Jessica Tarnowski ’15 was always curious about the genetic basis of hereditary diseases. Now she helps those at risk for sickle-cell anemia and other conditions to access health care services.
Three years after joining a bone marrow registry as a Gopher swimmer, student-athlete development intern Kaela Anderson found herself undergoing surgery to help save the life of a stranger.
Although summer means a break from athletic competition, University of Minnesota student-athletes and the MAGIC (Maroon and Gold Impacting the Community) program continue to make a difference within the community.
Making sure that our youth get enough exercise is an ongoing challenge. A new design solution is working out well for girls in the Twin Cities Somali community.
On the heels of celebrating five years in its building on Minneapolis’ Northside, the Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center receives a grant to move an important program forward.
Every year, University-trained Master Gardeners volunteer more than 130,000 hours of service to make Minnesota’s communities more sustainable and enjoyable.
Thirteen U of M athletics teams have been honored with Academic Progress Rates awards, tops among public universities. The awards are given to teams performing in the top 10 percent in their sport.
The University of Minnesota has claimed the 2014-15 Border Battle over the University of Wisconsin in the annual rivalry that tracks head-to-head and comparative results in 22 sports. The Golden Gophers outscored the Badgers 465-415.
