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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Recent Minnesota Law grads are making their mark at top firms across the country, all while continuing the pro bono work and commitment to community they began in law school.

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.