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A five-year plan to grow and maintain the quality of undergraduate students at UMTC is discussed.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities mechanical engineering Professor David Y.H. Pui and civil, environmental and geo- engineering Professor Emmanuel Detournay have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). Both are professors in the University’s College of Science and Engineering.

More than 300 students from grades 6-12 came to Wilson Library on the coldest day of the year to take advantage of the U Libraries’ rich resources and expert library staff. 

One of the world’s largest and stinkiest flowers is on the verge of a rare blooming at the U’s College of Biological Sciences Conservatory and is open for public viewing the week of February 1.

Today, during a special meeting of the University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents findings were delivered from an external review and an internal financial audit to examine key issues following the resignation of Gopher Athletics Director Norwood Teague.

Anticipating the Minnesota Governor and Legislature might consider a supplemental budget bill in the 2016 legislative session, the University of Minnesota is preparing to advance key state priorities.

The University of Minnesota Technological Leadership Institute (TLI) is proud to be a presenting sponsor of the fifth annual Cyber Security Summit. As cyber threats continue to evolve and become more complex, it has become increasingly important for cross-sector collaboration to address the issue. The Cyber Security Summit provides a forum for leaders from academia, business and government to discuss the problem and begin to develop solutions.

More than 135 people, including legislators, alumni, University leaders, and faculty are scheduled to attend an invitation-only Tate Science and Teaching ceremonial groundbreaking.

Survey informs U’s commitment to addressing sexual assault and misconduct

We all dream—even Goldy Gopher. But who we become depends on what we do with our dreams, and on how we go about making them reality. After all, one doesn’t just become Goldy. 

He’s dedicated to building affordable housing and closing the achievement gap. Now former Gopher football player Archie Givens is being honored as this year’s homecoming grand marshal.

At its Friday, September 11 meeting, the University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents will review the President’s recommended six-year capital improvement plan.

Whether it’s a ride on the Mississippi or a game of “I Spy” with the library owls, you’ll find delightful surprises everywhere on the Twin Cities campus.

There are a million reasons to consider the University of Minnesota, but one thing is for sure. You've come to the right place.

Take the Goldy Personality quiz to find out.

Student groups are a great way to get involved. More than 800 student groups are active at the U of M.

The University of Minnesota announced today that it launched a record 16 startup companies over the past year based on discoveries and inventions by its researchers. These companies, which exceed the previous record of 15 companies in fiscal 2014, demonstrate the university’s commitment to bringing cutting-edge research beyond the lab and to the market, where it can benefit society on a larger scale.