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Bringing her knowledge home

International Fulbright student Shaghek Manjikian is focusing on arbitration at the U of M Law School.

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Academically and adventure bound

Doctoral student Natalie Warren has published Hudson Bay Bound, a book about her adventure as part of a two-woman team that canoed from Minneapolis to Hudson Bay.

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Gophers reach new high for academic success

University of Minnesota student-athletes have recorded the highest team grade-point averages in school history.

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Two more national championships for dance team

The University of Minnesota dance team has claimed two more national titles—in Division 1A Jazz and Division 1A Pom.

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Researching menstrual health in the Dominican Republic

Madeline Weinkauf’s research has led to corporate aid, media attention, and legislative discussion.

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Life as we don’t know it

A biology professor leads an international collaboration to build cells from scratch.

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Students lead ultra-fast telescope project

The nimble new telescopes will be the first to catch mergers of black holes and neutron stars in the act.

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A lifelong journey leads her home

Joan Blakey graduated from the University of Minnesota more than 25 years ago with an undergraduate degree in social work. Two more degrees and more than two decades later, Blakey now leads the School of Social Work as its director. She is the first African American woman in that role.

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A world of experiential opportunities

Food science and nutrition graduate students put academics into action at major Minnesota-based food companies.

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Finding sweet success

Alumna Junita Flowers is building a cookie business that sparks dialogue and empowers women by normalizing the conversation around abusive relationships. Flowers founded Junita’s Jar, which recently launched in 320 Target stores nationwide.

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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.

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Determination and education prove unstoppable

Abygail Andebrhan graduated in 2022 from the College of Biological Sciences with a degree in genetics, cell biology and development. Originally from Eritrea, her story speaks to the power of education and the opportunity she found at the University of Minnesota.