Building bridges for lasting change
First-generation international student Ruthvin Gardiner talks about his passion for collaborative problem-solving, the real-world impact of public policy, and his Minnesota cabin must-haves
What prairie seeds can tell us about our climate
A postdoc at the Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve is learning how environmental changes affect the way seeds disperse.
Language keeper
Jaeden King wants to preserve the Ojibwe language by bringing it to schools in her community.
Climate curriculum
New Center for Climate Literacy aims to change attitudes through storytelling.
Latest stories
A sweet study
At the University of Minnesota Duluth, students put their chemical engineering knowledge to work learning the art of chocolate making. Read more
Energy drink
What can you do with wastewater from brewing beer? The U of M’s Paige Novak and team are exploring the possibilities. Read more
Culturally informed health care
Medical student Miranda Harris is on a mission to reduce health disparities through primary care. Read more
Designing for everyone
What does it look like when our world is designed with justice in mind? A College of Design faculty member explains. Read more
She joined the Navy and saw the world
Serving in the U.S. Navy took Kathryn Brainerd to far-flung locations before coming to UMN Crookston to study and coach soccer. Read more
Inspired by bedrock
Michael Zavada shares his plans as the first Morton Gneiss Professor in Environmental Sciences at the University of Minnesota Morris. Read more
Water visionary
CSE grad Bernie Bullert’s legacy of leadership and philanthropy is helping transform water management in Minnesota. Read more
‘How it feels when you can’t get to the places you need to go’
Research led by the Humphrey School of Public Affairs uses personal stories to illustrate transportation inequities in Minnesota. Read more
Every second counts
A first-of-its-kind ER-on-wheels is helping more people survive cardiac arrest, one of medicine’s most dire scenarios. Read more
What prairie seeds can tell us about our climate
A postdoc at the Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve is learning how environmental changes affect the way seeds disperse. Read more
‘I get to be me again’
When Ashley Benoit learned she had breast cancer at just 24 years old, she turned to M Health Fairview for expertise, compassion, and hope. Read more
‘A continuation of my upbringing’
UMN Morris’ Gavin Zempel wants to revive the Santee dialect of the Dakota language and build new connections to the culture. Read more
Strong women, strong ties
Carlson School grad Heidi Capozzi continues a family tradition of philanthropy through current and estate gifts. Read more
From service to business
Carlson School of Management student Charles Christianson is putting skills he learned in the Army to use in the corporate world. Read more
Superstar squad
Meet our M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital All-Stars and flip through their digital sports cards. Read more
Gardening for change
Youths from the U of M’s Urban Agriculture Initiative transform vacant lots into bright spots. Read more
Language keeper
Jaeden King wants to preserve the Ojibwe language by bringing it to schools in her community. Read more
‘I want to tell difficult stories’
UMD theatre major Oliver Swimeley is committed to bringing underrepresented voices out of the shadows—and on to the stage. Read more
Spreading the word about STEM
UMN Crookston’s Center for Rural Education in Science and Technology wants to inspire kids to learn about technology in agriculture. Read more