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Today's News: Friday, May 17, 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:04:00 UT

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

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:00 UT

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.

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

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:00 UT

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.

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

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:00 UT

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.

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

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 UT

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.

Article in 'Science' says returning genetic incidental findings without patient consent violates basic rights

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 UT

Informed consent is the backbone of patient care. Genetic testing has long required patient consent and patients have had a "right not to know" the results. However, as 21^st century medicine now begins to use the tools of genome sequencing, an enormous debate has erupted over whether patients’ rights will continue in an era of medical genomics.

LifeScience Alley and University of Minnesota's Medical Devices Center announce joint Innovation Fellowship

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 UT

LifeScience Alley and the University of Minnesota Medical Devices Center announce the launch of a joint second year Innovation Fellowship, with work beginning in September 2013. Through this partnership, select fellows completing the Medical Devices Center's Innovation Fellows Program—now in its fifth year—will have the opportunity to be supported for a second year to work on the commercial development of technologies initiated at the University, while also gaining additional business experiences through LifeScience Alley’s Applied Business Training (ABT) program.

Today's News: Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:43:00 UT

Ecologist nets top honor

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:00:00 UT

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

Adapting to extreme weather

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:23:00 UT

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.

Today's News Weekend Edition, Monday, May 13, 2013

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:16:00 UT

Today's News: Friday, May 10, 2013

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:01:00 UT

University of Minnesota, UM Physicians and Fairview Health Services agree to new integrated structure to enhance patient care, education and research

Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 UT

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has provided the final approval needed for an agreement to enhance the working relationship among the University of Minnesota, Fairview Health Services and University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP) on the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview campus and in service lines managed by UMP.

Today's News Thursday, April 9, 2013

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:40:00 UT

Upcoming events on the U of M campus

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:00:00 UT

Please find below a list of select upcoming University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus related events. For the full U of M events calendar, visit www.events.umn.edu.

University of Minnesota and Minnesota Vikings reach agreement on use of TCF Bank Stadium

Thu, 09 May 2013 05:00:00 UT

The University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a Facility Use Agreement that allows the Vikings to use TCF Bank Stadium for the 2014 and 2015 NFL seasons. The agreement also allows for two additional seasons if necessary.

University of Minnesota introduces Pack and Give Back waste reduction pilot

Thu, 09 May 2013 05:00:00 UT

The University of Minnesota ReUse Program will pilot “Pack & Give Back” this May, an initiative aimed at reducing waste generated by students moving at the beginning and end of each semester. A partnership with The Salvation Army will help facilitate on- and off-campus pick-up routes for reusable items that might otherwise end up in landfills.

Today's News: Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:57:00 UT

University of Minnesota, UM Physicians and Fairview Health Services officials to preview proposed integrated structure

Wed, 08 May 2013 05:00:00 UT

On Thursday, May 9, officials from the University of Minnesota, Fairview Health Services and University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP) will hold a media briefing to provide embargoed detail regarding the organizations’ proposed integrated structure agreement. Information will be embargoed until Friday morning publishing deadlines. The agreement will be reviewed and acted upon by the university’s Board of Regents during its 9 a.m. to Noon meeting on Friday.

U of M Board of Regents to review University of Minnesota - Minnesota Vikings agreement for use of TCF Bank Stadium

Wed, 08 May 2013 05:00:00 UT

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (05/08/2013) – The University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Vikings have reached a Facility Use Agreement that allows the Vikings’ use of TCF Bank Stadium during the construction of the franchise’s new stadium.

History Day: changing futures

Tue, 07 May 2013 19:57:00 UT

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

Today's News: Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:36:00 UT

Today's News Weekend Edition, Monday, May 6, 2013

Mon, 06 May 2013 16:36:00 UT

Electrifying potential

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:53:00 UT

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

Today's News: Friday, May 3, 2013

Fri, 03 May 2013 17:06:00 UT

U of M campuses featured in 'The Princeton Review's Guide to 322 Green Colleges'

Fri, 03 May 2013 05:00:00 UT

For the second year in a row, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Duluth and Morris campuses were named as three of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the U.S. and Canada, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company known for its test prep programs and college rankings, ratings and guidebooks, profiles the U of M in the fourth annual edition of its free downloadable book, "The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges." This is the fourth year for the Twin Cities campus to appear in the guide.

University of Minnesota Board of Regents to consider new integrated academic health care structure to enhance patient care, education and research

Fri, 03 May 2013 05:00:00 UT

On Friday, May 10, the University of Minnesota Board of Regents will review and act on an agreement to enhance the working relationship among the University of Minnesota, Fairview Health Services and University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP).

Today's News Thursday, May 2, 2013

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:13:00 UT

Today's News: Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:44:00 UT

U of M professor named to National Academy of Sciences

Wed, 01 May 2013 05:00:00 UT

Ecologist Sarah Hobbie, a professor in the College of Biological Sciences, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), the most elite and influential body of scientists in the U.S., and perhaps the world.

Today's News: Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:39:00 UT

Today's News Weekend Edition: Monday, April 29, 2013

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:05:00 UT

Nanomedicine: a new frontier

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:18:00 UT

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

Today's News: Friday, April 26, 2013

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:38:00 UT

Reaching more farmers

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:15:00 UT

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.

Two U of M professors receive residencies through McKnight Choreography Fellowship Program

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

Two University of Minnesota Theatre, Arts and Dance professors have been selected to receive residencies at nationally known programs through the McKnight National Residency program.

U of M seeks Minnesota applicants for tourism project designed to boost small town destination appeal

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

Minnesota small towns and rural places with populations of less than 1,500 are encouraged to apply to a University of Minnesota project kicking off this month aimed at improving a community’s long-term tourism prospects.

Today's News Thursday, April 25, 2013

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:09:00 UT

University of Minnesota professor elected to prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering professor Renata Wentzcovitch has been elected a 2013 Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s most prestigious honorary societies.

High school students compete at University of Minnesota for Golden Femur Award

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

Nearly 600 juniors and seniors from 20 high schools across Minnesota will compete at the University of Minnesota on April 30 for the coveted Golden Femur Award. As participants in College in the Schools, a concurrent enrollment program between the University and Minnesota and Minnesota high schools, the students will show off their knowledge of public health issues through participation in a college-level human anatomy and physiology course.

Today's News: Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:52:00 UT

New study reveals motivations behind Pinterest activity

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

Researchers from the University of Minnesota and Georgia Tech have released the first-ever study of Pinterest that gives new insight into the activity on the popular social networking site. The study’s findings could have implications for both academia and product marketers.

