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Banking on wellness

May 21, 2013

In 2012, the U of M doubled-down on incentives offered through its wellness program, launching a "Wellness Points Bank" in the hopes of continued savings and further improvement in the health of its employees. Learn more >

A truly global course

May 20, 2013

Sixteen years ago, Jason Hill stood before some 30 students in one of his first classes as a teaching assistant at the University of Minnesota. This June, more than 10,000 students will log on to take his course, Sustainability of Food Systems: A Global Life Cycle Perspective. Learn more >

Ecologist nets top honor

May 13, 2013

Sarah Hobbie, whose studies of carbon and nutrient cycling have revealed hidden complexities, is elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Learn more >

Adapting to extreme weather

May 13, 2013

Last year’s heat and drought and this year’s belated spring have added extra stress to lawns and trees across the state. University of Minnesota Extension experts are here to help. Learn more >

History Day: changing futures

May 7, 2013

Discovery of the past is changing the future for many of Minnesota's young minds. Learn more >

Electrifying potential

May 6, 2013

Two researchers discover previously hidden talents of microbes that can live on electricity alone. Learn more >

Nanomedicine: a new frontier

April 29, 2013

Meet some of the U researchers making waves in the burgeoning field of nanomedicine. Learn more >

Reaching more farmers

April 26, 2013

Since its inception in 1909, University of Minnesota Extension has worked with farmers to find solutions to their biggest challenges. And, since we all eat—our biggest challenges. Today, Extension's research and education helps feed a growing population while protecting the environment. Learn more >

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