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A national leader in advancing community-engaged research, teaching, and outreach throughout the University of Minnesota.

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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is accepting applications for the Child Health Collaborative Grant, which provides up to $65,000 for projects addressing unmet child health needs. Apply by October 5. CTSI is a Consortium member center. Learn more: ctsi.umn.edu/funding/chil...
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The University of Minnesota @univofminnesota.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Through the Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP), student interns like Caden Gagnon spent the summer embedded in local organizations, such as the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, to develop practical solutions for conserving resources, reducing waste, and lowering costs.. 🌳 z.umn.edu/bmcp
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
#UMNProud to see a study out of the State Fair Research Building featured by Nicole Garrison in the Minnesota Star Tribune! Fair goers can still help our researchers by participating in a number of studies through Labor Day. www.startribune.com/womens-healt...
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Garrison: Making menopause sexy at the Minnesota State Fair
The playfully bold “Making Menopause Sexy” booth will be open all day Friday and Saturday, and the morning of Sunday, Nicole Garrison writes.
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
#UMNProud to see @fox9mn.bsky.social visit the State Fair Research Building last week! www.fox9.com/news/univers...
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University of Minnesota State Fair: Play Tetris, help researchers study how your brain plans
The University of Minnesota's State Fair Research Building is back, and this year it's bringing its biggest lineup of studies yet — including one where your Tetris skills could help scientists underst...
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Be part of research at the Minnesota State Fair. The State Fair Research Building hosts many researchers over the 12 days, giving fairgoers an opportunity to participate in important studies (and walk away with a free gift!). #UMNProud Here's one example: brief.umn.edu/feature/nico...
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Nicole Dillard is shifting how moms are supported in the workplace
Becoming a mother involves significant changes biologically, psychologically, socially, economically and even existentially. Understanding one’s role as a mother doesn’t just happen after giving birth...
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Lauren Bernstein, assoc prof of Community Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences in the UMN College of Veterinary Medicine is a 2026 recipient of the Community-Engaged Scholar: Teaching and Learning Award. #UMNProud youtube.com/watch?v=Z_Fa96-Tz-A&list=PLJ-SfnxUF21vdc2tA2nsNO63x794Op93j&index=6
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Lauren Bernstein: 2026 Community-Engaged Scholar Award Teaching and Learning recipient
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
"Since 2014, nearly 200,000 fairgoers have taken part in 500 studies at the @univofminnesota.bsky.social State Fair Research Facility. But the effects of the studies range well beyond research results." Read on for more and don't forget to visit! #UMNProud twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/...
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Beyond cheese curds and rides: State fair research tackles serious subjects
University of Minnesota research at the Minnesota State Fair yields numerous benefits to all involved — including fun.
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Robert Blair, professor in the CFANS, is an urban bird ecologist. Blair earned the 2026 Societal Impact Award from OPE. #UMNProud Watch the video to learn more about Blair's community-engaged work. youtube.com/watch?v=CIJM7WfdbxA&list=PLJ-SfnxUF21vdc2tA2nsNO63x794Op93j&index=10
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Robert Blair: 2026 Societal Impact Award
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
#UMNProud that @univofminnesota.bsky.social has been awarded the 2026 Highly Established Action Plan Seal by @allintovote.bsky.social. Our exemplary nonpartisan campus action plan has been recognized as one of the best in the country! Learn more: allin.vote/HEAP
#UMNProud that UMN has been awarded the 2026 Highly Established Action Plan Seal by ALL IN. Image shows the action plan seal.
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
#UMNProud to see CFANS Julie Grossman in @startribune.com talking about the experiential learning and real-world opportunities that students are looking for. www.startribune.com/umn-cfans-un...
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Opinion | America’s teens still see college as a pathway to purpose
"At a moment when higher education is too often defined by doubt, the students I meet have not given up on the idea that education helps solve real problems," Julie Grossman writes.
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
#UMNProud of the three University of Minnesota faculty members who received a Community Action Research Grant from CURA. These grants encourage faculty members to partner directly with Minnesota community organizations to address critical regional concerns. www.cura.umn.edu/research/ann...
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Announcing the 2026 - 2027 Community Action Research Grant Recipients | Center for Urban & Regional Affairs
Three grants have been awarded to University of Minnesota faculty
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Metro State University’s Understanding and Responding to Mass Incarceration conference addresses the theme “Wrongful Conviction, Wrongful Incarceration” and elevates the voices of those who have experienced wrongful incarceration. Friday, April 10. www.metrostate.edu/calendar/und...
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Understanding and Responding to Mass Incarceration 2026 Conference
Metro State University offers flexible, affordable, bachelor’s and graduate degrees with evening, weekend, online and hybrid classes for busy students.
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
#UMNProud of the @zooniverse.bsky.social team for earning the ARIS Impact Innovations Award!
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
University of Minnesota Crookston’s Night to Unite Partnership Recognized with 2026 Seed Coalition President’s Award! #UMNProud crk.umn.edu/news/crookst...
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Crookston’s Night to Unite Partnership Recognized with 2026 Seed Coalition President’s Award
The community partnership behind Crookston’s annual National Night Out celebration, locally known as Night to Unite, has been recognized with a 2026 Community Partner Award from the Seed Coalition. Th...
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Registration is now open for the 2026 Engaged Scholars Summer Institute, a professional development opportunity for University faculty, staff, and postdoctoral associates seeking to increase their understanding of community-engaged scholarship. July 15-17 at UROC learning.umn.edu/portal/event...
Registration is now open for the University of Minnesota's 2026 Engaged Scholars Summer Institute, a professional development opportunity for University faculty, staff, and postdoctoral associates seeking to increase their understanding of community-engaged scholarship.

