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U of M, in partnership with DEED, invests $2.5M in venture capital funds

The University of Minnesota today announced investments totaling $2.5 million across multiple Minnesota venture capital funds that will ultimately benefit start-up companies in the state.

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Researchers unearth the mysteries of how Turkey’s East Anatolian fault formed

An international team led by the University of Minnesota has, for the first time, accurately determined the age and formation process of the East Anatolian fault, which runs from eastern to south-central Turkey and was involved in the creation of the Anatolian tectonic plate.

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Board of Regents approves U of M annual operating budget

The Board's approval follows a full budget review, public forum and online public comment period in recent weeks.

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Researchers perform first successful transplant of functional cryopreserved rat kidney

In a groundbreaking new study, a U of M team has proven the life-saving potential of long-term organ preservation — their unique preservation and rewarming process opens the door for future organ banking.

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U of M launches semiconductor consortium, paving way for high-paying jobs

The University’s Technological Leadership Institute recently launched a groundbreaking initiative that aims to teach new skills to Minnesota's technical workforce for careers in semiconductor manufacturing.

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U of M pediatrics professor receives prestigious Pew Scholar award

Helen Vuong has been honored for her groundbreaking research on brain development during pregnancy.

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U of M investments in staff and policy enhance public transparency

During its June meetings, the Board of Regents discussed how larger staff and greater efficiency enabled continued accountability amid record-level public records requests from the University.

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New research could improve performance of artificial intelligence and quantum computers

A University of Minnesota Twin Cities-led team developed a more energy-efficient, tunable superconducting diode — a promising component for future electronic devices — that could help scale up quantum computers for industry and improve artificial intelligence systems.

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University of Minnesota presents 2nd annual Juneteenth celebration and commemorative march: The Art of Freedom

On Saturday, June 17, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities will host its 2nd Annual U of M Juneteenth Celebration from noon to 6 p.m. in North Minneapolis.

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U of M interim president contract approved

Board of Regents approved Jeff Ettinger’s contract, finalized details of Joan Gabel’s departure

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U of M proposed budget focuses on maintaining progress toward strategic goals

Regents will accept public comment on budget, online and in-person

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U of M system ranks eighth in US in the 2023 impact rankings

For the second year in a row, the University of Minnesota (U of M) participated in the Times Higher Ed Impact Rankings (THE Impact Rankings), which in 2023 ranked submissions for 1,591 institutions from 112 countries/regions.

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State investments in the U of M become clear with end of 2023 legislative session

Lawmakers invested in U of M health care, infrastructure and core operations

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Stretching metals allows researchers to create materials for quantum, electronic and spintronic applications

New technique paves the way for easy oxidation of historically “stubborn” metals.

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U of M climate commitments advance a leading, sustainable future

The Board of Regents examined University’s progress toward reducing emissions by 60% by 2023 and becoming carbon neutral by 2050.

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First-of-its-kind measurement of Universe’s expansion rate weighs in on longstanding astronomy debate

University of Minnesota-led research could help more accurately determine the Universe’s age

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U of M graduate programs excel in latest U.S. News rankings

University of Minnesota graduate programs received high marks in the latest US News rankings.

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U of M researchers map the genome of the world’s grumpiest cat

University of Minnesota researchers recently led successful efforts to build the first genome for Pallas’s cat (Otocolobus manul).

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Jeff Ettinger selected as interim president of the U of M

The University's Board of Regents made the selection following public interviews of four finalists for the position.

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U of M proposes tuition pilots

At its May meetings, the Board of Regents will discuss a model that will pilot innovative tuition programs while maintaining broad best practices.