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Talking with U of M

Talking cleft and craniofacial awareness with U of M

Cleft and craniofacial conditions are some of the most common birth defects nationally and worldwide, yet are often poorly understood by the public. Dr. Anna Thurmes with the School of Dentistry discusses the conditions for Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month.
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Quiet Hiring

Hiring is slowing down in the United States, according to the June report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics last week.

Mississippi river with students in canoes
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Keeping campus water clean

Situated in the Land of 10,000 lakes and with America’s greatest river running through campus, it’s no surprise that the University of Minnesota takes clean water seriously.

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Broadband access for rural health

School of Public Health Associate Professor Carrie Henning-Smith has written and testified before Congress about the importance of high-speed internet access for rural health. 

old radio equipment and football on shelf of Re-use Center
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Working toward zero waste

The University of Minnesota ranks #1 in the Big Ten for keeping waste out of landfills, but we’re not done yet. Discover how we’re working toward zero waste.

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Powering a cleaner campus

From energy efficient buildings to solar power, the University of Minnesota is working to cut carbon and power a cleaner campus.

cyclists crossing the commuter bridge over the Mississippi river
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Commuting with less carbon

A new Climate Action Plan aims to reduce University of Minnesota emissions from commuting 40 percent by 2033. Explore how we’ll get there.

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New funding for high-speed internet access across the country

On June 26, President Biden announced how $42.5 billion will be distributed across the country to expand access to broadband internet. Each state will receive at least $107 million in funding, with the goal to provide high-speed internet access to all by 2030.