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Agriculture and Environment

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How will warmer winters impact our roads?

Manik Barman discusses how warmer winter weather will affect Minnesota road conditions.

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UMN offers first-of-its-kind, graduate-level certificate in sustainability leadership

An innovative certificate in Sustainable Environmental, Social and Governance Leadership — the University's first graduate-level program in this specialty — will address a growing need for professionals with the skills to navigate today’s climate, environmental and social justice challenges.

Gars are an ancient lineage of fishes. New research linked their slow rates of molecular evolution to low rates of speciation, studying their ability to produce hybrids (pictured). The research suggests gars may have a strong DNA repair mechanism, with implications for medical research and human health. Credit: Solomon David

Research Brief

Extremely slow evolution in ‘living fossils’ could inform human health

The remarkably slow evolution of gars, freshwater fish species found in Minnesota lakes and rivers as well as North and Central America, could provide new insights for modern human health.

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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.

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Design students partner with Caribou Coffee to craft new promo video

A class project with a leading coffee chain helped students get real-world experience.

Harriet Island in Saint Paul Minnesota after floodwaters have overtaken Mississippi River shoreline and surroundings

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Talking resilient infrastructure with U of M

Across the United States, extreme weather events are leaving destroyed property and displaced people in their wake.

Arts and Humanities

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Finding her place

Yusra Hassan is a first-generation student preparing for a career where she’ll have the skills to advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves.

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Let's sing!

Adrian Davis is a music educator who brought back the University of Minnesota Gospel Choir and with it, a powerful message of peace and joy.

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Where it starts

Lives and identities are shaped by decades and centuries. They can be forever altered in minutes or seconds. For the individuals and communities who continue to make Black history at the University of Minnesota and beyond, change starts wherever the powers of creativity, vision, and joy meet.

Business and Management

News Release

UMN offers first-of-its-kind, graduate-level certificate in sustainability leadership

An innovative certificate in Sustainable Environmental, Social and Governance Leadership — the University's first graduate-level program in this specialty — will address a growing need for professionals with the skills to navigate today’s climate, environmental and social justice challenges.

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Expert Alert

How networking can reduce gender gaps in STEM

Sofia Bapna with the Carlson School of Management is available to comment on reducing the gender gap in STEM professions.

Expert Alert

Cybersecurity and Generative AI

Artificial intelligence continues to rise in popularity as more people are using the technology for work, school and entertainment.

Campus Affairs

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Charles Nies named chancellor of University of Minnesota Duluth

Dr. Charles Nies has been named the tenth chancellor of the University of Minnesota Duluth, effective July 1, 2024 and pending approval by the University’s Board of Regents at its May 2024 meeting.

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Board of Regents gets up-close experience with U of M academic health in action

The Board toured several health sciences spaces on the Twin Cities campus as part of its March 2024 meetings.

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Student representatives to share perspectives on U of M initiatives

During its March meeting, the Board of Regents will receive the annual report from student representatives from across the University system.

Education

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Talking school-based solar energy with U of M

As Earth Day approaches, many Minnesotans are striving to make environmentally-friendly decisions that will protect our ecosystem for generations to come.

Left: Three students in an uniform work together at a desk. Right: Professor Kendall King

Expert Alert

Multilingual student education

As Minnesota schools have a growing amount of migrant, refugee and multilingual students, College of Education and Human Development Professor Kendall King can speak to trends in migration, multilingualism and teacher needs.

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Talking classroom creativity with U of M

From artistic expression to problem-solving, creativity is an essential skill for young learners.

Health

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Thriving in the medical device industry

A Master of Biological Sciences degree can help prepare students for a wide range of options in science, health care, and even medical school.

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Research Brief

New Mexico lowers prescription drug costs for mental health and substance use disorders

People with mental health and substance use disorders often delay or avoid seeking health care treatment for a variety of reasons, including stigma, lack of access and the cost of visiting a clinician.

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Driven to make nursing a sustainable career

With her newly earned PhD, Anna Pirsch hopes to nurture a new generation of nurses.

Law and Policy

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Expert Alert

Legalizing marijuana in Minnesota

Peter Morrell, a professor in the Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics, is available to provide expert commentary as Minnesotans prepare for this transition.

Science and Technology

Expert Alert

Preserving nature and protecting people

Jessica Hellmann discusses adapting to climate change and training future leaders

Research Brief

New insights into deadly acute respiratory distress syndrome

University of Minnesota researchers may have discovered a mechanical explanation for lung instability in cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), particularly following respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 or pneumonia.

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Future engineers tackle Tanzania’s water issues

When students visited Tanzania to study water engineering, they left a colorful first-person account.

Sports and Recreation

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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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Talking distance running with U of M

As runners begin preparations for races across the state in the coming months, Christopher Lundstrom, a lecturer in the School of Kinesiology, shares his expertise on how to train for upcoming races.

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UMN in the News

April 15, 2024

How the tight labor market is impacting ageism in the workplace

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April 15, 2024

U of M study aims to track the health of 10,000 Minnesota families

KTTC

April 15, 2024

Traction for the Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree

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