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Martin Saar.Clean energy from CO2?

May 22, 2012

Carbon dioxide could help reduce its own atmospheric level and also supply electricity, a University-invented technology suggests. Learn more >

 

Helix Nebula.Starwatch June 2012

May 21, 2012

June’s best star watching happens in the daytime, as Venus makes a rare transit across the face of the sun. Try not to miss it; this is the last transit of Venus until December 2117. Learn more >

 

No White fashion show.Forget happily ever after

May 2, 2012

U student designers explored the dark side of fairy tales in the runway fashion show No White. Learn more >

 

regents-117x78Board of Regents meeting summary, May 2012

May 15, 2012

At the May 2012 meeting the board reviewed President Kaler’s proposed FY13 operating budget and the 2013 Annual Capital Improvement Budget. In other news the board approved Norwood Teague as the new director of Gopher Athletics, and passed a motion for President Kaler to sign a Letter of Intent to open TCF Bank Stadium to use by the Minnesota Vikings. Learn more >

 

TopTen_ThisWeek.You have 74 seconds video

May 14, 2012

Can you spot the president's buddy? East bank ninjas? Concert cavern? Patient pets? Your pizza truck? Learn more >

 

Global_business-117x78Powering Global Companies

May 14, 2012

From the cereal that powers you to the gas that powers your car, College of Science and Engineering grads are fueling the companies that power the world. Learn more >

 

Colliding galaxies.Starwatch May 2012

April 20, 2012

In May, Venus takes a spectacular fall into the sun's afterglow and we're treated to a partial solar eclipse. Learn more >

 

Students and a teacher in a classroom.U budget eases burden on students

May 11, 2012

The proposed new University budget for fiscal year 2013 focuses on tuition relief for students and academic investments. Learn more >

 

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