Molly Albers, right, and her 4-H team from Rice County present their scientific observation to Seth Naeve.
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The youngest field experts

Crop scouts in the 4-H plant science program get competitive, with world-class mentors to make the learning stick.

Agriculture and Environment

Molly Albers, right, and her 4-H team from Rice County present their scientific observation to Seth Naeve.
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The youngest field experts

Crop scouts in the 4-H plant science program get competitive, with world-class mentors to make the learning stick.

Architecture and Design

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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

Business and Management

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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.

Campus Affairs

Education

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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?

Kat Rohn
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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

Law and Policy

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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.

Science and Technology

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Talking deer collisions with U of M

Ron Moen discusses safety tips and best practices as we approach the end of Daylight Saving Time, when a marked increase in reported deer collisions occurs.

Sports and Recreation

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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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Resources for Journalists

The University Public Relations team for the Twin Cities campus is often the first call for journalists who seek help connecting to faculty experts or who wish to receive information about the University of Minnesota. From news releases to expert alerts to interviews on timely topics, University Public Relations provides the resources journalists need for their reporting in all areas of public interest.