Story Archive

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Dear Minnesota

At all five of our U of M System campuses, our dedication to discovery inspires our students and sparks creative solutions to the challenges of our time. We’re proud to share these stories.

Colin Covert sits in chair on stage with theater seats visible in background

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Down-to-earth acting major juggles diverse interests

Colin Covert wants to create a place where artists can develop new works and bring modern interpretations to the classics.

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A passion to direct high school choirs and musicals

Bubbly vocal music education major Peyton Catron finds everything going her way.

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From jazz to classical, a tuba student takes his music to the next level

‘Pretty unserious person’ Matt Healy makes his instruments—and his compositions—sing.

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A dancer who breaks the mold

Nakeema Ray's artistry belies the myths about who can succeed in the world of modern and contemporary dance.

from left to right: Nakeema Ray, Anya Naylor, Matt Healy, Payton Catron, and Colin Covert

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What does it take to become a performing artist?

Whether studying dance, drama, or music, talented U of M students enjoy a key advantage: a thorough grounding in the liberal arts.

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A young actor commands the stage

From gentle to fierce, no challenge is beyond Anya Naylor's acting skill.

Students speak with a recruiter at the CLA Internship and Career Fair in September 2022.

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Changing up the internship game for students

How the College of Liberal Arts is making the Twin Cities a hotspot for early talent.

three daschund puppies in a field playing

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A discovery in dogs advances human medicine

Veterinary medicine researchers have identified a genetic variant linked to sudden cardiac death in dogs that has implications for human health.

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Finding his nursing niche

Doctor of Nursing Practice student Zach Taylor is finding his passion for health equity and planetary health.

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A passion for pollinators

Entomology grad student Maya Vellicolungara works to increase bumblebee and butterfly abundance and diversity.

Ariadna Mondragon Botero, long dark hair, green shirt, gray jacket, smiles next to a large indoor plant.

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Building connections between cultures

A graduate student celebrates the diversity of life in forests and human cultures.

Lexi Frank in South America on a small footbridge over water

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Studying bats in South America to protect human health

PhD student Lexi Frank is exploring crucial questions about potential pathogens associated with global outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases.

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At Lake Itasca, a wild and watery start for budding biologists

The Nature of Life program celebrates 20 years of giving biology majors a matchless introduction to their discipline.

Emily Lekahal stands in front of football jerseys and helmets in a display case

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A Minnesota Law degree leads to a Super Bowl ring

An interview with U of M alum Emily Lekahal, assistant general counsel with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Path to nursing paved by firsthand experiences

Warda Hussein is committed to health equity so that patients feel heard and understood.

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Shedding a light on goat plague

Goats and sheep are essential to the food security of millions of people. Now, U of M researchers have discovered how viruses in the animals interfere with vaccines.

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