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Agriculture and Environment

The new solar array in the parking lot next to Mondale Hall.

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Leading by example

At the University of Minnesota, combating climate change is serious business and a top priority.

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Proposing a ‘ReToast’ to less food waste

Four food science and nutrition students have found a way to turn food waste into an award-winning cookie concept.

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U of M researchers find as planet warms, the world's lakes are losing oxygen rapidly

Changes threaten biodiversity, coldwater fish habitat, and drinking water quality.

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Architecture and Design

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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.

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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.

Arts and Humanities

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University of Minnesota Professor Tanisha Fazal named 2021 Andrew Carnegie Fellow

Fazal is one of 26 fellows selected this year out of 311 people nominated.

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.

Business and Management

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Female founders build a startup with a style all their own

Years of building their skills and knowledge have paid off with a brand they can be proud of, say U of M alums.

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Understanding and preparing for periods of inflation

Professor Mark Bergen in the Carlson School of Management suggests we can use lessons from extreme inflationary episodes, known as hyperinflations, to offer perspective on less extreme inflationary periods.

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$50 million scholarship fund positions U of M’s Carlson School to fuel future workforce

With the creation of a new, $50 million endowed scholarship fund, the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management is now better able to attract, retain, and train top scholars who will become future business leaders in Minnesota and beyond.

Campus Affairs

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Updates suggest strong fall enrollment compared to a year ago for the U of M system

Systemwide, more first-year students have confirmed their intent to attend the University of Minnesota this fall compared to the same time one year ago, one of several updates received by the University’s Board of Regents this week.

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University of Minnesota Board of Regents set to discuss proposed annual operating budget

The Board of Regents will review President Joan Gabel’s recommended operating budget for the coming fiscal year at its June meeting.

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U of M finance leaders provide update and reiterate recommendations to address current fiscal year budget deficit

University of Minnesota leaders on Thursday discussed pandemic-related deficits in the current fiscal year and approaches that continue to help the University close budget gaps.

COVID-19 Stories, Insights, Expertise

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[VIDEO] Ask a U of M Expert: Addressing vaccine myths and hesitancy

Part of the new “Ask a U of M Expert” video talks, Dr. Mansky answered questions from journalists about vaccine 101, myths and hesitancy.

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U of M receives CDC funding to sequence 6,000 COVID samples

The University of Minnesota Genomics Center (UMGC) announced today it has received funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct genome sequencing on 6,000 COVID-19 samples to aid national and global viral surveillance efforts.

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Pandemic gives student real-world emergency management experience

A student’s experience providing services to the homeless during the pandemic solidified her sense of purpose while she pursued her degree.

Education

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Talking limiting screen time with U of M

University of Minnesota Professor Jodi Dworkin speaks to how screen time usage has changed, provides advice for parents, and the importance of screen-free time for families.

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U of M survey: PK-12 students, families and educators agree learning occurred, but more mental health resources are needed

Minnesota educators, families and students agree that PK-12 students learned during the first half of the 2020-21 school year, according to a University of Minnesota analysis of the new Minnesota Safe Learning Survey.

Health

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Weight teasing is a risk factor for disordered eating in young people across demographic groups

The study was led by Ph.D. student Laura Hooper and published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.

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U of M School of Public Health and Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies collaborate on unique Certificate in Healthcare Management for Behavioral Health

The Certificate in Healthcare Management for Behavioral Health will provide skills in human resources and managing a practice, a deeper understanding of the larger U.S. healthcare system and its finances and leadership training.

Law and Policy

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Supreme Court case on women’s exclusion from military registration

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging the constitutionality of women’s exclusion from military registration.

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How biking infrastructure has changed during the pandemic

Lindsey talks about the a U of M ongoing study's analysis of the annual daily bicycle traffic volumes during the pandemic.

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A worldwide emergency

Alumna Sanda Ojiambo helps fight climate change as executive director of the Global Compact at the United Nations.

Science and Technology

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Researchers discover a key cause of energy loss in spintronic materials

A study led by U of M researchers uncovered a property of magnetic materials that will allow engineers to develop more efficient spintronic devices in the future, which could lead to faster and more efficient computing and data storage.

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Two University of Minnesota students named 2021 Astronaut Scholars

University students Sauviz Alaei and Nathan Pharis named 2021 Astronaut Scholars.

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U of M receives CDC funding to sequence 6,000 COVID samples

The University of Minnesota Genomics Center (UMGC) announced today it has received funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct genome sequencing on 6,000 COVID-19 samples to aid national and global viral surveillance efforts.

Sports and Recreation

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Talking aquatic invasive species with the U of M

Amy Kinsley, an assistant professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota, answers questions on what the latest research on AIS shows, what boaters and anglers alike can do to stop the spread of AIS, as well as the new AIS Explorer dashboard.

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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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.

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UMN in the News

May 19, 2021

Infected deer farm, dumping pose threat to northern Minnesota's deer population

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May 18, 2021

Bee Week on the Buzz: A passion for pollinators at the U of M Bee Lab

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May 17, 2021

Carlson School 2020 graduates finally get their commencement ceremony

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