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Solving a university deficit: a work of art

by Graison Hensley Chapman
Published February 16, 2011
Some colleges are contemplating selling artwork to plug budget holes.

MSA plans D.C. trip to lobby for federal funding

by Cali Owings
Published January 26, 2011
At least seven University of Minnesota students will take part in “Big Ten on the Hill Day” late this March.
First year computer science student Derek Anderson plays computer games on Monday in his dorm room. The the U.S. army is currently looking to use the research to advance training for soldiers by using the teamwork aspect of MMORPG games to improve communication and work towards a common goal.

From EverQuest to Afghanistan: Army, U teach teamwork

by Frank
Published January 26, 2011
Researchers questioned University grad student Kyong Shim when she said she wanted to study video games — until the U.S. Army came calling.
Sports and alcohol: a risky cocktail

Sports and alcohol: a risky cocktail

by Frank
Published January 18, 2011
A U study shows that 8 percent of Americans leave pro sporting events legally drunk.

U breaks into top 10 research schools

by Conor Shine
Published December 13, 2010
The University’s research operation grew faster than all but two schools.
Shaun Kennedy, Director of the National Center for Food Protection and Defense (NCFPD), a Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence, is a leader in national food safety and food defense research.  Research and food security education takes place within the Andrew Boss Lab of Meat Science on the St. Paul Campus.

U helps prepare for food attacks

by Ashley Bray
Published December 13, 2010
A U department addresses the vulnerability of U.S. food production.

Sabbaticals under fire at public universities

by Adam Daniels
Published December 9, 2010
Politicians have floated ending paid sabbaticals to ease budget woes.

U profs, students bolster particle collider efforts

by Frank
Published December 7, 2010
Professor Jeremiah Mans is one of a handful of University researchers who work on the CERN particle collider.
Ugg targets men as new consumers

Ugg targets men as new consumers

by Jennifer Bissell
Published December 7, 2010
Quarterback Tom Brady was named the new face of Uggs last month.
Kurt McIntire stands next to a full scale version of a storm sewer with the SAFL baffle installed Tuesday afternoon at Saint Anthony Falls Lab.

U technology filters pollutants in rainwater to save lakes

by Frank
Published December 2, 2010
Five cities have shown interest in installing baffles to prevent trash, metals and oils from disrupting the natural water cycle.

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