University of Minnesota commencement ceremonies begin April 26

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

The University of Minnesota expects to award nearly 15,000 degrees in the coming weeks at several commencement ceremonies at its five campuses across the state. Among them will be the first graduating class from the University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR). The inaugural class includes 52 graduates - 51 from the B.S. in Health Sciences and B.S. in Health Professions programs.

A prize-winning view of the world

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:45:00 UT

Former University student and Pulitzer Prize winner Steve Sack talks about the art of creating editorial cartoons and how he began his craft at the Minnesota Daily.

Today's News Weekend Edition: Monday, April 22, 2013

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:34:00 UT

Revolutionary treatment begins

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:57:00 UT

The special powers of umbilical cord blood may save a young patient with AIDS and leukemia.

President Kaler, University of Minnesota to host National Academy of Engineering Regional Meeting and Public Symposium

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (04/22/2013) – The University of Minnesota and President Eric Kaler are proud to host the regional meeting and public symposium of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), Monday, April 29. The open symposium, featuring presentations from six U of M researchers, will be held from 2:00 to 5:15 p.m. in the Johnson Great Hall of the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis.

Starwatch May 2013

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:32:00 UT

Jupiter, Venus and Mercury mix and mingle in the twilight in the second half of May.

Today's News: Thursday, April 18, 2013

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:12:00 UT

Earth Day 2013: U of M experts available to discuss environmental responsibility

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:47:00 UT

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (04/18/2013) -- Monday, April 22, is Earth Day, a time when the health of the planet is put center stage and supporters rally behind environmentally friendly initiatives.

Keeping mental health in mind

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:00:00 UT

The U’s annual Mental Health Awareness Day underscores efforts to ensure that people talk about mental illness freely and seek the help they need.

Firefighter's Challenge raises money for burn victims

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

Raising money and awareness for burn victims at the Hennepin County Medical Center Burn Unit is the goal of the week-long philanthropy, Firefighter’s Challenge, sponsored by the University of Minnesota’s Beta Chi chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha (PIKE) fraternity.

Today's News: Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:41:00 UT

Upcoming U of M events range from TEDxUMN to competition for the 'Golden Femur' award

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

Please find below a list of select upcoming University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus related events. For the full U of M events calendar, visit www.events.umn.edu.

2010 Nobel Prize winner Andre Geim to discuss 'wonder material' at U of M lecture on May 2

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

The so-called wonder material—graphene—is a one-atom-thick material made of carbon that has unique properties as a conductor of electricity and is 100 times stronger than steel. Yet, it was discovered with little more than a lump of graphite and a roll of scotch tape.

Stars of the Big 10

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:04:00 UT

U robotics expert Nikos Papanikolopoulos, whose Scout robots can perform reconnaissance in risky military, hostage, or rescue situations, is featured in a Big Ten Network video.

Today's News: Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:43:00 UT

Today's News Weekend Edition: Monday, April 15, 2013

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:07:00 UT

Without adequate funding, deadly wheat disease could threaten global food supplies, U of M scientists say

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

Disease-resistant wheat developed over the past half century helped ensure steady world food supplies, but a global team led by researchers from the University of Minnesota warns in a new paper that without increased financial support for disease resistance research, new strains of a deadly fungal disease could leave millions without affordable access to food.

Today's News: Friday, April 12, 2013

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:49:00 UT

Campbell Mithun CEO Steve Wehrenberg accepts leadership post with U of M graduate program

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

Campbell Mithun CEO Steve Wehrenberg will join the University of Minnesota as teaching professor of strategic communication and program director of its Professional M.A. in Strategic Communication, offered in the School of Journalism & Mass Communication. An adjunct instructor at the University for the past eight years, Wehrenberg will assume his new position in August 2013.

Today's News: Thursday, April 11, 2013

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:22:00 UT

Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole to Deliver Law School's Lockhart Lecture

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:00:00 UT

James M. Cole, sworn in as the Deputy Attorney General of the United States on January 3, 2011, will present the University of Minnesota Law School’s William B. Lockhart Lecture at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Room 25 of Mondale Hall, 229 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis. The Deputy Attorney General is the second-highest ranking official in the Department of Justice.

Minnesota crop farm incomes up in 2012

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

Minnesota farmers were largely spared from the drought that severely impacted much of the Corn Belt during the summer of 2012, according to an analysis conducted jointly by Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) and University of Minnesota Extension. The analysis found that drought-induced high crop prices coupled with above average yields resulted in a profitable year for farmers who participated in the analysis. Overall, median net farm income (the farm’s contribution to family living expenses, income taxes, retirement and business growth) was up 47 percent from 2011.

A Tournament for Fun Brainiacs

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

More than 100 students will be sweating it out this Sunday to come up with the right answer to such questions as "What do you call the spherical molecule with 60 carbon atoms?"

University of Minnesota Alumni Association names Lisa Lewis president and CEO

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:00:00 UT

The University of Minnesota Alumni Association (UMAA) Board of Directors named Lisa R. Lewis president and chief executive officer at its April 6 meeting. Lewis is currently the executive director of the University of Connecticut Alumni Association. She will join the UMAA on May 31.

Today's News: Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:02:00 UT

Katrina Klett named 2013 Truman Scholar

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

Katrina Klett, a junior at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, has been selected as a 2013 Truman Scholar.

What a difference a 3-D makes

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:31:00 UT

3-D CT scanners give U veterinarians the whole picture of an animal's injuries—including those of Gauge, a dog that fell five stories.

'Bell Social' returns April 27 to celebrate science, art and music

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

The Bell Social returns Saturday, April 27, bringing together art, science and live performance, along with great eats, drinks and door prizes— all in one evening at Minnesota’s natural history museum. This year's Bell Social includes a performance from The Chastity Brown Trio as well as the debut of new works by the Bell Museum's Resident Artist Research Project artists in residence, Laurie Allmann and Sonja Peterson.

Statement from University of Minnesota in response to recent budget and capital investment bills

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

University of Minnesota Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Richard Pfutzenreuter released the following statement today in response to the House and Senate higher education budget and capital investment bills.

Today's News Weekend Edition: Monday, April 8, 2013

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:15:00 UT

University of Minnesota to host world's largest medical devices conference April 9-11

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (04/08/2013) –- Medical device leaders from across the country in both industry and academia will converge at the University of Minnesota’s 12th annual Design of Medical Devices Conference (DMD) April 9-11 at the Commons Hotel, 615 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis. The conference will address emerging trends related to medical device design, policy, engineering, education and commercialization.

