News & Events

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    Big support for Minnesota’s small towns

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    Minnesota’s small towns are home to some of the state’s most beloved gems. Along with breathtaking and subtly beautiful landscapes, friendly faces, and a strong sense of place, lower-population areas can also have limited resources. 

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    Fueling the State’s Economy

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    From our five campuses in Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester and the Twin Cities to Extension offices in all 87 counties, the University of Minnesota fuels the state's economy, innovation and workforce, and drives $11.5 billion in annual economic impact.

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    University of Minnesota places first in two categories in US sustainability rankings

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    For the first time, the University of Minnesota ranked first among U.S. institutions in two categories in the Times Higher Ed (THE) Impact Rankings.


Past Events

Webinar: A Conversation Author Lois Quam

- Online Via Zoom

Join us in conversation with Pathfinder CEO Lois Quam, author of the bestselling book, Who Runs the World? Unlocking the Talent and Inventiveness of Women Everywhere, to explore what happens when we fully unlock the transformative potential of women and girls globally.

 

 

 

Climate and Health Event at 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva

- Geneva, Detailed location will be released closer to the date

The UMN SDG Initiative is pleased to partner with Rwanda's Ministry of Health and a series of partners on: Centering Health and Climate Action Plans - a side event at the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva. Advance RSVPs for this in-person event are required.