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 safe ride home
Meet some of the students who drive for Boynton Health’s Gopher Chauffeur. Read more
Fast track to med school
A member of the B.A./M.D. Scholars Program reflects on her path to medicine and the life-changing impact of philanthropy. Read more
Rescuing raptors
A longtime donor supports The Raptor Center and other U of M programs with charitable gift annuities. Read more
Building a better walker
Morgan Kerfeld wants to reinvent the wheeled devices many people use to help maintain stability and revolutionize an industry that hasn’t changed much in more than 40 years. Read more
Spotting CMV
Cytomegalovirus, a common cause of hearing loss in infants, is now part of routine newborn screening in Minnesota, thanks to the work of a U of M professor and parents of affected children. Read more
Minutes matter
Thousands of Minnesota law enforcement vehicles will be better prepared to help people who are experiencing life-threatening cardiac arrest. Read more
Confronting structural racism
At the U's Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity, Professor Rachel Hardeman wants to provide equitable health care for all birthing people. Read more
A city divided
Through donor and volunteer support, the U of M’s Mapping Prejudice project exposed housing as a force behind Minneapolis’ racial disparities—and led to change. Read more
Shaped by the land
A remarkable gift from a savvy South Dakota businesswoman will forge a legacy for her and help generations of students at the University of Minnesota. Read more
Marching on
The U of M Marching Band celebrates 50 years of women’s full inclusion in the program. Read more
Creativity and the brain
Creativity Camp reveals information about mental health and well-being at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain. Read more
London calling
Marah Mcdougal on studying abroad, choosing UMC, interning, and more. Read more
The teacher in the living room
U of M student Jinglin Li breaks down educational barriers by bringing virtual volunteer tutors to students in need. Read more
Does increasing the minimum wage alleviate poverty?
UMD student Aidan Kray examines the connection. Read more
Zac’s story
Harv Bartz smiles when he talks about his grandson, Zac. “He had this unique way of connecting with people. He would reach out to anyone he thought needed a boost,” he says. Read more
The Morris connection
A UMM grad pays it forward, one future veterinarian at a time. Read more
Back in the game
Research makes better cancer care—like chemotherapy from home and less drastic surgery—possible. Read more
Think like a 4-H’er
How the 4-H pledge plays out in the lives of young people across Minnesota. Read more
Saving the shoreline
A U of M study suggests wakesurf boats should be operated at greater distances from the shore than typical recreational boats. Read more
Fighting cancer with chemistry
A UMD graduate student works to modify medicine. Read more