University of Minnesota chief legal officer Mark Rotenberg named Vice President and General Counsel for Johns Hopkins University

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

Mark B. Rotenberg, who has served as the University of Minnesota’s Chief Legal Officer for the past 20 years under four presidents and 11 Board of Regents chairs, will leave the U to take the post of vice president and general counsel at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore beginning on June 3, 2013.

A few hours to connect

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:04:00 UT

Joseph Pyfferoen is dedicating his life to professional acting. And he has questions.

New U of M study measures accessibility to jobs in top U.S. cities

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

Every year, Americans face a steady stream of discouraging transportation news. We’re spending more time stuck in traffic, and congestion in our metro areas is on the rise. Yet these reports focus almost exclusively on traffic mobility—how quickly travelers can move between any two points via automobile or transit.

Dissertation Driven

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:30:00 UT

The Doctoral Research Showcase on April 9 gives more than 60 of the University’s best and brightest graduate students the chance to share their research in science, medicine, engineering, the social sciences, and the humanities. Learn more about Angela Hewitt and other doctoral fellows.

Today's News Thursday, April 4, 2013

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:53:00 UT

Scientists and natural resources managers will discuss new results of eDNA testing for invasive carp in Minnesota rivers

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:44:00 UT

Scientists and natural resources managers from the University of Minnesota and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will discuss the results of recent environmental DNA (eDNA) testing for bighead and silver carp in the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers.

New test results show no DNA evidence of Asian carp, but scientists and natural resources managers urge continued action

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

New analyses for Asian carp DNA in water samples from the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers showed little evidence of bighead and silver carp, researchers announced in a report released today.

A NOvA experience for students

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:18:00 UT

At least 169 scientists and engineers around the world depend on the work of U students assembling the elements of neutrino detectors.

Today's News: Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:28:00 UT

Climate change winners: Adélie penguin population expands as ice fields recede

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

Adélie penguins may actually benefit from warmer global temperatures, the opposite of other polar species, according to a breakthrough study by an international team led by University of Minnesota Polar Geospatial Center researchers. The study provides key information affirming hypothetical projections about the continuing impact of environmental change.

Upcoming events on the U of M campus

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

Please find below a list of select upcoming University of Minnesota-related events. For the full U of M events calendar, visit events.umn.edu.

Today's News: Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:35:00 UT

April 11 Ensia Live presents Peter Williams on health and home

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

What does housing have to do with health? Everything in the world, says architect, social entrepreneur and humanitarian Peter Williams – who is working everywhere in the world to boost both health and sustainable housing through Architecture for Health in Vulnerable Environments (ARCHIVE). Williams will bring his vision for a healthier, better-designed world to the Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis as the grand finale speaker in the Ensia Live event series April 11, 7:30 p.m. The series is presented by the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment.

Benefits of birch bark

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:28:00 UT

Take one of the planet's oldest tree species, grow and harvest it sustainably, remove a waste product from its use in paper production, and what do you get? An environmentally sustainable source of natural chemicals for nutritional supplements, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals—and the basis for a startup company.

Today's News Weekend Edition: Monday, April 1, 2013

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:05:00 UT

UMPD urges students to 'Step Up' during annual 'Coffee and Donuts with the Cops' event

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (04/01/2013) – The first step in saving lives is often just that – a step in to intervene. The annual "Coffee and Donuts with the Cops" event is a way for University of Minnesota Police, university leaders and students to come together in the spirit of a safe and engaged campus environment.

Public interviews scheduled for U of M Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students candidates

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UT

Five candidates have been invited to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus to engage in public interviews for the position of Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students.

As part of the campus visit, each candidate will participate in a public forum and reception (see schedule below), during which he or she will deliver a presentation entitled, "A Vision for Excellence: Student Affairs in a Public Land Grant Research University."

In addition to the public forums, interviews for each of the candidates have been scheduled with select University stakeholder groups. For more information, visit the search web site at: http://osa.umn.edu/search.html.

Business partnerships are a 'win-win'

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:00:00 UT

When it comes to leveraging brainpower, resources, and business savvy, the U and industry have found a perfect union.

U of M students to host Agriculture Awareness Day April 16

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 05:00:00 UT

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (03/29/2013) – American agriculture continues to provide many of the necessities of everyday life, including food, fiber, clothing and fuel. Agricultural education students at the University of Minnesota will share that message with fellow students, faculty, staff and the general public during the fourth annual Agriculture Awareness Day, Tuesday, April 16.

Three University of Minnesota students named 2013 Barry M. Goldwater Scholars

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 05:00:00 UT

Three University of Minnesota Twin Cities undergraduates have been named 2013 Barry M. Goldwater Scholars. A fourth student also received an honorable mention. The prestigious Goldwater Scholarship is awarded annually to outstanding sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research-oriented careers in mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering. The scholarships provide up to $7,500 per year for up to two years of undergraduate study.

Today's News: Thursday, March 28, 2013

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:10:00 UT

NOvA neutrino detector, constructed by University of Minnesota researchers and students, records first 3D particle tracks

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:00:00 UT

The first completed section of the NuMI Off-Axis Electron Neutrino Appearance (NOvA) far detector has recorded its initial three-dimensional images of particles. Compiled from data from cosmic rays, these landmark recordings mark a significant milestone in the NOvA experiment.

Two U of M students named Udall Scholars

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:00:00 UT

Katrina Klett and Marissa Kramer, both undergraduates at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, have been selected as Udall Scholars for 2013.

Nationally renowned U of M expert Dale Carpenter available to discuss U.S. Supreme Court hearings on gay marriage

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:00:00 UT

This week, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on two landmark cases regarding the legal recognition of marriage between same-sex couples. Nationally renowned U of M expert Dale Carpenter is available to comment.

Today's News Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:13:00 UT

Robots take over U of M sports arenas March 29-30

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:00:00 UT

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (03/26/2013) -- Two arenas full of screaming fans and more than 120 high school teams from Minnesota and surrounding states are extending the Minnesota tournament frenzy another week at the Minnesota Regional FIRST Robotics Competitions 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday March 29-30 at the University of Minnesota’s Williams and Mariucci arenas. The championship matches are 1:30-4:30 p.m., Saturday, March 30, when there will be non-stop robot action. The event is free and open to the public.