This year's event will take place on July 15-17 at the Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center in North Minneapolis. Only 60 spots available so register soon!

https://learning.umn.edu/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=61778004
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Register by SUNDAY!
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Co-edited by @univofminnesota.bsky.social Vice Provost for Public Engagement Laurie Van Egeren. #UMNProud
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
#UMNProud of Mapping Prejudice on winning the 2026 Excellence in Civic & Community Engagement Programming Award! The award, presented by Campus Compact, recognizes the many forms that effective on-campus civic and community engagement can take. m-engage.umn.edu/news-stories...
Mapping Prejudice earns excellence award
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
#UMNProud of Julie M. Grossman of CFANS on winning the 2026 Thomas Ehrlich Civically Engaged Faculty Award! The award, presented by Campus Compact, celebrates senior faculty who practice exemplary engaged scholarship through teaching and research. m-engage.umn.edu/news-stories...
Julie Grossman wins Ehrlich
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
We are #UMNProud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Public Engagement Awards! These awards recognize the breadth and depth of community-engaged research, teaching, and service across the University system. Congratulations! @univofminnesota.bsky.social m-engage.umn.edu/news-stories...
President’s Community-Engaged Scholar Award
Zha Blong Xiong, Associate Professor, Department of Family Social Science, College of Education and Human Development - University of Minnesota

Exemplary University-Community Partnership Award
Aparna Katre, Associate Professor of Cultural Entrepreneurship and Interdisciplinary Studies and Acting Director of Duluth Center for Women and Children’s (DCWC) Nourish program, University of Minnesota Duluth

Exemplary Community-Engaged Professional Award
Ishmail Malik Holt-Shabazz, Director of Neighborhood Leadership and Organizing, Center for Urban and Regional Affairs, University of Minnesota

Societal Impact Award
Robert Blair, Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, CFANS | U of M College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences

Community-Engaged Scholar Award: Research and Creative Activities
Jessica Hanson, Interim Department Head and Associate Professor, Department of Applied Human Sciences, University of Minnesota Duluth

Community-Engaged Scholar Award: Teaching and Learning
Lauren Bernstein, Assistant Professor of Community Medicine, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine Research

Community-Engaged Scholar Award: Early Career
Manka N., Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Division of Health Policy and Management

Community-Engaged Scholar Award: Graduate Student
Miguel Quiñones, graduate student, Family Social Science, College of Education and Human Development - University of Minnesota

