Fantastic fruit
Leadership of the U’s esteemed fruit crop breeding program changes hands, from a prolific apple breeder to a cold-hardy grape expert
View from the 50-yard line
What is it like to lead the U of M Marching Band? Drum major Ari Martin tells us.
Discrimination drives desire for representation
Doctor of Nursing Practice graduate Tumani Jackson is preparing to serve where change is needed.
More resilient crops
UMD grad student Mady Larson wants to apply his research on drought-tolerant plants to agricultural crops.
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Musical legacy
With musical theater at the heart of her own family, Sarah Wigley wants to extend the opportunity to study voice at the U of M to more students. Read more
Engineering real-world solutions
CSE student Abigail Johnson combines a lifelong love of engineering with a passion for helping others. Read more
Cleansing the world’s water
Research at the University of Minnesota is taking aim at breaking down “forever” chemicals. Read more
Musical masterclass
Students at the University of Minnesota Duluth learn and sing alongside members of VocalEssence. Read more
Science, students, and sponges
Sierra Strenge combines her passions for research and teaching at the University of Minnesota Crookston. Read more
Empowered eating
Local cookbook author talks simple, nutritious ways to cook more sustainably. Read more
Homegrown teachers
How can we ease the teacher shortage in Minnesota? By growing our own. Read more
What’s in the water?
A University of Minnesota Morris student explores the water quality in Peru. Read more
Who can resist that face?
Meet a group of shelter and rescue animals that have received life-changing medical treatment, thanks to the generosity of donors. Read more
‘Something meaningful’
With a passion for solving problems and building connections, CSOM student Ayman Elhassan is charting a path toward lasting impact. Read more
‘Little moments are that much sweeter’
How Katie Deutsch, a young mother of two, found hope, comfort, and expert care after being diagnosed with triple-positive breast cancer. Read more
View from the 50-yard line
What is it like to lead the U of M Marching Band? Drum major Ari Martin tells us. Read more
Improving everyday life
A U of M professor’s mother inspired her to invest in the next generation of physical therapy and rehabilitation science students. Read more
Marathon with heart
How a family’s gratitude to the Pediatric Heart Center at M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital inspired them to pay it forward. Read more
Rider’s license
How do you keep kids on ATVs safe? University of Minnesota Extension educators and 4-H volunteers are providing safety training in the classroom and in the field. Read more
Fantastic fruit
Leadership of the U’s esteemed fruit crop breeding program changes hands, from a prolific apple breeder to a cold-hardy grape expert. Read more
Putting out breast cancer’s biggest fires
David Potter, MD, PhD, wants to take down the meanest breast cancers he can find—and he’s got an innovative idea to do just that. Read more
Well-designed path
With a strong vision and support from faculty and fellow students, Peter Grace blazed his own academic trail at the U. Read more
Studying the sky
Physics students scope out possibilities for U of M Morris observatory. Read more
Discrimination drives desire for representation
Doctor of Nursing Practice graduate Tumani Jackson is preparing to serve where change is needed. Read more