Tubby Smith Relieved of Coaching Duties at Minnesota

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:51:00 UT

The world behind 'Body Worlds'

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:03:00 UT

The U has one of the country's few labs that preserve organs and organ segments via plastination, a process that yields realistic specimens—minus the formaldehyde fumes.

A perfect season!

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 02:08:00 UT

The undefeated Gopher women’s hockey team finished off its magical season in impeccable style, downing Boston University 6-3 at Ridder Arena for a second straight national championship.

Today's News: Thursday, March 21, 2013

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:12:00 UT

U of M choral tour engages high schools in greater Minnesota

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 05:00:00 UT

University Singers - a cohort of 55 University of Minnesota School of Music students, graduate student conductors led by director of choral activities Kathy Saltzman Romey and associate director of choral activities Matthew Mehaffey - will embark on the school’s first choral tour throughout the state of Minnesota, April 25-27.

Bell Museum names Artists in Residence

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 05:00:00 UT

Three Twin Cities area artists and an artists collective have been awarded short-term residencies at the Bell Museum of Natural History. Their goal is to engage with University of Minnesota researchers and the Bell’s scientific collections while exploring the application of art as a medium for interpreting science in the public realm. Two of the artists will complete their projects this spring and summer, while others will begin their work next fall and winter.

Upcoming events on the U of M campus

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 05:00:00 UT

Please find below a list of select upcoming University of Minnesota-related events. For the full U of M events calendar, visit www.events.umn.edu.

University of Minnesota Board of Regents launches new website

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 05:00:00 UT

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has launched a new website at www.regents.umn.edu to provide better access to board-related information and multimedia.

Starwatch April 2013

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:53:00 UT

Saturn is at its best this month, and Leo reaches its highest point in the evening sky.

Today's News: Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:30:00 UT

Sustainable prosperity: Building a new 'China Dream'

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:00:00 UT

Is it possible to become more prosperous while protecting the global environment? Internationally acclaimed sustainability expert Peggy Liu will present a plan for doing just that in China as the second speaker in this spring’s Ensia Live event series Wednesday, March 27, 7:30 p.m., at the Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis. The series is presented by the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment.

Siehl Prize for Excellence in Agriculture announces 2013 laureates

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:00:00 UT

A world-renowned expert in wheat diseases, an executive who developed important new packaging and food safety techniques and a pair of entrepreneurs who lead an international technology company grounded in the poultry industry are this year’s recipients of the prestigious Siehl Prize in Agriculture.

Today's News [Weekend Edition]: Monday, March 18, 2013

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:23:00 UT

UMN Resilient Communities Project partners with North St. Paul to advance community sustainability

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 05:00:00 UT

The University of Minnesota’s Resilient Communities Project is pleased to announce that the city of North St. Paul has been selected as its partner community for the 2013–2014 academic year. The partnership will bring the expertise of hundreds of graduate students and the University to sustainability-related projects identified by North St. Paul.

McCartan to discuss public attitudes toward sex abusers at Robina Institute Forum

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 05:00:00 UT

The University of Minnesota Law School announced today that Kieran McCartan, senior lecturer in criminology at the University of the West of England, will headline the first installment of the Robina in Conversation series April 10 in the Law School.

Why health care needs science

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:46:00 UT

The U goes all out to help doctors, nurses, and other health professionals incorporate scientific evidence into their practice.

Today's News: Friday, March 15, 2013

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:55:00 UT

Today's News: Thursday, March 14, 2013

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:54:00 UT

Chi Omega, Phi Mu sororities to return to U of M campus

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:00:00 UT

For the first time in more than 30 years, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities plans to welcome two new sororities to its campus - Chi Omega and Phi Mu.

New evidence strengthens case that scientists have discovered a Higgs Boson; University of Minnesota physicists play key role

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:00:00 UT

The new particle discovered at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Switzerland last summer is looking more like a Higgs boson than ever before, according to results announced today by the European Organization of Nuclear Research (CERN).

Today's News: Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:37:00 UT

Classes Without Quizzes offers a peek into everyday science

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:00:00 UT

Beer and hops, genomic sequencing, biomimicry and robotic milking of dairy cows are among the featured topics at this year’s "Classes Without Quizzes" on Saturday, April 6 at the University of Minnesota’s St. Paul campus.

Jewish Historical Society completes transfer of archives to U of M Libraries

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:00:00 UT

The Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest (JHSUM) has completed the transfer of all of its historical documents and media collections to the University of Minnesota Libraries.

U of M researchers seek to safeguard Minnesota's oak population by raising awareness of potential invasive species

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:00:00 UT

University of Minnesota researchers are working to protect Minnesota’s oak population by alerting private landowners about the next wave of potential invasive species.

A voice for the energy in us

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:34:00 UT

Alumnus Craig Minowa, leader of the band Cloud Cult, is a voice for the environment … and for the University of Minnesota's Discovery Illuminates Everyone campaign.

Today's News: Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:38:00 UT

To protect and defend...our food

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:17:00 UT

The University of Minnesota National Center for Food Protection and Defense: Protecting our nation's food supply.

Today's News Weekend Edition: Monday, March 11, 2013

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:48:00 UT

Today's News: Friday, March 8, 2013

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:02:00 UT

Report explains university's central administration is well situated, but pinpoints potential areas for managing more efficiently

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 06:00:00 UT

The structure of University of Minnesota’s central administration units studied recently have an appropriate number of layers from the top down. However, the number of employees that report to each supervisor is lower than is recommended for higher education organizations, according to outside experts.

Today's News Thursday, March 7, 2013

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:19:00 UT

World's leading lion researcher calls for a 'Marshall Plan' for African wildlife

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:00:00 UT

African lions and villagers would benefit from fences to protect them from each other, according to a new study by University of Minnesota researcher Craig Packer published online by Ecology Letters on Tuesday, March 5.

Today's News: Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:40:00 UT

Startup using U of M technology to manufacture key industrial chemicals from renewable sources

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:00:00 UT

Startup Ascenix BioTechnologies will perfect and commercialize production methods to synthesize chemicals from renewable feedstocks. These chemicals, which are used to manufacture everyday items, are typically made from petroleum and often use harmful add-ins like hydrogen cyanide. The startup predicts this new bio-based process, developed by University of Minnesota researchers, will be more economical and environmentally friendly.

One brain-y student

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:43:00 UT

The minute she walked into Yang Zhang’s lab, freshman Erin Diamond became a researcher. Two and a half years later, she looks ahead to a career studying the brains of bilingual people.

