped by decades and centuries. They can be forever altered in minutes or seconds. For the individuals and communities who continue to make Black history at the University of Minnesota and beyond, change starts wherever the powers of creativity, vision, and joy meet.

Agriculture and Environment

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Expert Alert

Impact of road salt and water softeners on the environment

Whether on snowy and icy Minnesota roadways or in the water softener in your home, salt use is common in daily life. Two University of Minnesota experts are available to discuss the lasting effects of salt use on natural resources and simple ways to be smarter with salt.

Jeffrey Strock, a professor at the University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center in Lamberton, Minnesota.
Expert Alert

Dry winter's impact on Minnesota soil

Last winter was unusually warm with significantly less snow than average. Current soil moisture and snowfall data are tracking lower than they were at this time last year.

Architecture and Design

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Talking autism-friendly colors with U of M

Selecting paint colors for your living room, office or classroom can be a big decision — one that impacts not only the feel of the room but the emotions of those within it. Research suggests color may play an even more important role for children with autism.

Arts and Humanities

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You have it in you. You have what it takes.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities (Minneapolis) student Ayman Elhassan found his community and a sense of belonging through the National Association of Black Accountants, where he has become a leader. Now, he works to share those lessons. 

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You can call people out, and you can call them in

Through the University of Minnesota's Medical Scientist Training Program, Dominique Earland (Twin Cities campus in Minneapolis) is pursuing a passion she’s had since a young age: making sure that the principles of human rights have a home in medicine and research.

Business and Management

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Working for the Northside

Colleges across the University of Minnesota are helping bring jobs and opportunities to North Minneapolis.

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Talking tech industry trends with U of M

Information technology is a rapidly changing field that impacts every industry in Minnesota. Colin Miller, faculty director for information technology infrastructure programs in the College of Continuing and Professional Studies, answers questions about the changes and trends Minnesotans can expect to see in the tech industry. 
 

Campus Affairs

Education

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Talking college courses for high school students with U of M

High school students across the state are returning to classrooms and getting back to full schedules of geometry, social studies, physical education and more. But did you know that many high schoolers are simultaneously enrolled in college-level courses through the University of Minnesota?

Health

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Care for the whole family

University of Minnesota researchers and clinicians are piloting a clinic that will provide care to pets and people under one roof. 

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Research Brief

Rising early adult mortality in the US

New research from the University of Minnesota shows that death rates for early adults, or adults aged 25-44, rose sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic and remain higher than expected post-pandemic.
 

Law and Policy

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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.

Science and Technology

Sports and Recreation

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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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A weekend for champions

The University of Minnesota Spirit Squad brought home two more national titles this weekend at the Cheerleading & Dance Team National Championships in Orlando.

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Resources for Journalists

The University Public Relations team for the Twin Cities campus is often the first call for journalists who seek help connecting to faculty experts or who wish to receive information about the University of Minnesota. From news releases to expert alerts to interviews on timely topics, University Public Relations provides the resources journalists need for their reporting in all areas of public interest.