University of Minnesota Foundation

Legacy

Fall 2021
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Generosity and Discovery at the University of Minnesota
Legacy
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New green revolution

The U of M’s Forever Green Initiative is developing crops that are winter hardy, provide living soil cover, and are ready for use in foods and other products
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Nose-to-tail and beyond

Through VeTouch, U of M vet students provide free care for pets and peace of mind for their humans
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Lights out

American Indian communities collaborate with U researchers to reduce commercial tobacco use
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Is $15 an hour the answer?

A U of M economics professor is studying whether raising the minimum wage is the best way to lift low-wage workers
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Rising to the moment

Because of your generosity, the University of Minnesota exceeded its goal during the 10-year Driven fundraising campaign
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“I hope to be able to aid in healing”

UMM graduate Nerissa Dolney plans to increase access to mental health care in Native American communities
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Closing the STEM gap

How one U of M student is introducing underrepresented kids to science and tech fields

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