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A masterful combination of business and arts

Three arts-focused Carlson School alumni and students demonstrate how understanding business makes dollars—and sense.

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Meet the world’s first Dakota language majors

The University of Minnesota’s new Dakota language major connects both heritage and non-heritage students with the Dakota language and traditions.

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The technicolor world of life after glaciers

As the Andean glaciers retreat, Mariana Cardenas studies how lichens pave the way for new ecosystems.

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Eight incredibly cool fall courses

U of M students this fall can choose from thousands of courses, including these amazing eight.

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Athletes with U of M connections in the Paris Paralympics

As the Paralympic Games in Paris commence, you can follow four athletes with ties to the University of Minnesota. 

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Changing minds about substance use

A new graduate helped launch a nonprofit to educate high school students about addiction.

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Twelve great U of M things to do at the fair

The University of Minnesota is a mainstay at the Minnesota State Fair. Here are a dozen attractions that highlight the U’s countless contributions to the state.

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Belligerent bonobos

A new study reveals the darker side of humans’ “peaceful” primate cousin.

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Making the most of PSEO

Because of the college credits he earned in high school through the Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program, senior Yinebeb Kebede is pursuing four majors and maintaining a manageable credit load each semester.

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Animals make us better people

U of M alumnus Jo-Elle Mogerman leads the 160-year-old Philadelphia Zoo—the nation’s oldest.

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A new kind of physician pipeline

The BA/MD Scholars Program provides a unique pathway for students to become physicians.

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Maroon and gold in the Olympics

As the 2024 Summer Olympics commence in Paris, viewers can watch for a number of participants with University of Minnesota connections.

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Experiential learning empowers community

New hands-on learning opportunities enhance the Carlson School undergraduate experience and help local organizations.

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Invasive species meet their match

Find out how U of M researchers enlist science to defeat the species most dangerous to our land and waters.

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Emulating Humphrey, trying to make lives better

New graduate Harrison Maxwell became interested in urban planning and found a home for graduate school in the school named after his hero.

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Creating meaningful engagement

Civic engagement student Kat Rohn thinks often about how change happens and what leads to the most meaningful changes in our communities.

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A clearer picture of DNA repair

A young scientist studies how proteins repair chromosomal breaks—and help us become who we are.

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Ready, set, go!

From a revolutionary new paper-drying technique to a new take on cancer therapy, the “3-minute thesis” competition offers a glimpse into outstanding graduate student research.

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Energy drink

U of M researchers explore the energy potential of wastewater from breweries.

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The chicken and the egg

Myah Walker spent years working in commercial egg production and now serves with the Minnesota Board of Animal Health.