Seeds of change
University of Minnesota plant and environmental scientists lead the world with their innovative approach to developing new perennial crops like Kernza
Rethinking road salt
How can we keep our roads safe in cold weather while protecting our water? A research team in chilly, hilly Duluth looks into eco-friendly alternatives.
A future of advocacy
Karen Guise is on a journey to uplift Indigenous voices.
Visualizing better heart devices
At the U’s Visible Heart Laboratories, a unique partnership between academia and industry is enhancing the future of cardiac technologies.
Latest stories
Rethinking road salt
How can we keep our roads safe in cold weather while protecting our water? A research team in chilly, hilly Duluth looks into eco-friendly alternatives. Read more
Feeding academic success
An expansion at the Nutritious U Food Pantry is filling a grocery gap for students who are experiencing food insecurity — no proof of need required. Read more
Safety and trust
Nicholas Chapman reflects on his unconventional path to medical school. Read more
Shippie’s second act
Donated horses are the backbone of UMN Crookston’s hands-on equine education programs. Read more
Cool tech for sustainable farming
University of Minnesota researchers are using a powerful, chemical-free technology to fuel the next generation of agriculture. Read more
For the love of Labs
When their beloved Labradors needed surgical care, Joe and Kirsten Stasney turned to the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center. Read more
A unified front for clean water
University of Minnesota researchers are joining forces to safeguard our urban waterways. Read more
Facts first
As vaccine misinformation swirls, the UMN Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy launches a philanthropy-backed effort to provide scientifically sound information. Read more
Watch your wake
Powerboats should keep to deeper waters to protect the health of our lakes, new UMN research finds. Read more
A future of advocacy
Karen Guise is on a journey to uplift Indigenous voices. Read more
Soccer love and leadership
Competition and care fuel a UMN Crookston student-athlete’s drive. Read more
The carbon cure?
A groundbreaking carbon removal technology could reshape our climate future. Read more
Creature comforts
Find out what students love about the Pet Away Worry and Stress program in this photo gallery. Read more
Keep rowing
Kids who stutter build confidence and friendships through a University of Minnesota camp. Read more
Visualizing better heart devices
At the U’s Visible Heart Laboratories, a unique partnership between academia and industry is enhancing the future of cardiac technologies. Read more
Building a future in history
After five years in the workforce, Derion Johnson is diving into his studies—and discovering a community that feels like home. Read more
Finding joy in philanthropy
A growing passion for the performing arts inspires a New York couple to make current and estate gifts to their undergraduate schools. Read more
‘Environmental protection is sacred to me’
U of M student Louie Renville believes everyone deserves access to clean water in their homes. Read more
World traveler and horse lover
Avery Crook is looking forward to a career in the equine industry. Read more