Professor Peter Calow wrote this letter to the editor sharing his perspectives on how higher education and its basis in research can combat disinformation.
Coverage of a roundtable discussion hosted at the Humphrey School to inform federal and state officials about the new UMN Great Lakes Environmental Justice Technical Assistance Center, which will help low-income and racially diverse communities address climate issues.
Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed for this editorial that criticizes leading Republican Party leaders for attacking the legitimacy of government institutions.
Coverage of new research by Assistant Professor Heather Randell, which quantifies for the first time the amount of tribal land flooded by dam construction in the United States over the past decades. "There was a lot of immediate trauma caused by the flooding, and many long-term impacts for tribal members that continue today," said Randell.
Coverage of new research by Assistant Professor Heather Randell, which quantifies for the first time the amount of tribal land flooded by dam construction in the United States over the past decades.
Professor Ragui Assaad is quoted in this story about how the economic crisis in Egypt is pushing families to send their children to private education centers instead of schools to seek better futures for them.
Professor Greg Lindsey was interviewed for this story about the expected increase in e-bikes due to a new state rebate program, and the questions that will arise about adding e-bikes into the current mix of traffic with cars, pedestrians and normal bicycles.
Professor Larry Jacobs said in this story that the relationship between Fairview Health Services and the University’s academic medical center is “very troubled,” so it’s unclear what the future holds.
Professor Larry Jacobs was quoted in this story on US Rep. Tom Emmer's success in raising money for the Republican Party, which is an expectation for him as the Republican majority whip in the House of Representatives.
Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this story on US Rep. Dean Phillips's potential to run for president, challenging incumbent Joe Biden in the Democratic primary.
Professor Larry Jacobs was quoted in this story about the trend of red states defying the authority of the federal government and the US Supreme Court.
"It’s a vicious cycle," Professor Yingling Fan said in this story about why many transit systems around the country are in fiscal crisis. "If we have fewer riders, it’s difficult to justify significant public investment in that system."
A commentary tied to the 75th anniversary of Hubert Humphrey's civil rights speech at the 1948 Democratic National Convention, arguing that Humphrey's political success as mayor, U.S. senator and vice president was tied to his empathy toward others who faced difficult circumstances.
Analysis of the impact of Hubert Humphrey's speech at the 1948 Democratic National Convention, when he urged delegates to adopt a strong civil rights plank as part of the party platform.
Social policy researcher Angie Fertig says that some poverty rates in Minnesota fell the past couple of years due to the federal government’s pandemic assistance.