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Supreme Court limits EPA’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions

Following the Supreme Court’s decision to limit the ability of the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, Associate Professor Gabe Chan provides expert comment on the implications for energy transition and climate.

Portrait of Professor Terry sitting outside with trees and grass in the background.

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New FTC guidelines for social media influencers

Christopher Terry with the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication is available to comment on the potential impact of a new ruling by the Federal Trade Commission on advertising disclosures by social media influencers.

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How AV policies impact social equity

A new study from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs shows how AVs could impact social equity.

Osman says the grateful smiles of elders and the laughter of children kept her going when things got tough.

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Once a refugee herself, student organizes relief mission to Somalia

Law student Samia Osman spent her winter break fact-finding and delivering humanitarian aid to her drought-stricken native land.

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U.S. Supreme Court nomination

Christina Ewing comments on what Americans can expect in the coming Supreme Court nomination.

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Philsan Isaak: A brilliant undergrad

With an eye toward law school, Philsan Isaak wants to do her part to make the world a better place.

Emily Buchholz, Molly Mckinsey, and Edmond Pine examine honeycomb held by Susan Brown, owner of Mademoiselle Miel, on the roof of her shop ~Photo by Tony Nelson.

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Minnesota Law students help bee nonprofit to get airborne

Law students Molly McKinsey and Edmund Pine got a honey of an assignment assisting a local business.

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Tadd Johnson: Building relationships from the ground up

Since becoming the senior director of American Indian Tribal Nations Relations, Tadd Johnson has opened a meaningful dialogue between the U of M and Minnesota’s tribes.

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Korina Barry: Creating 'the community we deserve'

As U of M alumna Korina Barry transitions from a career in child welfare to a new position in Indigenous advocacy, she reflects on her own personal journey.

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Kate Beane: Returning home, restoring a name

The epitome of a lifelong learner, Kate Beane has worked tirelessly to understand the links between the historic and contemporary experiences of her Native community.

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A nontraditional student finds his calling in law

A former truck driver and a father of four, Brandon Redmon's interests include labor law and civil rights.

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Women in Afghanistan

University of Minnesota Law School Professor Fionnuala D. Ní Aoláin is available to provide expert comment on the special challenges faced by women with the return of Taliban control in Afghanistan.

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Connecting rural women leaders

Recent graduate Kate Stower has become a strong advocate for involving more women in leadership roles in Greater Minnesota.

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Supreme Court case on women’s exclusion from military registration

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging the constitutionality of women’s exclusion from military registration.

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How biking infrastructure has changed during the pandemic

Lindsey talks about the a U of M ongoing study's analysis of the annual daily bicycle traffic volumes during the pandemic.

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A worldwide emergency

Alumna Sanda Ojiambo helps fight climate change as executive director of the Global Compact at the United Nations.

Tony Sanchez, Emanual Williams, and Mica Standing Soldier

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Law students support community during Chauvin trial

Three law students are coordinating civic education and engagement efforts through a unique collaboration with the Minneapolis-based Legal Rights Center.

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Expanding the Supreme Court

Professor Timothy Johnson in the College of Liberal Arts and Law School is available to comment on expanding the U.S. Supreme Court and the impact on the judicial nomination process.

On a sunny day in Florida, Hakeem Onafowokan poses on the track at Dayton, with grandstand in the background.

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A legal career on the fast track

An internship led Law School grad Hakeem Onafowokan to his role as corporate counsel at NASCAR.

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Newly minted attorney argues clemency project case

A U of M law student took on representation of a client serving a 14-year prison sentence for a low-level drug offense.