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Agriculture and Environment

A golden eagle scavenging at a hunter provided deer gut pile at Camp Ripley in Little Falls, Minnesota in 2023. This photo was captured by an Offal Wildlife Watching Project remote camera.

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Talking participatory science for hunters with U of M

Minnesotans are gearing up for the firearm deer season opener on Saturday, Nov. 9, with bow hunting season already underway.
Each hunter is uniquely positioned to help scientists better understand who visits and eats offal, the internal organs of a butchered animal, often left behind after field dressing on a successful hunt.

The Permian Basin is the most productive oil-producing basin in the U.S. and one of the largest in the world. This figure shows space-based measurements of atmospheric ethane (bottom left panel) that is enhanced due to emissions from fossil fuel extraction in the Delaware and Midland portions of the Permian Basin (bottom right panel).

Research Brief

Mapping fossil fuel emissions from space

University of Minnesota researchers developed a new tool to measure ethane from space, leading to a better understanding of fossil fuel emissions worldwide.

A crop sprayer moves over a row crop against a partly cloudy sky

Research Brief

Sweeping global study charts a path forward for climate-resilient agriculture

University of Minnesota scientists and a global team looked at the relationship between climate change and agriculture, and found significant opportunities for improvement.

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Architecture and Design

This map of Minnesota shows the communities selected to receive Phase 1 support from the Empowering Small Minnesota Communities (ESMC) program. Credit: University of Minnesota.

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U of M partnerships reimagine the future of Minnesota’s small communities

Over 75 communities are already benefiting from the University of Minnesota’s new Empowering Small Minnesota Communities program, part of a state-funded effort to support small community partnerships.

U of M students collaborate with peers from the Singapore University of Technology and Design and the National University of Singapore.

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Exploring design and cuisine in Singapore

Design students experience a transformative learning abroad trip to Singapore.

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Talking autism-friendly colors with U of M

Selecting paint colors for your living room, office or classroom can be a big decision — one that impacts not only the feel of the room but the emotions of those within it. Research suggests color may play an even more important role for children with autism.

Arts and Humanities

Wakiƞyaƞ Waƞbli, Summer Jensvold, and Evelyn Ashford (right).

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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.

Students walking on campus with fall colors all around

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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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University of Minnesota and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community collaborate to develop free Indigenous Education for All online course

This new course, expected to launch in mid-2025, aims to increase awareness and knowledge of Tribal Nations in Minnesota, their history and traditions, and contemporary Tribal life and governance.

Business and Management

Three Carlson School of Management community members pose against a white background.

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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.

Yinebeb Kebede stands in the Carlson School atrium.

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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.

Students deliver a presentation in front of a class.

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Experiential learning empowers community

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

Campus Affairs

View of Duluth neighborhood and Lake Superior

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U of M continues to innovate and invest in Duluth to build rural health care workforce

During its October 2024 meeting, the Board will review the University's strategic health care education initiatives and partnerships based in Duluth, other Greater Minnesota communities and Tribal Nations.

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Data Incident Notification

No medical treatment or financial related to individuals was accessed.

Collage of images related to UMN startup Objective Biotech.

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U of M’s Tech Comm sets record startups, launches new initiative to grow impact

The University launched a record 25 startup companies in fiscal 2024. The announcement coincides with the launch of a new initiative to scale up the University’s commercialization efforts called Discover, Advance, Impact.

Education

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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.

Image of Emily Hanson standing outside in a green field.

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Talking college courses for high school students with U of M

High school students across the state are returning to classrooms and getting back to full schedules of geometry, social studies, physical education and more. But did you know that many high schoolers are simultaneously enrolled in college-level courses through the University of Minnesota?

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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.

Health

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Talking pet aging with U of M

Kristi Flynn, an associate professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, shares how pet owners can support their pets as they age.

Older man receives a vaccine shot from his doctor

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Talking seasonal vaccines with U of M

COVID-19 and the flu are constantly changing, and new waves can circulate and spread unexpectedly. In Minnesota, nearly three-quarters of urban residents are vaccinated against COVID-19, compared to just over half of rural residents according to previous research.

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The ultimate face-saving feat

When half her face became paralyzed, a young nurse turned to a UMN surgeon.

Law and Policy

Research Brief

LGBTQ+ policies significantly reduce discrimination for transgender and nonbinary people

LGBTQ+ Americans experience widespread discrimination that impacts their physical and mental health — of the over 8% of U.S. adults who are members of the LGBTQ+ community, one in three report experiencing discrimination in the past year. Individuals who identify as transgender and nonbinary are exposed to more discrimination than their sexual minority counterparts, which is associated with worse health outcomes.

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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.

Science and Technology

Mariana Cardenas against a gray Andes landscape.

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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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Belligerent bonobos

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

News Release

Scientists propose plan to store bio samples on the moon

U of M researchers are working with scientists across the country on a plan that could safeguard Earth’s endangered biodiversity thanks to the extremely low temperatures of the moon's permanently shadowed craters.

Sports and Recreation

An abstract image in maroon and gold of the Paris skyline

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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.

An aerial view of Paris, with the Eiffel Tower visible in the distance

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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.

Anna Goorevich stands in front of a soccer field.

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Empowering sport for all

After injuries ended her playing career, PhD student uses research to help make sport a better place for all athletes.

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UMN in the News

October 7, 2024

Golden Apple: U of M’s Raptor Center Brings Birds of Prey to Pierz

Lakeland PBS

October 7, 2024

U of M program training physicians for care in rural areas

KSTP

October 7, 2024

Does booze relieve pain? U researchers test inebriated Minnesota State Fair patrons to find out.

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