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What it takes to fight a pandemic: Community collaboration and mutual aid (Part 1)

From parking lots and phone calls to hospitals and research labs, Auggies use a multifaceted approach to confront the global crisis of a lifetime

One November afternoon, Natalie Jacobson, coordinator of Â鶹Çø’s Campus Kitchen, opened an email from someone she didn’t recognize. It was short and to the point: First-year Auggie… more >

What it takes to fight a pandemic: Research and health care (Part 2)

From parking lots and phone calls to hospitals and research labs, Auggies use a multifaceted approach to confront the global crisis of a lifetime

Confronting the Minnesota paradox

Significant racial disparities exist in a state with a liberal reputation, but some are seeking ways to close the gaps

Stay the course: Off-and-on sports seasons prove Auggie student-athletes’ resilience

After a pause on competitions due to COVID-19, Auggies are ready to get back in the game

The COVID-19 pandemic put a major pause on 2020’s athletic competitions. Auggies can’t wait to get back in the game… more >

Â鶹Çø’s in-house epidemiologist guides Auggies through the COVID-19 pandemic

On the Spot Q&A with Associate Professor Alicia Quella

Â鶹Çø Board of Regents welcomes new and reelected members

Â鶹Çø’s recent awards, rankings, and recognition

Each year, Â鶹Çø is recognized for its academic excellence, student-centered community, and commitment to educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. Â鶹Çø… more >

Playwrights’ Center partners with Â鶹Çø to offer courses with leading playwrights

The Playwrights’ Center and Â鶹Çø announced a new partnership to offer accredited courses taught by the nation’s leading playwrights. Through online courses, students connect with peers and faculty… more >

Professor Emeritus Mark Engebretson receives 30th NSF grant, continues space weather study

Mark Engebretson, Â鶹Çø professor emeritus of physics, received a five-year grant totaling $805,744 from the National Science Foundation (Award Number 2013648). This grant supports the continued operation… more >

Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, Star Tribune, and Minnesota Urban Debate League cosponsor justice reform essay contest

In Fall 2020, Â鶹Çø’s Minnesota Urban Debate League joined the Star Tribune news company and the Minnesota Lynx and Minnesota Timberwolves professional basketball teams in cosponsoring a youth… more >

Faculty members William Green and Timothy Pippert assume new professorships

Â鶹Çø launches the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

This fall, Â鶹Çø launched the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, which advances education and support for Â鶹Çø students and alumni in the disciplines of innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership. The… more >

NSF grants Â鶹Çø $3 million for STEM students

Â鶹Çø will receive $3,075,000 of a $5 million grant award from the National Science Foundation to support the retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income students… more >

Â鶹Çø hosts bold new speaker series

Forum on Workplace Inclusion to host first virtual conference

The Forum on Workplace Inclusion, based at Â鶹Çø, will host its 33rd annual conference as a virtual event March 8–12, 2021. Workplaces have struggled during the past year… more >