The way we weren't: University of Minnesota biologist debunks myth that humans peaked in Paleolithic era

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:19:00 UT

As a skilled writer with an engaging sense of humor, U of M evolutionary biologist Marlene Zuk does an informative and entertaining job of debunking the myth that we would be happier and healthier living as our Paleolithic ancestors did in her new book, “Paleofantasy: “What Evolution Really Tells Us About Sex, Diet and How We Live,” to be published by W.W. Norton on March 11.

Today's News: Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:40:00 UT

President Kaler to preview external "spans and layers" report during Friday Board of Regents meeting

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:00:00 UT

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents will review preliminary results from an external review of the management structure of the U’s central administration during the 9:15 a.m. to noon meeting Friday, March 8.

GRAMMY winner Lila Downs meets with local Latino youth

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:00:00 UT

Students from the University of Minnesota Chicano & Latino Studies and Spanish & Portuguese Studies departments, along with area Latino high school students, will meet with GRAMMY-award winning performer Lila Downs on Friday at 1:00 p.m., at the Katherine E. Nash Gallery, Regis Center for Art, 405 21st Ave S., Minneapolis.

Today's News: Friday, March 1, 2013

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:09:00 UT

Kaler outlines future plans 'the Minnesota way' in second State of the University address

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:00:00 UT

University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler detailed academic, research and cost reduction successes during the past year and outlined next steps to move the university forward in his second State of the University address Thursday.

Mending the Minnesota

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:05:00 UT

The state's namesake river carries a heavy burden of sediment and nutrients. An intense study begins the process of renewal.

'BTN LiveBIG' shines spotlight on critical University of Minnesota research

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:32:00 UT

The next installment of a new Big Ten Network series, “BTN LiveBIG,” will showcase University of Minnesota researchers exploring treatments for critical brain conditions and developing lasting solutions to environmental challenges. The episode will debut Friday, March 1 at 9:30 p.m. CT, after the Denver at Minnesota men’s hockey game.

Today's News Weekend Edition: Monday, February 25, 2013

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:49:00 UT

What will Earth look like 50 years from now?

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:00:00 UT

What will our world be like after we succeed in cutting carbon emissions? A lot of that is up to us – and the choices we make right now. Join internationally acclaimed futurist Jamais Cascio for Ensia Live Thursday, March 14, 7:30 p.m., at the Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis as he explores various future scenarios and what we can do today to boost our odds of achieving a sustainable, resilient tomorrow.

Occupying a place in U history

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:00:00 UT

Alum Horace Huntley, who helped blaze a trail for African Americans and expand the U’s curriculum, reflects on his time at the University and the importance of U engagement with the greater community.

Chew on this

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:31:00 UT

Like to eat? A robotic mouth at the U of M guides the development of new dental materials that will help you keep your chompers.

President Eric Kaler honored by National Academy of Inventors

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:00:00 UT

University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler is among the 101 top scientists, innovators and leaders from the academic world named as a Charter Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The honor recognizes exceptional achievements "in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on quality of life, economic development and the welfare of society."

Today's News Thursday, February 21, 2013

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:04:00 UT

Shattering the classroom walls

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:30:00 UT

From interactive flipped learning spaces to MOOCs—the U opens new frontiers in eLearning.

President Kaler to deliver second State of the University address Feb. 28

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 06:00:00 UT

University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler will outline his plans to move the university forward during the upcoming year in his second State of the University address on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Coffman Memorial Union Theater, 300 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis.

University of Minnesota joins with Coursera to offer free courses online

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:00:00 UT

The University of Minnesota will partner with Coursera, a leading massive open online course (MOOC) platform, to develop free online courses as part of the university’s efforts to improve teaching and learning through technology.

Acara Challenge selects student teams to address societal and environmental challenges

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 04:00:00 UT

Seven teams of collaborating student entrepreneurs from universities in the United States and India have been selected winners of the 2012-2013 Acara Challenge, a competition co-sponsored by the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment and the College of Science and Engineering. The selected teams will be provided the opportunity and resources to further develop their innovative business solutions for environmental and social challenges.

Today's News: Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:50:00 UT

Upcoming events at the U of M Twin Cities campus

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 06:00:00 UT

Please find below a list of select upcoming University of Minnesota-related events. For the full U of M events calendar, visit www.events.umn.edu.

IT efficiency at CBS

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:29:00 UT

Operational excellence at the U of M is not just about purely saving money. It's about a better way to do things. A look at how CBS is making IT work harder for academics, while saving money in the process.

Today's News: Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:33:00 UT

Today's News Weekend Edition: Monday, February 18, 2013

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:53:00 UT

Today's News: Friday, February 15, 2013

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:10:00 UT

New national and state estimates of America's unauthorized immigrant population released

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 06:00:00 UT

The number of unauthorized immigrants arriving in the U.S. peaked at more than one million annually between 1999 and 2001, and then declined rapidly thereafter, found a study co-authored by U of M Sociology professor John Robert Warren and released today in the peer-reviewed journal International Migration Review (IMR).

Today's News Thursday, February 14, 2013

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:29:00 UT

Today's News: Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:37:00 UT

Initiative for Renewable Energy and the Environment grants final round of renewable energy research funds

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 06:00:00 UT

Sustainable bioenergy, microgrids, energy storage and more are among the peer-reviewed investments in clean energy advances being funded by the Initiative for Renewable Energy and the Environment at the Institute on the Environment in the final round of IREE’s nine-year-long renewable energy grants administration program.

Starwatch March 2013

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:57:00 UT

A new comet appears this month; will it be a delight or a dud?

UMN experts available to discuss challenge of finding a male birth control pill

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:48:00 UT

U of M experts Dr. Gunda Georg, Ph.D., professor and head of the university’s College of Pharmacy Department of Medicinal Chemistry, and Elaine Tyler May, Ph.D., Regents Professor of American Studies, can help shed some light on the answer to the question of why we lack a male birth control pill.

Today's News: Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:33:00 UT

Today's News Weekend Edition: Monday, February 11, 2013

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:04:00 UT

University of Minnesota Board of Regents review efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:15:00 UT

Another step in University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler’s Operational Excellence initiative is unfolding. In its meeting today, the Board of Regents discussed the university’s hiring of Sibson Consulting at a cost of $48,000 to examine the university’s structure.

Dow + U = lab safety

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:22:00 UT

Led by U graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, a new lab safety campaign features input from Dow Chemical.

Can we feed the world?

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:11:00 UT

Key food crops in many regions of the world could be in jeopardy, according to a study led by IonE research fellow Deepak Ray.

