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.
Latest stories
‘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
‘College got me out of my shell’
First-generation student Nadia Phillips found her place studying plant pathology at the U of M. Read more
‘My life has done a 180’
How one first-generation student went from dropping out of high school to embracing the U of M. Read more
Staying sober as a student
Recovery on Campus has become a safe haven for those wrestling with alcohol and other drugs. Read more
Take a walk along WCROC’s sustainability trail
Learn the story behind UMM graduate Cameron Berthiaume’s self-guided tour of renewable energy projects at the West Central Research and Outreach Center. Read more
What can we learn from fishers in the forests?
NRRI study expands statewide to understand why the weasel population is moving from north to south. Read more
Out of the closet and into the archive
The U of M’s Tretter Collection houses decades of LGBTQIA+ history. Read more
‘Doing the work of a small-business lawyer’
At the U of M Law School’s Business Law Clinic, future attorneys learn to work with entrepreneurs and small-business owners get needed legal advice. Read more
Climate curriculum
New Center for Climate Literacy aims to change attitudes through storytelling. Read more
STEM ambassador
How an early introduction to coding brought a sense of purpose—and a desire to give back—to one U of M student. Read more
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. Read more
How Dylan Young found his voice
The UMM student made a name for himself defending diversity on campus. Find out what brought him to the center of the debate. Read more