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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 class "Sustainability of Food Systems: A Global Life Cycle Perspective." Learn more >

Today's News [Weekend Edition]: Monday, May 20, 2013

May 20, 2013

NCATE awards highest distinction, renewed accreditation to CEHD teacher education programs

May 20, 2013

The University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) has been awarded the highest standard of accreditation and was recognized for exemplary performance in its partnership with local schools by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Learn more >

Today's News: Friday, May 17, 2013

May 17, 2013

Danita Brown named Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

May 17, 2013

A service-oriented leader and ambassador for students, Danita Brown has been named as the University of Minnesota’s new vice provost for student affairs and dean of students, effective July 31, 2013, pending approval by the Board of Regents. Learn more >

Minnesota legislative conferees and Gov. Dayton support U of M requests to freeze tuition and invest in leading research

May 17, 2013

A tuition freeze, the number-one priority in the University of Minnesota’s biennial budget request, has taken a step closer to becoming reality, thanks to members of the Higher Education Conference Committee. Learn more >

Gene modification technology developed at University of Minnesota and Iowa State University receives patents

May 17, 2013

The USPTO has issued two patents for technology developed jointly by researchers at the University of Minnesota and Iowa State University that allows scientists to modify genes to create specific traits. The patents (US 8,440,431 and US 8,440,432) were issued on May 14, 2013 and are based on TAL effector nucleases that "read" DNA and make pinpoint cuts in targeted genes. Learn more >

Larry Yore to receive U of M's Outstanding Achievement Award

May 16, 2013

For his pioneering work in science education, Larry Yore will receive one of the highest awards bestowed on alumni of the University of Minnesota at a ceremony on campus May 22. The U’s Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes graduates who have attained unusual distinction in their chosen fields – appropriate for Yore, an internationally known expert on the role of language in science and science education and on how language affects scientific inquiry. Learn more >