An innovative certificate in Sustainable Environmental, Social and Governance Leadership — the University's first graduate-level program in this specialty — will address a growing need for professionals with the skills to navigate today’s climate, environmental and social justice challenges.
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents selected Dr. Rebecca Cunningham as the 18th President of the University of Minnesota System at a special meeting today.
The grant will support technological and facility needs at the Special Healthcare Needs Clinic to improve efficiency in diagnosis, treatment planning and increased accessibility.
Two professors in the College of Science and Engineering were recognized for their outstanding achievements in the fields of structural engineering and polymer development.
This multi-year, multi-phased approach is a significant undertaking, with a comprehensive plan for shared management and governance by both the University of Minnesota and Fairview Health Services.
During its February 2024 meeting, the Board of Regents named Laura Bloomberg, Rebecca Cunningham and James Holloway as finalists to be the 18th President of the U of M System.
This weekend School of Dentistry students, faculty and staff joined dental institutions across the country to provide free dental care for children during the Give Kids a Smile event.
The Board is expected to discuss de-identified candidates before voting to name finalists to be invited for public interviews as part of its February meetings.
Read Interim President Jeff Ettinger's statement on Walz-Flanagan Administration’s infrastructure plan and bonding proposal ahead of the 2024 legislative session.
The Center for Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) at the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine has been awarded a seven-year, $4.99 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support veterinary services capacity-building in East Africa. The grant aims to specifically build capacity for the critical evaluation, evidence-based revision and long-term monitoring of disease control programs to support local systems of animal health and food safety through group training and workforce development.
U of M and Mayo Clinic researchers have been awarded $6.75 million to fund innovative projects on cancer, rare genetic diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, cognitive aging and new health models to study diseases.
During its December 2023 meeting, the Board of Regents discussed the University’s many strategic successes and key accountability measures across its five campuses.
The Board of Regents will review the state of the University’s billion-dollar research and technology commercialization enterprises as part of its December 2023 meetings.