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Urban gardens
Ryan Barker (MLA '08) designs gardens for the forgotten urban areas of north St. Louis, Missouri. He teaches residents there how to plant, cultivate and harvest vegetables in what were vacant lots.
Heart-mending technology
In 2008 University of Minnesota professor Doris Taylor and her team created a beating animal heart in the laboratory. Now the University has licensed the technology, which holds promise for replacing entire human organs.
Your health
Drugs and hospitals usually affect about 10% of our health. The rest is determined by what we eat, how we deal with stress and whether we're physically active. A new U of M blog helps you take charge of your health.
Mini Med School
Now celebrating 11 years, the U’s popular Mini Medical School is back this spring with a focus on children’s health. The five-week program, “Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities,” will cover a variety of topics taught by world-renowned U faculty.
Making a splash
A year and a half ago, Kelci Bryant was in Beijing, diving in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Now she’s a student-athlete at the University of Minnesota, bolstering the swimming and diving program and enjoying the camaraderie with her new teammates.
