Research & Academics

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Redefining recovery

Internship bridges the gap between public health research and compassionate community care.

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From campus to community care

Yasmin Sandoval is motivated to create space for underserved communities to feel welcome on campus, in healthcare, and beyond.

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Expert Alert: Relationships, Valentine’s Day, and the state of love in 2026

Q&A with Dr. Ashley E. Thompson on relationships and what trends may shape how people connect—on Valentine’s Day and throughout 2026.

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UMD awarded $2.5 million grant

The University of Minnesota Duluth announces support for humanities internships.

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Educating with heart

Future teacher builds confidence and connections in local fourth-grade classroom.

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Staying true

UMD student Ashlie Staebell goes beyond the classroom to help her community.

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Undergraduates tackle breast cancer research

Students find rewarding summer work through impactful research.

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Undergraduates dive into summer research

Undergraduate students at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) spend their summers gaining hands-on experience in science labs.

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UMD Students Unearth History at Summer Archaeological Field School

Held over several weeks in Northeastern Minnesota, the program provides hands-on training in archaeological field methods, blending outdoor exploration with classroom learning and lab analysi

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New Research Shows Changing Winters Will Hit Northern Lakes the Hardest

In the world’s cold and snowy regions, shorter and warmer winters are one of the most conspicuous consequences of climate change.