Story Archive Displaying 101 - 120 of 126 CategoryAgriculture and EnvironmentArchitecture and DesignArts and HumanitiesBusiness and ManagementCampus AffairsEducationHealthLaw and PolicyScience and TechnologySocial SciencesSports and Recreation News typeExpert AlertFeatureNews ReleaseResearch BriefTalking with U of M News Release University of Minnesota launches incubator to support startup companies based on research discoveries University of Minnesota announces Discovery Launchpad, a startup incubator for bringing research into the marketplace. Feature Bringing meaning to data Extension economics analyst Brigid Tuck helps decision-makers enhance the value in their communities. Feature ‘Making it home’ in regional small towns U of M Extension initiatives help small towns to create a community-wide vision for attracting new residents. Expert Alert A changing retail landscape leading up to Black Friday, from Amazon to mobile shopping Experts explain how the retail landscape is constantly being redefined by both companies and technology. Research Brief Mindfulness meditation impairs motivation in the workplace Researchers found mindfulness meditation did not affect a person’s quality of work, but it did impact their motivation. Expert Alert Financial literacy for families Sharon Powell is available for comment on the importance of financial literacy for families. Expert Alert Low labor force participation rate With a low unemployment rate and larger number of people not working, it is raising concerns about a labor shortage. News Release David Meyer to receive University of Minnesota's 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year award The Entrepreneur of the Year award will be awarded at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, at the Carlson School's 3M Auditorium. Expert Alert Business & consumer impact five years since Bangladesh building collapse April 24, 2013, the Rana Plaza building—which housed several clothing factories—collapsed near Dhaka, Bangladesh. Feature From battlefield to business The U of M’s Carlson School supports veterans with $10 million in scholarships. Feature Using business to fight for human rights Nick Alm knows his life is going to be dedicated to LGBT issues. Feature A project with a purpose Carlson MBA students develop marketing solutions for ReStore. Feature Changing course to make change Non-traditional student Edward Presley is using his life experience to help others succeed. Faculty Profile Tade O. Okediji Tade O. Okediji is a 2016-17 Morse-Alumni Undergraduate Teaching Award Winner Feature Helping vets succeed in business The Carlson MBA program helps military vets translate their skills into careers. Feature An accountant who’s fighting global hunger U of M graduate student Caroline Jones wants to use her accounting skills to help people in need. News Release U Professor Appointed to U.S. President’s Council of Economic Advisers Assistant Professor Aaron Sojourner has been appointed to President Barack Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). Feature Student entrepreneurs go big A U of M student start-up is on the verge of becoming Minnesota’s largest grower of hops. Feature On the future of food Cargill chair and CEO David W. MacLennan spoke at the U recently about the challenges and opportunities we face in feeding the world sustainably. Feature Entrepreneurs Pitch Ideas in Cuba Prior to President Obama’s historic visit, 27 Carlson School students journeyed to Cuba to explore its up-and-coming entrepreneurship ecosystem. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Current page 6 Page 7 Next page Next › Last page Last »
News Release University of Minnesota launches incubator to support startup companies based on research discoveries University of Minnesota announces Discovery Launchpad, a startup incubator for bringing research into the marketplace.
Feature Bringing meaning to data Extension economics analyst Brigid Tuck helps decision-makers enhance the value in their communities.
Feature ‘Making it home’ in regional small towns U of M Extension initiatives help small towns to create a community-wide vision for attracting new residents.
Expert Alert A changing retail landscape leading up to Black Friday, from Amazon to mobile shopping Experts explain how the retail landscape is constantly being redefined by both companies and technology.
Research Brief Mindfulness meditation impairs motivation in the workplace Researchers found mindfulness meditation did not affect a person’s quality of work, but it did impact their motivation.
Expert Alert Financial literacy for families Sharon Powell is available for comment on the importance of financial literacy for families.
Expert Alert Low labor force participation rate With a low unemployment rate and larger number of people not working, it is raising concerns about a labor shortage.
News Release David Meyer to receive University of Minnesota's 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year award The Entrepreneur of the Year award will be awarded at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, at the Carlson School's 3M Auditorium.
Expert Alert Business & consumer impact five years since Bangladesh building collapse April 24, 2013, the Rana Plaza building—which housed several clothing factories—collapsed near Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Feature From battlefield to business The U of M’s Carlson School supports veterans with $10 million in scholarships.
Feature Using business to fight for human rights Nick Alm knows his life is going to be dedicated to LGBT issues.
Feature Changing course to make change Non-traditional student Edward Presley is using his life experience to help others succeed.
Faculty Profile Tade O. Okediji Tade O. Okediji is a 2016-17 Morse-Alumni Undergraduate Teaching Award Winner
Feature Helping vets succeed in business The Carlson MBA program helps military vets translate their skills into careers.
Feature An accountant who’s fighting global hunger U of M graduate student Caroline Jones wants to use her accounting skills to help people in need.
News Release U Professor Appointed to U.S. President’s Council of Economic Advisers Assistant Professor Aaron Sojourner has been appointed to President Barack Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA).
Feature Student entrepreneurs go big A U of M student start-up is on the verge of becoming Minnesota’s largest grower of hops.
Feature On the future of food Cargill chair and CEO David W. MacLennan spoke at the U recently about the challenges and opportunities we face in feeding the world sustainably.
Feature Entrepreneurs Pitch Ideas in Cuba Prior to President Obama’s historic visit, 27 Carlson School students journeyed to Cuba to explore its up-and-coming entrepreneurship ecosystem.