Today's News Thursday, Febuary 7, 2013

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:11:00 UT

University of Minnesota professor Steven Crouch elected to the National Academy of Engineering

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:00:00 UT

Steven Crouch, professor of civil engineering and dean of the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). The announcement of 69 new members and 11 foreign associates was made today by NAE President Charles M. Vest.

Breast cancer DNA mutator found

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:01:00 UT

One member of a virus-fighting family of proteins causes mutations in breast cancer.

Today's News: Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:48:00 UT

Upcoming events on the U of M campus

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:00:00 UT

Please find below a list of select upcoming University of Minnesota-related events. For the full U of M events calendar, visit www.events.umn.edu.

Today's News: Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:35:00 UT

University of Minnesota launches Ensia environmental media platform

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:00:00 UT

In response to a growing demand for trusted, solution-focused communication about environmental topics, the University of Minnesota today announced the launch of Ensia – an innovative online and print magazine and event series that aims to connect people who can change the world with the ideas, information and inspiration they need to do so.

Support the U Day rally to be held at State Capitol Feb. 7

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:00:00 UT

The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents will join President Eric Kaler and students from the U’s five campuses at the State Capitol between noon and 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7. The annual student-organized “Support the U Day” will allow participants to rally in the Capitol Rotunda and urge legislators’ support for a proposed two-year tuition freeze for resident undergraduate students.

U of M Twin Cities named 'Best Value College' by The Princeton Review

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:00:00 UT

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities (UMTC) has been named a ‘Best Value College’ for 2013 by The Princeton Review.

University of Minnesota confers honorary degree on Thomas Sargent

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:30:00 UT

The University of Minnesota conferred an honorary degree on Nobel Prize-winning economist and longtime faculty member Thomas Sargent on Monday, February 4.

A humanitarian and a scholar

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:00:00 UT

U alumna Lesa Nord talks about her experiences as a Fulbright Scholar and the individualized education she received through the College of Liberal Arts.

Today's News Weekend Edition: Monday, February 4, 2013

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:21:00 UT

Seeing through smoke

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:43:00 UT

U researchers have designed smart gloves that use ultrasonic sensors to help first responders like firefighters find their way in smoky conditions.

U of M survey: Minnesotans predict leisure travel spending in 2013

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 06:00:00 UT

UPDATED 02/08/2013— A majority of the state's residents spend their leisure time in Minnesota, and 67 percent said they plan to spend as much or more of their money on leisure travel in 2013 as they did 2012, a new survey by the University of Minnesota Tourism Center reveals.

Among respondents surveyed during the fourth quarter of 2012, almost half (48 percent) said they plan to spend the same on leisure travel in 2013 compared to 2012, and 19 percent reported they plan to spend more. Younger Minnesotans anticipated spending more in 2013 than did older Minnesotans, but other demographic variables such as education level and income did not differentiate predicted spending.

Previous visitor research indicates travelers spend most of their travel dollars on food, followed by nearly equal amounts on lodging, retail, recreation and transportation. "This is a continued trend in Minnesota and is positive news for the travel and tourism-dependent businesses," said Ingrid Schneider, director of the Tourism Center.

"The news is good for local economies," says Matt Kane, community economics program leader for University of Minnesota Extension, which delivers research-based education about tourism throughout the state. "The bulk of leisure pursuits by Minnesotans happens right here in the state. That's an important source of dollars for many local communities that depend on tourism for jobs and income."

The tourism industry generates $11.9 billion in leisure and hospitality sales in Minnesota, including $769 million in sales tax, and accounts for close to 240,000 jobs, according to Explore Minnesota Tourism.

The research study was one of several studies supported by the Carlson Chair of Hospitality, Travel and Tourism, and was conducted as part of the 2012 Minnesota State Survey by the Minnesota Center for Survey Research. More than 800 telephone interviews were conducted with residents of Minnesota aged 18 or older from October to December 2012. The margin for error was 3.5 percent.

The University of Minnesota Tourism Center is a collaboration of University of Minnesota Extension and the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. For more information on tourism research and Extension programs, visit www.tourism.umn.edu.

Updated 02/08/2013:
In addition, there was an increase in survey respondents who predicted to spend less in 2013. The Tourism Center is doing further analysis of this data. Because the latest survey was conducted in late 2012 when there was a great deal of public concern about the fiscal cliff, further research is needed to determine if these predictions represent actual behavior.

When the same survey was conducted in late 2011 to gauge 2012 spending, 22 percent said they would spend less on travel in 2012. That number grew to 33 percent in the survey conducted in late 2012 and inquiring about predictions for 2013.

University of Minnesota Regents to visit Capitol Feb. 7 in support of tuition freeze for students and research investments to benefit Minn. industry

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:00:00 UT

The University’s Board of Regents will join President Eric Kaler and students from the U’s five campuses at the State Capitol between noon and 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7. The annual student-organized "Support the U Day" will allow participants to rally in the Capitol Rotunda and urge legislators’ support for a proposed two-year tuition freeze for resident undergraduate students.

Today's News: Friday, February 1, 2013

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:40:00 UT

U of M Institute on the Environment opens art exhibit dedicated to sustainability

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:00:00 UT

What do you get when you combine the arts, sustainability and education? "Downstream/Upstream: A Journey Through the Urban Water Cycle" by Jonee Kulman Brigham, a visual display detailing a two-week adventure taken by 39 children ages 4–6. The exhibit includes photographs, maps, artists’ books, and diagrams documenting their exploration of the water cycle.

Today's News Thursday, January 31, 2013

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:09:00 UT

New U of M-funded projects target healthy eating behaviors

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

Childhood obesity prevention, food safety practices for immigrant farmers and a study of how cruciferous vegetables affect tumors in mice are among the topics funded through a new series of eight grants from the University of Minnesota’s Healthy Foods, Healthy Lives Institute.

Poet, literary activist E. Ethelbert Miller to appear at the University of Minnesota

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

Poet, professor, and literary activist E. Ethelbert Miller will read from his work and, with host, moderator and U of M professor Alexs Pate, will engage in spirited dialogue about the state of the art of African American literature. The event will be held Wednesday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m., in Cowles Auditorium, Hubert H. Humphrey Center, 301 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis, on the University's West Bank.

University of Minnesota researchers unveil first artificial enzyme created by evolution in a test tube

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

There’s a wobbly new biochemical structure in Burckhard Seelig’s lab at the University of Minnesota that may resemble what enzymes looked like billions of years ago, when life on earth began to evolve – long before they became ingredients for new and improved products, from detergents to foods and fuels.

