A school of the world
As it transforms itself into one of the top three public research universities in the world, the University must continue its tradition of sending students and faculty abroad and increase its efforts to bring international students to its campuses.

U researchers reverse memory loss in mice
U researchers achieved a major breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease investigation by identifying a mutant protein called tau that may be the culprit in memory loss. Because this study involves the manipulation of a human gene, hopes are high that the research will one day translate into helping those who suffer from Alzheimer's.

Celebrating the horse and human bond
Jean del Santo, University associate professor of voice, was inspired to create a performance on the Twin Cities campus that's centered on horses and humans during her bout with cancer.

Quantum leap
Two historic buildings on the Twin Cities campus have undergone rehabilitation with capital bonding support. Jones Hall reopened Sept. 6; Nicholson Hall will reopen this winter.

Vicarious pleasure
University senior Adrienne Baker writes a weekly online blog for M readers about the challenges of her last year as an undergrad.

Which came first, the seed or the tree?
A new public art piece, "Seed of Knowledge," has sprouted on the Twin Cities campus in St. Paul.

Busting Stress
Stress Busters, an hour of informal meditation, light yoga, and stretching at the Mayo Building on the Twin Cities campus leaves participants feeling physically, emotionally, and intellectually rejuvenated.

Letters to the Editor, fall 2005
Letters in response to M, summer 2005

Book reviews fall 2005
Three books by people at the U--on math wars, a battle that stopped Rome, and a vegetarian manifesto for all ages.

Get connected, fall 2005
A compendium of events and opportunities for alumni of the University of Minnesota.

Alumni career builder
Far from campus but looking for career connections? The new M Alumni Online can help.

From the pages of history, fall 2005
Moments in University history from the pages of the 104-year-old alumni journal, now called Minnesota.

Beyond the blackboard
After spending 40 years as an engineer, environmental planner, and consultant, Don Brauer knows that a key to a successful career in any field is understanding the big picture. That's why, as a mentor for the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, Brauer has made a point of giving students a broad view of their chosen field.

Roots of human civilization may have been just that
The move of our ape ancestors from the rain forest into the savannahs is thought to have spurred a big jump in human evolution. U anthropologist Greg Laden hypothesizes that they were able to survive by eating roots and tubers, also known as underground storage organs (USOs).

Catching a tailwind
It took more than sunlight to power Borealis III to a runner-up finish in the North American Solar Challenge. The car's real firepower comes from a potent mix of student ingenuity and alumni support.

New magic number: 50,000 alumni donors
The University crossed a magical number with the end of its fiscal year in June: more than 50,000 alumni donors in a single year.

Multiple rewards
A number of scholarships gave Rachael Dettmann the opportunity to double major in music performance and applied economics. Little did she know how much those scholarships would change her life.

Helping students succeed
U scholarship drive benefits 1,000 more students compared with two years ago.

All-American student, athlete (and volunteer)
Heather Hamilton is the most decorated athlete in UMD history. She finished her undergraduate years by earning a 4.0 grade-point average and making the dean's list every semester.

Casey is new UMC chancellor
The University of Minnesota, Crookston, is welcoming a new chancellor, while the Morris campus is preparing to say goodbye to its leader of seven years.

Yeah, we rock
Turns out that the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, is ranked No. 9 by RollingStone.com in the category of “Schools that Rock,” culling from data in the book Schools that Rock: The Rolling Stone College Guide.

Help for hot flashes
Greg Plotnikoff, associate professor of medicine at the University's Center for Spirituality and Healing, is conducting a study of keishi bukuryo gan, left, a 2,000-year-old Japanese remedy for hot flashes. Women can learn about the study at the state fair, August 27 and 29, and sign up to participate.

King of beasts in the line of fire
In Tanzania, lions are killing people at an increasing rate. In response, people are killing lions--a practice that, if unchecked, could devastate populations of the big cats. Lion researcher Craig Packer is leading the charge to curb attacks on people while preserving the king of beasts.