Story Archive

from left to right: Nakeema Ray, Anya Naylor, Matt Healy, Payton Catron, and Colin Covert

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What does it take to become a performing artist?

Whether studying dance, drama, or music, talented U of M students enjoy a key advantage: a thorough grounding in the liberal arts.

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A young actor commands the stage

From gentle to fierce, no challenge is beyond Anya Naylor's acting skill.

News Release

Laura Coates, CNN Anchor and Chief Legal Analyst, Named U of M Homecoming Grand Marshal

The attorney, journalist and author has become a national voice hosting conversations on politics and the law.

Colin Covert sits in chair on stage with theater seats visible in background

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Down-to-earth acting major juggles diverse interests

Colin Covert wants to create a place where artists can develop new works and bring modern interpretations to the classics.

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A passion to direct high school choirs and musicals

Bubbly vocal music education major Peyton Catron finds everything going her way.

Aerial view of the Morris campus and surrounding area

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Investment in existing facilities continues to be U of M priority

Asset preservation continues to be the wisest, most cost-effective investment to protect and extend the lifespan of these facilities that serve and have been invested in by Minnesotans.

Pregnant person speaking with doctor in medical setting

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U of Minnesota, UCare announce steps to improve health equity and access in underserved communities

The University and UCare announced a new collaboration that strengthens their shared commitment and service to underserved Minnesotans and settles a recent lawsuit over governance

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Masonic Cancer Center retains National Cancer Institute designation as an “Outstanding” Comprehensive Cancer Center

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has renewed its designation of the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota (MCC), as a comprehensive cancer center after a highly competitive and rigorous process.

Arctic foxes (left) and wolves (right) are two examples of predators that have an outsized impact on ecosystems by creating ecological hotspots. Photo credit: Chloé Warret Rodrigues and Voyageurs Wolf Project.

Research Brief

Predators play irreplaceable role in ecosystems

New research shows that predators play a unique and important role in ecosystems by creating ‘ecological hotspots’ — localized areas important for plants and animals.

University of Minnesota students seated at Convocation

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The Class of 2027 arrives at U of M Twin Cities, setting records and representing Minnesota’s diversity

An exceptional class of new students arrives on the Twin Cities campus for Welcome Week.

Image of doctor in white coat holding up a scanned image of a chest and lungs. There are red circles on each side of the chest, as well as a black spot that marks a tumor in the lungs.

Research Brief

Optimizing tobacco cessation treatment with lung cancer screening

Researchers from the U of M Medical School examined how different combinations of behavioral treatment and medication affect tobacco cessation and, going forward, how they can be used to increase the benefits of lung cancer screenings.

Pregnant woman cradling stomach leaning against a tree

Research Brief

Intimate partner violence before or during pregnancy more common among rural residents

Domestic violence, including intimate partner violence (IPV), before, during or after pregnancy is associated with many serious harms, including increased risk of maternal hemorrhage, higher rates of postpartum depression and increased risks of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality.

Shoreline of Middle McDougal Lake, Minnesota, on September 20, 2022, showing burned shoreline.

Research Brief

Wildfires contribute to nutrient-rich, murky water in lakes

New research from the Natural Resources Research Institute examines how direct wildfire burns within watersheds affect lake water quality.

three daschund puppies in a field playing

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A discovery in dogs advances human medicine

Veterinary medicine researchers have identified a genetic variant linked to sudden cardiac death in dogs that has implications for human health.

Person in a lab coat using an electronic tablet.

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PS gene-editing shown to restore neural connections lost in brain disorder

A new study from the University of Minnesota is the first to demonstrate the ability for gene therapy to repair neural connections for those with the rare genetic brain disorder known as Hurler syndrome.

Students speak with a recruiter at the CLA Internship and Career Fair in September 2022.

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Changing up the internship game for students

How the College of Liberal Arts is making the Twin Cities a hotspot for early talent.

Expert Alert

The March on Washington

August 28 marks the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington For Jobs and Freedom. Six decades later, many of the original issues that spurred the march, including poverty and unemployment, remain in the national spotlight.

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New research from the U of M sheds light on the decline of Minnesota's moose population

University of Minnesota researchers discovered evidence that moose in Minnesota consume species that host brainworm

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Finding his nursing niche

Doctor of Nursing Practice student Zach Taylor is finding his passion for health equity and planetary health.

Portrait of Melisa López Franzen standing in front of a vibrant artwork

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University of Minnesota hires executive director of Government and Community Relations

Melisa López Franzen will serve as the University's new executive director of Government and Community Relations, advancing the interests of the entire University of Minnesota System at the Capitol in Saint Paul, in Washington, D.C., and among our community partners and neighbors.