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Housed in the College of Education and Human Development, MNGOT and its companion dual-language immersion education program offering an alternative path to teaching for those with a bachelor’s degree who are working in schools but don’t have a full teaching license.

When Anna Kang’s family emigrated from Korea to Minnesota, she spoke no English. The suburban school district where she was enrolled had no programs for students learning English as a second language (ESL) at the time.

From kindergarten through his first year at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Marqkye Pitts never had an educator with the same ethnic background as him.

New research from the University of Minnesota shows that stress caused by negative interactions with police can increase epigenetic age, which is a biological indicator that can differ from chronological age. Previous research has shown this stress can age adults more quickly, but few studies have studied increased epigenetic aging in children.

While Minnesota often ranks as one of the most educated states, there is one crucial area of study where the “North Star State” lacks—computer science (CS).

The Northside Job Creation Team (NJCT) has a clear-cut goal: to help bring sustainable jobs to North Minneapolis that pay a living wage and offer reasonable benefits. With help from several colleges and units across the University of Minnesota, the NJCT has done just that.

Former UMN professor and grad student are involved in Braver Angels-a national effort focused on closing the political divide by encouraging conversation and understanding. 

Navigating financial systems is second nature to many, but for immigrants and refugees, financial struggles often stem from a lack of understanding or access to these systems. Miguel Quiñones, a PhD student at the University of Minnesota, is determined to change this.

The Research and Innovation Office is excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 Social Justice Impact Grants. 

GPS Alliance is pleased to announce the award, as part of its systemwide initiative focused on the SDGs, of approximately $160,000 to eight research projects that align with the UNs’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the U’s strategic priorities and needs identified by communities.