No Poverty

Steve Horsfield's desire to do more led him to the executive director role at Simpson Housing Services in Minneapolis. Through his work, the University of Minnesota graduate aims to combat homelessness and the many misconceptions surrounding the issue.

Each year, dental professionals across the country, including School of Dentistry students, participate in Give Kids a Smile, providing free dental care to children in need, including examinations, x-rays, cleanings, fluoride varnishes, as well as some follow-up care.

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.

Strong nutrition is the backbone of our health — whether you’re age nine or 99. For National Nutrition Month this March, Aimee Tritt, a clinical assistant professor in dietetics, answers questions about supporting healthy choices in every stage of life. 

The UMN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Initiative is excited to announce the 2025 SDG Research Grant competition!

Griffin Peck, the Morris Model coordinator, initiated a planning effort to update and expand the scope of our sustainability strategic vision for the Morris community. This work included using the SDGs as a framework as they established new goals and priorities. 

Human trafficking is a $150 billion industry, which presents unique challenges for anti-trafficking organizations. Design Against Trafficking, an initiative by University of Minnesota College of Design Northrop Professor Tasoulla Hadjiyanni, adds design as a tool in the fight against modern day slavery.

The Resilient Communities Project interviews  Met Council's Eric Wojchik regarding extreme heat in the Twin Cities and the recent collaborative student project he partnered on that resulted in a storymap - Keeping our Cool: Understanding extreme heat across the Twin Cities region.

Humphrey School Professor Samuel Myers Jr. has been awarded a two-year, $417,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to study racial disparities in drowning deaths.

The Humphrey School of Public Affairs is collaborating to offer a new and innovative certificate in Sustainable Environmental, Social and Governance (SESG) Leadership beginning this fall.