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Users can use the texting program to stop smoking.

How a texting program uses culturally aligned resources to reduce misuse and cancer diagnoses

by Emma Walytka
Published October 16, 2023
UMN School of Public Health professor and researchers from the American Indian Cancer Foundation and the Native American Community Clinic collaborated to help Native Americans quit smoking.
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents held a special meeting on Monday June 26, 2023, in Minneapolis, MN.

Regents approve CentraCare partnership, HEAPR funding request

by Alex Lassiter
Published October 15, 2023
As part of their October meeting, the regents also voted on the appointment of the presidential search committee and held a non-public session to discuss ongoing lawsuits against the University.
Dean Prasad Boradkar has been on the job for a month.

New Dean of College of Design discusses academic journey

by Caleb Fravel and Emma Walytka
Published October 15, 2023
Prasad Boradkar discusses his time at Google, his first month at the University of Minnesota and his plans as the new dean of the College of Design.
Crop research fields on the St. Paul Campus, July 26, 2023.

How prairie fires can promote plant pollination: environmental research, conservation and the Echinacea project’s ties to the UMN

by Emma Walytka
Published October 12, 2023
UMN faculty, a student and member of the Chicago Botanic Garden share research regarding prairies and the impact of the Echinacea project on the environment.
Gov. Tim Walz's task force on academic health at UMN convenes at the Minnesota Dept. of Revenue Building for their second meeting.

UMN academic health task force discusses current state of Minnesota health care systems

by Alex Lassiter
Published October 12, 2023
The Wednesday meeting reviewed UMN’s five-point plan and the current state of health care systems at the University and in rural areas of the state.
The class usually draws a large student following, especially students who are not biology majors.

The phenomenon and impact of BIOL 1003 at UMN

by Georgia Jensen
Published October 10, 2023
BIOL 1003, the Evolution and Biology of Sex course at UMN, consistently draws a large student following, captivating students with its unconventional content and delivering on its promise to engage and cultivate curiosity.
Northrop Mall at the University of Minnesota on July 23, 2023, in Minneapolis, Minn.

UMN Landcare Services combats recent drought

by Georgia Jensen
Published October 9, 2023
The prolonged drought affecting the Twin Cities has created challenges for the UMN Landcare team, prompting a need to reprioritize lawn-care efforts.
Michael Garwood and his on-site team show off their MRI machine in a Center for Magnetic Resonance Research lab.

UMN researchers develop portable MRI on track for human trials

by Alex Lassiter
Published October 9, 2023
The portable technology, created in collaboration with international researchers, could provide MRI access to people who need it.
Conflicting parking availability signs at the Oak Street Parking Ramp caused confusion and congestion on the afternoon of October 3rd. Availability and parking issues at the Oak Street Ramp in particular have been a major concern for students who signed parking contracts with the University this fall.

University of Minnesota deals with ongoing parking issues

by Amirah Razman
Published October 8, 2023

The University of Minnesota’s Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) provides semester-long parking contracts for students and staff to purchase online.Students are able to purchase parking contracts...

Vaccine availability at clinics will be announced soon.

It’s vaccination season: How important is getting both the updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines this season?

by Amirah Razman
Published October 8, 2023
After the CDC announced the rollout of a new COVID-19 vaccine targeting the latest variant, health experts say COVID-19 vaccines are being treated similar to the flu vaccine.

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