University of Minnesota Twin Cities

06/01/2026

A 35-year agricultural mystery led to a breakthrough in sustainable farming. University of Minnesota Professor Linda Kinkel discovered a secret 'village' of good soil microbes working together to defeat diseases. 🌱 z.umn.edu/bci8

05/29/2026

Sustainable commuting can be practical, accessible, and a lot less stressful than finding parking. With 8 hybrid electric buses already in circulation and more on the way, the University is continuing to invest in cleaner transportation solutions. 🚲🚍

05/29/2026

University of Minnesota Twin Cities students and faculty head to San Ramón, Costa Rica through the Pura Vida Learning Abroad program to combine cultural immersion with hands-on community projects. University of Minnesota Learning Abroad Center z.umn.edu/bbhx

05/28/2026

Forever grateful for all of our Gophers! 〽️

05/27/2026

In the sea of human emotions, mental health issues often lie undetected, but University of Minnesota researchers are uncovering hidden data to help change that. Their work is giving health professionals the exact tools they need to prevent silent suffering. 🧠 z.umn.edu/bc41

05/23/2026

Google sees buildings and sidewalks. We see something more. 〽️

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

Chaos and creativity collide in the University of Minnesota’s Product Innovation Lab (iLab) course, where students spend a semester working with each other and industry mentors to bring toys for preschool aged children to market. iLab culminates in “PLAYsentations,” a high-energy theatrical showcase that teaches future designers how to master teamwork and distill complex ideas into compelling stories.

05/22/2026

Chaos and creativity collide in the University of Minnesota’s Product Innovation Lab (iLab) course, where students spend a semester working with each other and industry mentors to bring toys for preschool aged children to market. iLab culminates in "PLAYsentations," a high-energy theatrical showcase that teaches future designers how to master teamwork and distill complex ideas into compelling stories. https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/slime-and-drama-take-stage-product-design-course?utm_source=facebook-umn&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=news-events&utm_content=feature

05/22/2026

Meet Taylor Fairbanks, a first-generation Honors student whose leadership, commitment to community, and passion for American Indian Studies earned her a President's Student Leadership and Service Award. This highlights the strength of Native and Indigenous students at the University of Minnesota and the power of connection and culture in shaping future leaders. 👏〽️