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New Sezzle Scholarship focuses support on underrepresented students

The University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering (CSE) announced today a four-year collaboration with Minneapolis-headquartered digital payment solution Sezzle that includes a $124,000 donation from Sezzle to fund a full, four-year scholarship to a deserving CSE undergraduate student.

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Identifying obstacles for higher-ed students during the pandemic

U of M staff member Krista Soria talks about the importance of understanding the pandemic’s impact upon students and of sharing the data with university leaders, staff and faculty so that they can make decisions to better address the significant challenges students are facing.

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University of Minnesota Twin Cities shapes future of healthcare with opening of cutting-edge interprofessional health science facility

University of Minnesota Twin Cities announces HSEC's inaugural year.

U of M Regents seal preserved from Memorial Stadium

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Gopher Athletics to implement personnel cost savings measures as Board of Regents considers proposal to discontinue four athletic programs

In response to Gopher Athletics' anticipated revenue shortfall this fiscal year, the Board of Regents approved personnel cost savings measures and reviewed a recommendation to discontinue four existing Gopher program.

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U of M School of Public Health to establish the Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving

With more than $2.5 million in support from the CDC, the School of Public Health will establish the Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving.

A young masked man points into the air in a cafe-like space.

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Coronavirus: the inside story

Researchers trace the flow of virus-laden air in interior spaces—including our lungs.

Research Brief

New insight on the impacts of Earth’s biosphere on air quality

A new study led by a team of University of Minnesota researchers provides the first global satellite measurements of one of the most important chemicals affecting Earth’s atmosphere.

Research Brief

Prioritizing coastal wetlands for marsh bird conservation in the U.S. Great Lakes

Human activity surrounding the Great Lakes has resulted in marsh bird population declines.

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University of Minnesota startup RoundtableRx to reroute unused medications away from disposal to help those in need

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities announced today the launch of RoundtableRx, a nonprofit startup that will donate unused medications to Minnesotans across the state who struggle to afford their prescriptions.

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Engineering speciation events in insects may be used to control harmful pests and provide safe containment of transgenes

New research provides the foundations for scientists to be able to prevent genetically modified organisms from reproducing with wild organisms.

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Bringing inclusivity to sports apparel

Sarah Klecker is putting her design degree to work creating functional clothing for athletes of all kinds.

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University of Minnesota receives $18M grant for materials research

The University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $18 million in renewed funding over the next six years for the University’s Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC).

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University of Minnesota continues focus on enhancing diversity and inclusion among staff

In support of one of the primary commitments in the University of Minnesota’s recently updated systemwide strategic plan, MPact 2025, the Board of Regents will discuss at its upcoming September meeting strategies for enhancing diversity and inclusion among University staff members.

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U of M awarded $12.5 million to create new institute to further understanding of the impact of biodiversity change on Earth

The Biology Integration Institute is aimed at revolutionizing how the world understands the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss.

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New Sezzle Scholarship focuses support on underrepresented students

Identifying obstacles for higher-ed students during the pandemic

University of Minnesota Twin Cities shapes future of healthcare with opening of cutting-edge interprofessional health science facility

Gopher Athletics to implement personnel cost savings measures as Board of Regents considers proposal to discontinue four athletic programs

U of M School of Public Health to establish the Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving

Coronavirus: the inside story

New insight on the impacts of Earth’s biosphere on air quality

Prioritizing coastal wetlands for marsh bird conservation in the U.S. Great Lakes

University of Minnesota startup RoundtableRx to reroute unused medications away from disposal to help those in need

Engineering speciation events in insects may be used to control harmful pests and provide safe containment of transgenes

Bringing inclusivity to sports apparel

University of Minnesota receives $18M grant for materials research

University of Minnesota continues focus on enhancing diversity and inclusion among staff

U of M awarded $12.5 million to create new institute to further understanding of the impact of biodiversity change on Earth

Sentinels in the sky

The river runs through it

Cedar Creek

Talking mental health with U of M

Renée Crichlow appointed as Inaugural Mac Baird Chair in Family Medicine Advocacy and Policy

Talking ovarian cancer awareness with U of M