Discovery of sexual mating in fungi that causes 400,000 deaths per year could provide insights on how to prevent and treat infections

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

Like many fungi and one-celled organisms, Candida albicans, a normally harmless microbe that can turn deadly, has long been thought to reproduce without sexual mating. But a new study by Professor Judith Berman and colleagues at the University of Minnesota and Tel Aviv University shows that C. albicans is capable of sexual reproduction.

University of Minnesota to confer an honorary degree on Thomas Sargent

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

The University of Minnesota will confer an honorary degree on Nobel Prize-winning economist and longtime U of M faculty member Thomas Sargent on Monday, February 4 at 3 p.m. at Cowles Auditorium, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, 301 19th Avenue S., Minneapolis.

U expertise in a changing climate

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:00:00 UT

While reports detail climate change in the Midwest and globally, U researchers are working to get ideas and solutions out into the world.

Jurassic Park molecules?

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:58:00 UT

Researchers evolve an enzyme whose "body plan" may harken back to the earliest days of evolution—and help with modern problems.

Film series explores the 'Edge of Civilization'

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

A four-part film series beginning Feb. 7 at the University of Minnesota’s Bell Museum of Natural History will encourage viewers to think differently about the environmental challenges we currently face. The 3rd annual Sustainability Film Series is sponsored by the Bell Museum and the University of Minnesota’s Housing & Residential Life and Institute on the Environment/Sustainability Studies Minor.

Today's News Weekend Edition: Monday, January 28, 2013

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:21:00 UT

Today's News: Friday, January 25, 2013

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:08:00 UT

Supporting the Agricultural Life

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:35:00 UT

Agriculture is a primary engine of Minnesota’s economy, accounting for 20 percent of the state's GDP. So it makes sense to keep the men and women behind the curtain—the farmers—healthy. U of M School of Public Health faculty are on the job.

The cost of commitment

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:58:00 UT

While working to become a pharmacist who brings health care to Minnesota's refugee communities, Joy Hwang could take on $200,000 in student loan debt. The U wants to cut her debt.

Today's News Thursday, January 24, 2013

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:23:00 UT

University of Minnesota to Host Public Interest Design Week

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

Registration is now open for the first-ever Public Interest Design Week – March 19-24, 2013 – set to take place on the University of Minnesota’s Minneapolis campus. The University’s College of Design, in conjunction with Design Corps and PublicInterestDesign.org, announced last month what will be one of the nation's largest gatherings of public interest design advocates. For more information on PID Week and how to register, please visit www.publicinterestdesign.org/week.

Acara offers workshop for budding social entrepreneurs

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

Can you make a change in the world and make a living doing it? Absolutely! Find out how at Introduction to Social Ventures, a three-part community workshop being offered by the University of Minnesota’s Acara program Feb. 14–April 4 in St. Paul.

Wikipedia inadvertently causing its own decline in participation

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

University of Minnesota computer science researchers studying Wikipedia have found that several changes the community made to manage the quality and consistency of submissions to the popular online encyclopedia are causing its decline in contributors.

U of M events range from discussion of President Obama's political strategy to Public Interest Design Week

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

Please find below a list of select upcoming University of Minnesota-related events. For the full U of M events calendar, visit www.events.umn.edu.

U of M Journal of International Law to present its 2013 symposium, "The Future of Warfare: The Law of Tomorrow's Battlefields"

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:11:00 UT

The University of Minnesota Law School’s Minnesota Journal of International Law will present its symposium, entitled “The Future of Warfare: The Law of Tomorrow’s Battlefields,” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 on the West Bank in Lockhart Hall (Room 25), 229 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.

Journal members chose this year’s topic because of its current relevance in international law. The symposium will feature panels on robotics, cyber warfare and the privatization of war. Panelists, top experts in each field from around the world, will come together to provide diverse scholarly perspectives and encourage debate, discussion and an examination of the issues facing militaries of today as well as of tomorrow.

Joining the discussion will be: Professor Ken Anderson, Washington College of Law; Alice Beauheim, Office of the Director of National Intelligence; Professor Geoffrey Corn, South Texas College of Law; Professor Oren Gross, University of Minnesota Law School; Professor John Rasdan, William Mitchell College of Law; Dr. Daphné Richemond-Barak, Hezliya Interdisciplinary Center; Professor Gabor Rona, Human Rights First; and Professor David Weissbrodt, University of Minnesota Law School. Professor Eric Jensen, Brigham Young University Law School, will give the keynote address.

Check-in for the symposium begins at 8:30 a.m. and the event begins at 9 a.m. Registration is $20 for the public (includes lunch and reception following the symposium.) Symposium is free for students, faculty and staff with no registration required. 5.5 CLE credits have been requested.

More information on the symposium can be found at: http://www.minnjil.org/?page_id=913
Register at: http://register.cce.umn.edu/Course.pl?sect_key=187025.

Google Apps at the U

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:01:00 UT

Google Apps at the U is changing the way students, faculty, and staff interact, work, and learn. It's also saving millions.

Today's News Weekend Edition: Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:10:00 UT

How rejection is rejected

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:07:00 UT

A young researcher finds the short answer to the question, "Why doesn't a mother's immune system reject a fetus?"

Antibacterial agent used in common soaps found in increasing amounts in freshwater lakes

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

When people wash their hands with antibacterial soap, most don’t think about where the chemicals contained in that soap end up. University of Minnesota engineering researchers do.

Statement by University of Minnesota President Eric W. Kaler in response to Gov. Mark Dayton's proposed biennial budget request

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler released the following statement today in response to Gov. Mark Dayton’s proposed biennial budget.

President Kaler to present prestigious NCAA Theodore Roosevelt Award to Tony Dungy

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:10:00 UT

University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler and Director of Gopher Athletics Norwood Teague will present former Gopher Tony Dungy with the prestigious Theodore Roosevelt Award on Friday, Jan. 18, at the NCAA Convention in Grapevine, Texas. The accolade, named after President Theodore Roosevelt, is the NCAA’s highest honor.

Starwatch February 2013

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:16:00 UT

In February the bright winter constellations are at their best and Saturn starts rising before midnight.

Today's News Thursday, January 17, 2013

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:13:00 UT

University of Minnesota awarded $28 million grant to lead development of next-generation microelectronics

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

The University of Minnesota announced today that it has been awarded a $28 million grant over five years to lead a new national research center focused on developing the next generation of microelectronics. About one-third of the grant will support research in Minnesota.

