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University of Minnesota recognized for climate action milestones

Four University of Minnesota campuses have earned 10 of the first 16 Climate Action Milestones awarded by Second Nature, recognizing the University's efforts to advance climate action through education, research, community collaboration and inclusive governance.

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Early voting opens in Wisconsin, amid strong Minnesota turnout

“One of the things in Minnesota in particular, every state and federal office except for one U.S. Senator is on the ballot... that’s a really big deal and it’s really important — and so those generally generate more turnout,” said Cindy Rugeley, political science professor at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

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From intern to Emmys

Five months after graduating from UMD, Marisa (Mo) Ornat is an Emmy-nominated journalist.

Erin D. Sheets

UMD Professor Erin Sheets Receives National Award

The Biophysical Society is pleased to announce that Erin D. Sheets, of the University of Minnesota Duluth, has been named the recipient of the Society’s 2027 Rosalba Kampman Distinguished Service Award.

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Staff spotlight: Anna Phan

TRIO Upward Bound director likes to help students envision possibilities for their futures. 

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Ensuring equitable services

Social work grad students lead regional dialogue on supporting refugee and immigrant families.

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Core experiences

How early curiosity about the natural world shaped one student’s path in environmental science.