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Chino Nwakama sitting with children in a classroom

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Sharing his love of science

Chino Nwakama (’23, Neuroscience, College of Biological Sciences) is creating opportunities for historically marginalized and low-income students to connect with science.

Young children play in a daycare setting

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Center-based child care is not linked to behavioral problems

A study from the College of Education and Human Development alleviates concerns for parents who's children are in child care.

Safia Dockter and Solomiia Kuchma pose in a classroom.

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Article sparks Ukrainian connection

A student’s reflections on the Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to a heartwarming connection with a Ukrainian schoolgirl in Minneapolis.

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Education as an arena for social justice

Ahmed Amin unexpectedly found his career come full circle with his education.

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Talking bullying in school with U of M

Marguerite Ohrtman, an associate professor in the College of Education and Human Development, shares her expert comment on how bullying affects students, and how schools can work to prevent during National Bullying Prevention Month.

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Champion figure skater develops love of research

A respect for physical therapy brought Eugenia Garza to the School of Kinesiology, where she’s since discovered an affinity for research.

Savannah Maiers, dark hair, blue T-shirt and gray vest, holds a gray, cream, black, white and orange osprey on a gloved hand.

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Her dream career: instilling a love of nature

Alum Savannah Maiers finds her joy in nature, all kinds of animals, and children’s “lightbulb moments.”

Image of three children's books about school.

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Talking back-to-school reading habits with the U of M

Fall schedules are filling up fast for families as students head back to school. They will begin new activities like joining sports teams, auditioning for plays, participating in study groups and doing homework.

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U of M receives $3 million for interdisciplinary NSF Research Traineeship program

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities received a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation to implement an interdisciplinary, cross-college research traineeship program that aims to better educate students on topics including sustainability, resource conservation, waste upcycling and community impact.

Heather Dodds instructs high school students in a classroom

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Building pathways from high school to college

The U of M College in the Schools program helps high school students get ready for college.

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Talking kids’ summer reading strategies with the U of M

Summer learning loss is a concern for many parents and educators as students finish the school year and spend time away from the classroom.

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Turning lessons into leadership

Claire Busse developed a trauma-informed leadership training for peer leaders in the University of Minnesota’s marching band.

Betty Sandison reacts as her name is read during commencement.

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Nothing is stopping her now

From a one-room schoolhouse to a large public research university, Betty Sandison’s educational journey is one for the ages.

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University of Minnesota commencement ceremonies begin systemwide this week

In the coming weeks, the University of Minnesota System will host numerous commencement ceremonies to recognize thousands of students across its five campuses for their academic achievements and congratulate them as they take the next step forward in toward productive lives and careers.