Decent Work and Economic Growth
Revamping Morris Model’s Sustainability Strategy: Unveiling the Strategic Plan 2.0
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.
U of M’s Tech Comm sets record startups, launches new initiative to grow impact
The University of Minnesota launched 25 startup companies in fiscal 2024, surpassing its previous record for the fourth year in a row.
UMN's Certificate in Sustainability Leadership Meets Growing Demand for ESG Expertise
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.
UMN Study: Pandemic widened global economic disparities
The COVID-19 pandemic hit low-income countries harder than wealthier nations, according to a new study in PLOS One, further slowing progress toward health-related Sustainable Development Goals.
UMN offers first-of-its-kind, graduate-level certificate in sustainability leadership
An innovative certificate in Sustainable Environmental, Social and Governance (SESG) Leadership — the University of Minnesota’s first graduate-level program in this specialty — will address a growing need for professionals with the skills to navigate today’s climate, environmental and social justice challenges.
Esri: University of Minnesota Proves Sustainable Development Goals Are Local
Esri spotlights the University of Minnesota's partnership with the SDG Data Alliance and development of the SDGs in Minnesota Hub site.
Changing up the internship game for students
The University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts (CLA) is teaming up with the GREATER MSP Partnership on an audacious goal: to make the Twin Cities a national hotspot for college internships.
Does Minnesota Value Women’s Work? What the Data Shows
Last spring, the Center on Women, Gender, and Public Policy at the University of Minnesota released two reports on gender and labor in Minnesota: “Who Cares?” about unpaid care work, and “Who Earns?” about gender and employment. Hear what Dr. Christina Ewig and Youngmin Chu have to say about their research and findings.
Tech Comm Sets New Record Number of Startups in 2023
The University of Minnesota launched a record-breaking 23 startup companies in fiscal year (FY) 2023.
U of M Named a Best Employer for Women
Forbes recently named the University of Minnesota a Best Employer for Women 2023.