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Agriculture and Environment

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University of Minnesota researchers develop novel, field-deployable test for CWD

The team has affirmed the approach in both the lab and the field.

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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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.

Expert Alert

Iran nuclear deal talks

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

News Release

“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

Expert Alert

Expert Alert: Building stronger and sustainable supply chains for a post-pandemic world

Carlson School of Management Professor Kingshuk “KK” Sinha can speak to the weaknesses in the supply chains of the high-tech industry to agribusiness and health care, and what solutions for the future may look like.

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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.

Campus Affairs

Former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale smiles as he addresses a crowd at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs, standing behind a lecture with a large Maroon face highlighted by a Gold Block M

News Release

Statement from President Gabel on passing of Walter Mondale

University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel reflects on the passing of Vice President Walter Mondale, an extraordinary civil servant and distinguished U of M alum.

News Release

U of M President Joan Gabel Named University Vice Chair for Council on Competitiveness

The council is a national non-profit organization committed to increasing the United States' economic competitiveness in the global marketplace and bringing high-value economic activity into the United States.

News Release

University of Minnesota Twin Cities student awarded 2021 Truman Scholarship

University of Minnesota Twin Cities junior Gurtaran Johal has been named a 2021 Truman Scholar.

COVID-19 Stories, Insights, Expertise

Expert Alert

Expert Alert: Building stronger and sustainable supply chains for a post-pandemic world

Carlson School of Management Professor Kingshuk “KK” Sinha can speak to the weaknesses in the supply chains of the high-tech industry to agribusiness and health care, and what solutions for the future may look like.

Michelle Hutchens and occupational therapist Kelly Holden

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Occupational therapist helps in COVID-19 patient’s recovery

U of M alumna Kelly Holden used her expertise to help a patient overcome numerous hurdles in her COVID-19 recovery.

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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.

Education

Gurtaran Johal, dark hair, white shirt, large hoop earrings, poses at home.

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U of M junior wins coveted Truman Scholarship

Gurtaran Johal credits her parents with instilling her drive 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.

Health

Research Brief

Improving drug efficacy against prostate cancer and related bone growths

Hongbo Pang from the College of Pharmacy found a better drug delivery system to treat prostate cancer and bone growths.

Talking with U of M

Talking community-led climate justice with the U of M

Dr. Surapaneni shares how people can get involved in community-led climate justice today to reduce the impact of climate change on human health.

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Occupational therapist helps in COVID-19 patient’s recovery

U of M alumna Kelly Holden used her expertise to help a patient overcome numerous hurdles in her COVID-19 recovery.

Law and Policy

Tony Sanchez, Emanual Williams, and Mica Standing Soldier

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Law students support community during Chauvin trial

Three law students are coordinating civic education and engagement efforts through a unique collaboration with the Minneapolis-based Legal Rights Center.

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.

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.

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.

News Release

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 16, 2021

Unemployment Is High. Why Are Businesses Struggling to Hire?

New York Times

April 16, 2021

Graduate student curates Northrop exhibit highlighting Indigenous canoeing communities

Minnesota Daily

April 16, 2021

Three Aspiring Indian American Public Service Leaders Among Latest Cohort of Truman Scholars

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