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Breaking out of silos to solve real-world problems

In Spring 2026, students and faculty members from very different corners of campus came together around a complex problem: food insecurity in Duluth’s Central Hillside.

A plant grows in a raised garden bed.

Creative solutions for food security: The Feywild Farm Community Garden

The Humanities for Food Justice hub recently collaborated with the Duluth Center for Women and Children Nourish program and local community members to launch the Feywild Farm Community Garden. This initiative is a direct application of creative, research-driven solutions to local challenges.

An ambulance driving on a snowy road.

Addressing burnout in rural healthcare workers through online courses

Two people hold a large agreement document while smiling at the camera.

UMD signs Okanagan Charter in support of student well-being

University of Minnesota commits to advancing well-being across campuses

Leah Blomquist leans against a railing and smiles at the camera in a well-lit atrium.

A bold choice, a balanced path

For one University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) student, a leap of faith led to the discovery of an unexpected connection between sales and wellness.

Research team in front of the Chester Park building: Instructor Lynette Carlson, Haley Evans, Madelyn Graham, Marie Meysembourg and Associate Professor Sharyl Samargia-Grivette.

Testing a novel treatment method

UMD study shows promise for speech recovery after stroke

An aerial view of the Chester Park Building on the UMD campus. Green lawns and full trees with a parking lot with cars in front of the building and the rest of UMD campus in the background under a blue sky.

Treating Parkinson's Disease

New UMD clinic program helps patients reclaim their speech.

UMD Boulevard banners welcoming people on a snowy campus, with Kirby Student Center in the background.

UMD Earns Age-Friendly Designation

The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) has now joined the Age-Friendly University Global Network as an Age-Friendly University.

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