Story Archive

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The unfolding drama of origami engineering

Using origami, University of Minnesota engineers design a stent to prevent brain aneurysms.

News Release

CIDRAP Launches Vaccine Integrity Project

Vaccine Integrity Project is dedicated to safeguarding vaccine use in the U.S.

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A career where ‘failure is not an option’

What University of Minnesota graduate Paul Dye did is nothing short of amazing in the world of aviation and beyond.

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From military medics to physicians

The University of Minnesota’s new Military Medic to Medical School program helps combat medics make the transition from military service to civilian care.

Talking with University of Minnesota

Talking local journalism with the University of Minnesota

Local journalism is an integral part of healthy communities across Minnesota. Unlike national news organizations, local outlets keep you and your neighbors informed about elections, events and other important community updates.

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New hope for small dogs with bad hearts

A novel heart surgery device donated to the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine is helping the smallest of puppies.

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A student innovation eliminates invasive pests

College of Science and Engineering and Carlson School students combine their expertise to design an innovative Japanese beetle trap.

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Engineering real-world solutions

A mechanical engineering student combines her passions for engineering and helping others.

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Building better shelters

As executive director of Simpson Housing Services, a University of Minnesota graduate is watching a four-story shelter go up, along with hopefully the prospects of many it will serve.

Research Brief

Prey size plays surprising role in competition among wolves, bears and cougars

New research from the University of Minnesota upends long-held understanding about how wolves, bears and cougars — three of Yellowstone National Park’s most iconic carnivores — compete for prey.

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How genes affect mother’s milk and infants

Researchers find that many genes influence the composition of milk, with implications for babies’ health.

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Easing the teacher shortage in Minnesota by growing our own

The University of Minnesota offers an alternative path to teaching for those who are working in schools but don’t have a full teaching license.

News Release

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.

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.