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Leaving pain in the rear-view

After 10 years, a patient finds relief from debilitating facial pain in the hands of a skilled neurosurgeon.

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Future engineers tackle Tanzania’s water issues

When students visited Tanzania to study water engineering, they left a colorful first-person account.

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From the front lines to the classroom

Military veteran Andrew Jaunich is pursuing a longtime goal of earning his master's degree in public policy at the Humphrey School.

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Talking processed foods with U of M

March is National Nutrition Month, an opportunity to focus on healthy and informed food choices. Job Ubbink, a professor and head of the Food Science and Nutrition Department at the University of Minnesota, answers questions about the difference between unprocessed, processed, and ultra-processed foods and how to make nutritious choices.

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Rebecca Cunningham selected as next president of the University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents selected Dr. Rebecca Cunningham as the 18th President of the University of Minnesota System at a special meeting today.

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The future of free speech online

In 2021, Texas and Florida passed state laws limiting how social media companies, such as Facebook and X, regulate content on their platforms. The Texas law “bars social-media platforms with at least 50 million active users from blocking, removing, or ‘demonetizing’ content based on the users’ views,” while the Florida law stops social media companies from banning political candidates or journalistic enterprises.

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U of M receives grant to improve care for dental patients with complex conditions

The grant will support technological and facility needs at the Special Healthcare Needs Clinic to improve efficiency in diagnosis, treatment planning and increased accessibility.

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Will the lack of snow impact farmers this spring?

With warmer weather and less snow than usual, Minnesota farmers are discussing potential impacts to the 2024 planting season.

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Language keeper

Jaeden King wants to preserve the Ojibwe language by bringing it to schools in her community.

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Resilient patient, resourceful surgeon

A very young boy gets the gift of a lifetime from a U of M hand surgeon.

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An imperfect journey

From hotel general manager to licensed alcohol and drug counselor, this nontraditional student is seeking more of himself for the benefit of others.

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Practicing on ‘Pup Professors’

Veterinary students get early hands-on experience giving physical exams to volunteer dogs.

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Two University of Minnesota professors elected to the National Academy of Engineering for 2024

Two professors in the College of Science and Engineering were recognized for their outstanding achievements in the fields of structural engineering and polymer development.

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COVID-19 deaths during core pandemic years were likely under-counted

The number of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. may have been under-counted during the first two years of the pandemic. A new study from the University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts, Boston University and University of Pennsylvania, published in the Proceedings of the National Academies of Sciences, shows about 1.2 million excess deaths, meaning more natural-cause deaths than would have been expected, in the pandemic’s first 30 months.

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Winter weather’s impact on Minnesota tourism and the economy

Minnesota’s $22.8 billion tourism industry is a year-round venture drawing outdoors enthusiasts to every part of the state. But what happens when the snow and ice that make winter activities possible don’t materialize due to warmer weather?

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Three finalists named for U of M’s next president

During its February 2024 meeting, the Board of Regents named Laura Bloomberg, Rebecca Cunningham and James Holloway as finalists to be the 18th President of the U of M System.

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Fairview Health Services and University of Minnesota sign Letter of Intent for transformative next chapter of their partnership

This multi-year, multi-phased approach is a significant undertaking, with a comprehensive plan for shared management and governance by both the University of Minnesota and Fairview Health Services.

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Solving the mystery of sudden cardiac death in racehorses

The search for clues that could enable the diagnosis of potentially fatal arrhythmia in horses before it becomes a problem.

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Innovative detection system allows researchers to differentiate oak wilt and drought

Oak forests play a vital role in our ecosystem, providing climate regulation and erosion control across North America. However, these forests face compounding threats from drought and oak wilt, and it can be challenging to tell these two issues apart.

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Gender wage gaps persist among health care workers

Though women perform 77% of health care jobs nationally, gender wage gaps persist, potentially contributing to lower lifetime earnings for millions of women and deterring professional advancement.