Twin Cities

Among Minnesota’s many military veterans are a number of highly skilled and experienced combat medics who are completing their military service and thinking about a future as physicians. 

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.

While the FDA has approved over 20 different categories of contraceptives, only two are available for men to prevent pregnancy in their partners — condoms and vasectomies. 

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.

Japanese beetles are an annual pest Aditya Prabhu knows something about. As he looked into finding a solution to his pest problem, he partnered with James Duquette, a recent Carlson School of Management graduate. With support from the Carlson School, the pair invented a new kind of beetle trap called Alure.

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.

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.

Research from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, published in Communications Medicine, has laid the groundwork for the first hormone-free male birth control pill to enter clinical trials. 

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.

When Samuel Makikalli decided to attend the University of Minnesota Law School, he wasn’t just looking for a degree—he was searching for a way to combine his passion for addressing climate change with the practical tools needed to make a real-world impact.