Professors Barbara Frey and Jennifer Green and the University of Minnesota Law School Human Rights Litigation and International Advocacy Clinic submit gun violence report to U.N. Human Rights Committee

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

As the United States Government debates domestic policy changes to address national concerns about gun violence, students at the University of Minnesota are urging the United Nations to address the human rights violations committed with firearms.

Visitors given rare opportunity to picnic among Minnesota nature this Valentine's Day at the Bell Museum of Natural History

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

The great outdoors are indoors at the Bell Museum this Valentine’s Day where visitors are invited to enjoy a gourmet picnic and a night at the museum with the one, group or family that they "dig!"

Winning streak hits 30 games

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:00:00 UT

The No. 1 and undefeated Gopher women’s hockey team continued its remarkable roll with a weekend sweep of North Dakota at Ridder Arena.

Legacy of a Dream

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:20:00 UT

Innovative scholarships, combined with tested federal TRiO programs, are helping first-generation college students close the gap.

Pore research = great science

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:07:00 UT

New molecular lattices promise to slash industrial energy consumption and costs.

University of Minnesota startup to use birch bark in the production of drugs, cosmetics and supplements

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

Take one of the planet’s oldest tree species, grow and harvest it sustainably, remove a waste product from its use in paper production, and what do you get? An environmentally sustainable source of natural chemicals for nutritional supplements, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals – and the basis for a startup company to bring them to market.

Minnesota's open enrollment program increases racial segregation, new study by the Law School's Institute on Metropolitan Opportunity finds

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:40:00 UT

The University of Minnesota Law School’s Institute on Metropolitan Opportunity released a new study Friday, Jan.11 providing evidence that Minnesota’s open enrollment program increases racial segregation in area schools.

Today's News Weekend Edition: Monday, January 14, 2013

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:03:00 UT

If we go over the fiscal cliff, will people spend or save?

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

In the face of hard times, which strategy gives us the best shot at survival: saving for the future or spending resources on immediate gains? The answer may depend on the economic conditions we faced in childhood, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

Today's News: Friday, January 11, 2012

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:46:00 UT

U of M President Eric Kaler emphasizes commitment to freezing tuition, reducing costs and holding U accountable to students and public in legislative budget request

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

In addition to freezing tuition for the next two years for Minnesota resident undergraduates, the University of Minnesota commits to saving $28 million in operating costs and meeting performance and accountability measures outlined in University President Eric Kaler’s first biennial budget.

Dayton appoints U of M's Kate Knuth to state environment board

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has appointed Kate Knuth to a two-year term as a citizen member of the state’s Environmental Quality Board, effective Jan. 14.

Today's News: Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:46:00 UT

Upcoming U of M events range from 'Headliners' to Martin Luther King, Jr. tribute

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

A selection of University of Minnesota-related events between Jan. 9-23, 2013 are highlighted.

University of Minnesota exceeds Legislature's performance goals

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

From increased graduation rates to more student financial aid to the growth of sponsored research, the University of Minnesota has far exceeded a set of performance goals established by the 2011 Legislature.

Media Advisory: U of M President Kaler to highlight legislative priorities in Jan. 11 media briefing

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (1/8/2013) --University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler will provide media an overview of the university’s 2013 legislative priorities, in particular his commitment to freeze tuition for Minnesota undergraduate students, at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 11, in State Office Building Room 300, located at 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul.

'Science' names University of Minnesota researcher's gene-modification technique one of 2012's top scientific breakthroughs

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

An approach to modify genes developed by University of Minnesota researcher Daniel Voytas and colleagues was among the "breakthroughs of the year" detailed in a special issue of Science published December 21. The technique, based on enzymes called TALENs (transcription activator–like effector nucleases) that "read" DNA and makes pinpoint changes in a targeted gene, offers researchers an unprecedented level of control for gene modification.

U of M Physics Circus brings large-scale stunts and physics lessons to the public Jan. 10

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

If you’ve never seen a physicist drop 20 feet through thin air while a friend shoots a ball at him from a cannon, or grown men and women shooting streams of toilet paper over an audience with a leaf blower, the University of Minnesota Physics Force has a show for you.

U of M Twin Cities named a Best Value Public College by Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 06:00:00 UT

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities has again been selected in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance list of the 100 best value public colleges for 2012-13.

Today's News [Weekend Edition]: Monday, December 31, 2012

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:02:00 UT

Today's News: Friday, December 28, 2012

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:46:00 UT

Today's News: Thursday, December 27, 2012

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:34:00 UT

Today's News [Weekend Edition]: Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:13:00 UT

Today's News: Friday, December 21, 2012

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:32:00 UT

Starwatch January 2013

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:54:00 UT

The bright winter constellations come into their own in January, this year with Jupiter as an added ornament.

Going abroad to be better at home

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:09:00 UT

Future physician Brian Eby is spending a year immersed in Germany's health care system. He hopes to return with a new perspective and more.

Today's News: Thursday, December 20, 2012

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:32:00 UT

A new way of caring

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:46:00 UT

The U lands a national center to lead the way into the new team-based approach to health care delivery.

U experts available to discuss new twist on New Year's resolutions

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:58:00 UT

Tired of the same old New Year’s resolutions related to weight loss or healthy eating, many Americans are looking outside the box when it comes to reflecting and goal setting for 2013.

Want to join a map quest?

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:56:00 UT

Through Snapshot Serengeti, you are invited to help U researchers map iconic animals in Africa's Serengeti National Park.

The Green Revolution is wilting

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 06:00:00 UT

The Green Revolution has stagnated for key food crops in many regions of the world, according to a study published in the Dec. 18 issue of Nature Communications by scientists with the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment and McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

Today's News [Weekend Edition]: Monday, December 17, 2012

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:05:00 UT

Today's News: Friday, December 14, 2012

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:58:00 UT

All in the family kitchen

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:00:00 UT

The U’s HOME Plus program offers hands-on nutrition education to families and engages children in preparing their own healthy meals and snacks.

University of Minnesota Board of Regents considers measures to advance research enterprise, and hears report highlighting best graduation rates in U's history

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 06:00:00 UT

Following a six-year portfolio growth rate that was 14 percent better than the national average, the University of Minnesota ranked eighth among all public research institutions by topping $847 million in research and development expenditures for FY11. U of M faculty competed successfully for grants worth $749.1 million in FY12.

Today's News: Thursday, December 13, 2012

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:40:00 UT