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Campers work on different camping skills at Bohemian Flats Park, including putting up a tent

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A camp for kids celebrates every voice

The Sioris Family University of Minnesota Kids Who Stutter Camp is an opportunity for kids to build confidence, community, and family.

A Black male teacher shows two young students something on a laptop.

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Making Minnesota schools more reflective of their students

Black Men Teach and the College of Education and Human Development aim to recruit more Black male teachers to Minnesota.

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College of Veterinary Medicine researchers work with USDA to address bird flu in dairy cattle

A $1.5 million grant will fund nine collaborative projects to rapidly increase our knowledge about the virus.

Agriculture and Environment

Western lowland gorilla from the Dzanga Sangha Protected Area, Central African Republic. In the foreground is a silverback from a troop whose samples were used to characterize the microbiome of wild gorillas in this study.

Research Brief

Study shows gorillas with heart disease have altered gut microbiomes

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in zoo gorillas, but its origins remain unknown. Researchers from the University of Minnesota, in collaboration with national and international partners, studied the trillions of microbes that live in the gastrointestinal tracts of gorillas to find out if there’s a link between the gut microbiome and heart disease.

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Talking pet dental health with University of Minnesota

During pet dental health month, Dr. Jennifer Kelley, an assistant professor of Dentistry and Oral Surgery in the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine, shares ways to support your pet’s dental health.

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Talking invasive species prevention with University of Minnesota

National Invasive Species Awareness Week begins Monday, February 24. It’s a time to learn about the spread of invasive species, the potential threat they pose to our ecosystems and resources, and the work researchers are doing to find solutions.

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College of Veterinary Medicine researchers work with USDA to address bird flu in dairy cattle

A $1.5 million grant will fund nine collaborative projects to rapidly increase our knowledge about the virus.

This map of Minnesota shows the communities selected to receive Phase 1 support from the Empowering Small Minnesota Communities (ESMC) program. Credit: University of Minnesota.

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University of Minnesota partnerships reimagine the future of Minnesota’s small communities

Over 75 communities are already benefiting from the University of Minnesota’s new Empowering Small Minnesota Communities program, part of a state-funded effort to support small community partnerships.

U of M students collaborate with peers from the Singapore University of Technology and Design and the National University of Singapore.

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Exploring design and cuisine in Singapore

Design students experience a transformative learning abroad trip to Singapore.

Arts and Humanities

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College of Veterinary Medicine researchers work with USDA to address bird flu in dairy cattle

A $1.5 million grant will fund nine collaborative projects to rapidly increase our knowledge about the virus.

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A camp for kids celebrates every voice

The Sioris Family University of Minnesota Kids Who Stutter Camp is an opportunity for kids to build confidence, community, and family.

David Leitch and Ryan Goslling chat on the set of Fall Guy

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‘Everything you want is on the other side of fear’

Former stunt performer and one of Hollywood’s biggest directors David Leitch says that a liberal arts degree gives students an understanding of the world and the confidence to take risks.

Business and Management

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Research Brief

AI-generated ad slogans may rival those made by experts

New research from the Carlson School of Management evaluates the use of AI tools to generate advertising taglines.

Image of a desk with tax forms, a computer, a calculator, an alarm clock, glasses, a pen, and a note saying "2024 tax time"

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Talking tax season tips with University of Minnesota

With April on the horizon, tax return season is underway. David Horn, the director of the Master of Business Taxation Program at the Carlson School of Management, offers advice on best practices and what might be different this year.

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University of Minnesota ranks among nation’s top startup creators

The University of Minnesota is a national leader for startup creation, ranking among the top four universities in the country for four consecutive years.

Campus Affairs

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Two University of Minnesota scientists elected as AAAS fellows

Carrie Haskell-Luevano and Douglas Allchin honored as lifetime members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

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University of Minnesota shares healthcare proposal update, what’s at risk

The Board of Regents discussed the University's clinical partnerships and key elements of the all-Minnesota proposal to reshape statewide healthcare as part of its March 2025 meetings.

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Board of Regents to explore unique University of Minnesota spaces serving state’s needs

As part of its March 2025 meetings, the Board of Regents will see the University’s mission in action as they tour the Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center, and Elmer L. Andersen Library.

Education

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Making Minnesota schools more reflective of their students

Black Men Teach and the College of Education and Human Development aim to recruit more Black male teachers to Minnesota.

Miguel Quiñones stands in front of trees.

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Financial literacy for all

University of Minnesota student teaches U.S. financial systems to new Minnesotans.

Two people stand in front of a College of Education and Human Development booth.

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Becoming a ‘Northern Light’ of computer science education

College of Education and Human Development collaborative works to address computer science inequities.

Health

Research Brief

New count of US public health workers

The public health workforce can be difficult to accurately count for a variety of reasons, including that state and local health departments are often organized differently. To address this gap, researchers at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health developed the first comprehensive analysis of state and local public health workers in the U.S. since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Contraceptive pills, condoms and an intrauterine device laying on a violet background.

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First hormone-free male birth control pill clears another milestone

Research from the College of Pharmacy has hit another milestone in the development of the first hormone-free male birth control pill.

Goldy Gopher, a dental student, and a young boy in a clinic receiving dental care

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Smiles all around at annual Give Kids a Smile event

School of Dentistry students provided free dental care to children in need during a nationwide event.

Law and Policy

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Tackling climate change with tax law

This University of Minnesota student has been able to tailor his studies to focus on what matters to him: environmental, energy, and tax law.

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.

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Emulating Humphrey, trying to make lives better

New graduate Harrison Maxwell became interested in urban planning and found a home for graduate school in the school named after his hero.

Science and Technology

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Talking potholes with University of Minnesota

Manik Barman discusses pothole causes, maintenance and driver safety on perilous roads.

Sophie Leaf, a woman with long blonde hair, in a blue gown working in a lab

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Accelerating a career in forensics

A flexible master’s program helped this U of M student to quickly advance in her career fighting crime—from the lab.

Portraits of Professors Larry Edwards and David Tilman

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Two University of Minnesota scientists honored with National Medal of Science

On January 3, 2025, the Biden White House presented Professors R. Lawrence Edwards and David Tilman with the nation’s highest scientific award.

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.

The University of Minnesota Spirit Squad poses with its four trophies in Orlando.

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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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U of M student-athletes match second-best grad rates in school history

U of M student-athletes have matched the second-best Graduation Success Rate (GSR) in school history, with 95 percent of athletes graduating within six years of starting school.

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March 27, 2025

Bird flu outbreak: Handle with care, not panic

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On the cusp of spring migration, Walz urges $4M bird flu defense

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March 27, 2025

The Trump administration’s impact on free speech

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