Reduced Inequalities
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.
Easing the teacher shortage in Minnesota by growing our own
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.
Easing the teacher shortage in Minnesota by growing our own
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.
Smiles all around at annual Give Kids a Smile event
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.
Making Minnesota schools more reflective of their students
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.
A camp for kids celebrates every voice
But for kids who stutter, the Sioris Family University of Minnesota Kids Who Stutter Camp isn’t just a typical day camp—it's a chance to build confidence, community, and family.
Police interactions can increase epigenetic age in youth of color
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.
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.
University of Minnesota presents the 44th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert: Light Transforming Darkness
On Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 3 p.m., the University of Minnesota will present the 44th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert, themed “Light Transforming Darkness,” at Ted Mann Concert Hall at 2128 S 4th St., Minneapolis, MN, 55455.
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.