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Pioneering a ‘Racism-Conscious’ Approach: Shaping Public Policies for Enhanced Health…
Health inequities are extremely common for racial and ethnic minorities in the U.S., impacting everything from chronic-disease rates, infant mortality and overall lifespan. Although the health gaps are driven by multiple social and…
University of Minnesota Takes Strides in Systemwide Efforts to Foster Belonging and Inclusion
The University of Minnesota continues to take steps outlined in its comprehensive systemwide strategic plan, MPact 2025, to actively support a community that values belonging, equity, diversity and dignity in all people and ideas. Mercedes…
University of Minnesota National Study Reveals Significant Changes in Commuting Patterns and Job…
Patterns of movement in cities, especially office job commutes, were substantially changed in 2021 by telework, economic change and other responses to COVID-19, according to new research from the Accessibility Observatory at the University…
Exploring Social Capital: New Study Highlights its Crucial Role in Enhancing Food Security for…
Despite the U.S.’s perceived wealth and abundance, food security remains a public health challenge for millions of Americans. In 2021, 13.5 million U.S. households were food insecure — meaning they did not have access at all times to enough…
Mapping History: U of M Students Illuminate Racial Narratives Through Revealing Maps
In “HIST 3001–Public History,” Associate Professor Tracey Deutsch and post-doctoral associate Andre Kobayashi Deckrow helped undergraduate students team up with the Mapping Prejudice Project to digitize mapping data from Minnesotan history.…
Exploring the Unknown: Life in the Uncharted Waters of Greenland’s Glacial Melt
Despite being buried under a mile or more of ice, microbes eke out an existence at the boundary where the Greenland ice sheet grinds away at the ground.
What those microbes do could affect ocean ecosystems now and in a future postglacial…
Gaining Control: Understanding Mutualism Crucial in Managing the Spread of Invasive Species, Study…
Cooperation between species to help each other's survival is known as mutualism. It is seen among many types of organisms, such as plants and fungi that exchange nutrients with one another, plants that provide bees with nectar in exchange…
U of M and Tribal Communities Forge Innovative Collaboration to Combat Spread of Chronic Wasting…
Several Tribal Nations in Minnesota are combining forces with the University of Minnesota in a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at stopping the continued spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) on and near Tribal lands. Together, they’re…
University of Minnesota Celebrates Minnesota MedTech 3.0’s Designation as Federal Tech Hub
The Biden-Harris administration announced Minnesota MedTech 3.0, a collaborative effort led by the Minneapolis Saint Paul Economic Development Partnership (Greater MSP), has been selected by the U.S. Department of Commerce as one of its…
U of M Study Unveils Compelling Reasons to Increase Fiber Intake for Better Health
Health professionals have long praised the benefits of insoluble fiber for bowel regularity and overall health. New research from the University of Minnesota suggests even more reasons we should be prioritizing fiber in our regular diets.…