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The new Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation seeks to foster interdisciplinary, community-engaged approaches to support students, researchers and the community when addressing critical issues related to aging.

Ann Philbrick with the College of Pharmacy talks about the flu vaccine and the health benefits of getting routine immunizations. 

School of Nursing Professor Siobhan McMahon talks explains how physical activity in older adults can help prevent falls and related injuries. 

The University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering (CSE) announced today a four-year collaboration with Minneapolis-headquartered digital payment solution Sezzle that includes a $124,000 donation from Sezzle to fund a full, four-year scholarship to a deserving CSE undergraduate student.

Research and technology commercialization efforts included many COVID-19 related projects and innovations.

U of M staff member Krista Soria talks about the importance of understanding the pandemic’s impact upon students and of sharing the data with university leaders, staff and faculty so that they can make decisions to better address the significant challenges students are facing.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities announces HSEC's inaugural year. 

In response to Gopher Athletics' anticipated revenue shortfall this fiscal year, the Board of Regents approved personnel cost savings measures and reviewed a recommendation to discontinue four existing Gopher program.

Researchers trace the flow of virus-laden air in interior spaces—including our lungs.

With more than $2.5 million in support from the CDC, the School of Public Health will establish the Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving.

A new study led by a team of University of Minnesota researchers provides the first global satellite measurements of one of the most important chemicals affecting Earth’s atmosphere.

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities announced today the launch of RoundtableRx, a nonprofit startup that will donate unused medications to Minnesotans across the state who struggle to afford their prescriptions.

New research provides the foundations for scientists to be able to prevent genetically modified organisms from reproducing with wild organisms. 

Human activity surrounding the Great Lakes has resulted in marsh bird population declines.

Sarah Klecker is putting her design degree to work creating functional clothing for athletes of all kinds.
 

The University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $18 million in renewed funding over the next six years for the University’s Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC).

In support of one of the primary commitments in the University of Minnesota’s recently updated systemwide strategic plan, MPact 2025, the Board of Regents will discuss at its upcoming September meeting strategies for enhancing diversity and inclusion among University staff members.

The Biology Integration Institute is aimed at revolutionizing how the world understands the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss.

From its perch on Hennepin Island and straddling the Mississippi River, St. Anthony Falls Laboratory is a unique and world-class research space for all things water… and then some.

An hour north of the Twin cities, U of M researchers and students lead the fight in humanity’s supreme battle: to stave off climate disaster and repair the Earth.