Decent Work and Economic Growth
Big support for Minnesota’s small towns
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.
Fueling the State’s Economy
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.
Defining the future of agriculture
At the University of Minnesota, we're rolling up our sleeves and amping up our research to help feed the world while protecting our environment.
New count of US public health workers
Researchers at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health have developed the first comprehensive analysis of state and local public health workers in the U.S. since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Talking grapes and wine with U of M
Autumn is a busy time of year for Minnesota’s winemakers spending long days harvesting and fermenting grapes. It’s also the perfect time of year for people to visit their local vineyards and sample Minnesota wines.
Returning congestion and transit reductions lead to lower job accessibility nationwide
Access to job opportunities declined in large U.S. cities as economic and transportation conditions have continued to evolve in the COVID era, according to new research from the Accessibility Observatory at the University of Minnesota’s Center for Transportation Studies.
Becoming a ‘Northern Light’ of computer science education
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).
Working for the Northside
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.
Student Spotlight: You have it in you. You have what it takes.
Ayman Elhassan ’26 is a third-year University of Minnesota Twin Cities (Minneapolis) student majoring in Management Information Systems through the Carlson School of Management.
At the University of Minnesota, he soon realized he needed to find a community in order to stay grounded, which he would do through the U’s chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants, where he currently serves as vice president.
University of Minnesota ranks among nation’s top startup creators
The University of Minnesota is a national leader for startup creation, ranking among the top four universities in the country for four consecutive years. In 2024 alone, the University launched 25 new startups.