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Cut it down. Spray it. Pull the seedlings. Buckthorn still finds a way to return. For decades, land managers have thrown nearly every tool they have at the tenacious invasive. University of Minnesota researchers are making progress towards biological control for common buckthorn, one of Minnesota's toughest invasive plants. 

University of Minnesota senior Margaret Xiao won one of science’s most coveted fellowships. The economics, computer science and data science major credits a network of faculty and mentors with preparing her for this moment.

School of Public Health data science student Griffin Roberts is passionate about building healthier, more connected communities.

From disease surveillance to food safety, University of Minnesota alumni and students are building a healthier world.

The University of Minnesota's Itasca Biological Station is a world-renowned destination for students seeking hands-on, place-based learning. Students run experiments and test hypotheses in the natural world, where they often experience a profound spark of inspiration alongside others with similar passions.

Associate professor Perle Zhitnitskiy uses virtual reality and artificial intelligence to immerse veterinary students in real-world experiences — and give them the freedom to fail and try again.

Researchers have developed a new strategy that could help compostable plastics break down more quickly under everyday composting conditions, reducing the need for specialized industrial facilities.

Aidan Thomason was looking for a public policy education focused on migration, human rights and “public service as something that’s virtuous.” She found it through the Master of Human Rights program.

Minnesota Carlson undergraduate students in the Impact Lab partnered with Dual Citizen Brewing Company to help promote its social mission and expand its reach through events.

Brennen Lishman talks about what it means to play a key role in the University of Minnesota Marching Band, and why he's excited to create an environment where everyone has what they need to succeed.

Melissa Polonenko's PoloLab aims to streamline hearing loss assessment for children or those unable to effectively communicate their experience in typical diagnostic assessments. Her lab offers hands-on research and learning opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students. 

One in three college students experience depression and anxiety. From courses to practical resources and programming, the Bakken Center is finding new ways to improve student mental health across campus. Students report the center helps them manage stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and more.

For Alex Rapp, pursuing her dream of becoming a physician required more than a one-size-fits-all curriculum. Through the University of Minnesota’s Health and Wellbeing Sciences major, Rapp has found the flexibility to build her own pre-med path, from leading cadaver dissections to experiencing the front lines of emergency medicine.