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Cody Sheik, Chris Filstrup, and Abby Smason identify bacteria behind toxins in St. Louis River estuary

The Duluth campus research team made a breakthrough discovery about a known cyanotoxin that poses significant health risks to humans, pets, livestock and wildlife.

Campus: Duluth

Categories: Agriculture and Environment


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Awards & Recognition

Duluth campus dining earns national recognition for Multicultural Dinner Series

Dining Services was awarded the Silver Loyal E. Horton Dining Award from the National Association of College & University Food Services for its monthly collaboration with student cultural organizations to bring heritage to life through food.

Campus: Duluth

Categories: Campus Affairs


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Greg Beilman elected as interim leader of critical healthcare functions

The new interim CEO of University of Minnesota Physicians and appointed interim vice president for University clinical operations will lead developing a more fully integrated academic health system.

Campus: Systemwide

Categories: Campus Affairs


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Summer guide to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The University’s work doesn't stop once summer break comes. Use this guide to explore what's happening across campus. 

Campus: Twin Cities

Categories: Education


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Awards & Recognition

Jian-Ping Wang named 2025 Faculty Innovator of the Year

The professor in the College of Science and Engineering on the Twin Cities campus was recognized for founding four startup companies while at the University. 

Campus: Twin Cities

Categories: Science and Technology


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Miriam Gieske looks for a chemical-free way to control crops

The assistant professor in the Division of Science and Mathematics at Morris works with students on how to harness bacteria in soil to manage crop disease.

Campus: Morris

Categories: Agriculture and Environment


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Jean-Paul Noel on the roots of autism and brain activity

The assistant professor and research team in the Medical School on the Twin Cities campus used brain-recording technology to explore brain patterns across different forms of autism to understand behavior. 

Campus: Twin Cities

Categories: Health


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Virus transmission between bee species does not lead to new variants

Researchers in the College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences on the Twin Cities campus observed three known honey bee pathogens to inform future pollinator conservation efforts. 

Campus: Twin Cities

Categories: Agriculture and Environment


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How scientists and farmers are teaming up to revive soil health

College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences scientists are partnering with 40 organic vegetable producers to use cover crops in their high tunnel systems and improve soil health for long-term productivity. 

Campus: Twin Cities

Categories: Agriculture and Environment


Katrina Simons sits in her wheelchair and smiles. She is wearing sunglasses and a black top with a large multicolored heart. The background is orange, with a light burst behind her. In the foreground is the podcast title, "Boldly Challenging Ableism."
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Institute on Community Integration staff expose ableism and dismantle myths about people with disabilities

Pete McCauley, Skyler Mihajlov, Katrina Simons, and Jerry Smith recently launched a radio show and podcast discussing what real inclusion means for disability advocacy.

Campus: Twin Cities

Categories: Law and Policy