Community-Engaged Scholar Award: Undergraduate Student
Connor Pederson, undergraduate, Department of Finance, University of Minnesota Duluth
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Immigration History Research Center @ihrc-umn.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Applications for IHRC's academic year and summer fellowships are due March 31, 2026. UMN grad students from all disciplines studying migration-related topics may be eligible for a variety of fellowships. More information available at cla.umn.edu/ihrc/fellows... @umnengagement.bsky.social
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Fellowships & Scholarships
Immigration History Research Center offers funding opportunities in the form of a number of fellowships and scholarships that support student and scholar research.
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Join us for the @univofminnesota.bsky.social Public Engagement Conference, a day-long University-wide event showcasing how the U partners with communities, governments, non-profits, and business and industry. Register today! March 3, 2026 Coffman Memorial Union engagement.umn.edu/initiatives/...
Public Engagement Conference, March 3, Coffman Memorial Union
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
We're excited to welcome Lauren Martin as Assistant Vice Provost for Community-Engaged Research. #UMNProud m-engage.umn.edu/news-stories...
Lauren Martin joins OPE.
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
#UMNProud to see Mike Greco, the Program Director for the Resilient Communities Project (RCP), featured here. www.hometownsource.com/county_news_...
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Program for smaller cities makes a big impact in Harris
For the past few years, the University of Minnesota has partnered with Harris and several other Chisago County communities to improve the parks and trails system around the county through
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
One week left to submit proposals! We'd love to hear from you. #UMNProud
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
All @univofminnesota.bsky.social engaged scholars can join us next week for Essential Elements of Broader Impacts: Building Research Impacts for Society into Grant Proposals. Vice Provost for Public Engagement Laurie Van Egeren leads the discussion. Register today: engagement.umn.edu/content/impa...
Broader Impacts event on Nov. 20 on zoom.
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Reserve Your Research Space NOW for the 2026 MN State Fair! The D2D Research Facility provides turnkey research space for any @univofminnesota.bsky.social faculty, staff or student investigator wishing to collect data from the Fair's 2 million annual visitors. Apply by Jan. 20, 2026 at d2d.umn.edu
Research at the State FairTons of subjects come through every day. A cheap, efficient way to do research!A bunch of fun photos at the Minnesota State Fair
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University of Minnesota Morris @umnmorris.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Discover Morris Day at the University of Minnesota Morris is Friday, November 14. This is the perfect time for prospective students and families to get your questions answered, explore the campus, and even sit in on a class! To register, visit z.umn.edu/Nov2025VisitDay
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
#UMNProud to see Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) director Ed Goetz in the Minnesota @startribune.com today. www.startribune.com/twin-cities-...
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Opinion | We’re seeing haves and have-nots with Minneapolis rents
While the housing cost burden is easing overall, it’s not the case for lower-income renters, the authors write.
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Don't miss the chance to share your work! #UMNProud
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Join the Center for Community-Engaged Learning for a two-hour interactive session that guides faculty in designing potential CEL course modifications with follow-up support. Friday, Oct. 17, Appleby Hall Room 319, 1-3:00 p.m. RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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From Classroom to Community: Designing Courses with Embedded Projects and Research
Friday, October 17th 1:00pm-3:00pm Appleby Hall Room 319 Building on this shared foundation, the Faculty Presentation + Workshop “From Classroom to Community” offers a 2 hour interactive session that...
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Save the date! The 2026 Public Engagement Conference takes place on March 3 and all @univofminnesota.bsky.social faculty, staff, students, & community partners are invited to submit conference proposals that demonstrate the U's public engagement efforts. To submit: z.umn.edu/UMNEngagemen...
Call for proposals for the 2026 Public Engagement Conference. All University faculty, staff, students, and community partners are invited to submit conference proposals that demonstrate best practices, outcomes, and impacts of the University's public engagement efforts. Proposals are due Monday, December 1, 2025. z.umn.edu/UMNEngagementConference
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
The nomination window for the 2026 Public Engagement Awards is now open! The awards recognize the breadth & depth of community-engaged research, teaching, and service across the @univofminnesota.bsky.social system. Find out more & nominate yourself or a colleague. #UMNProud engagement.umn.edu/awards
Nominations are being accepted for the U of M Public Engagement Awards.
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
#UMNProud to see the Driven to Discover research facility at the Minnesota State Fair featured by Minnesota Public Radio. This year there were more than 50 @univofminnesota.bsky.social research projects featured at the Fair! www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
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Minnesota State Fair offers perfect opportunity to conduct scientific research
The Great Minnesota Get-Together draws nearly two million people every year — a diverse collection of the state's and even the country’s residents. A side benefit — it offers the perfect pool of parti...
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Immigration History Research Center @ihrc-umn.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
IHRC was at the MN State Fair yesterday asking people what they think the % of the US population that is foreign born. It was fun to meet community members and hear their guesses (generally very high) :) @umnengagement.bsky.social
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
We were #UMNProud to join Secretary of State Steve Simon and @univofminnesota.bsky.social Executive Vice President and Provost Gretchen Ritter at the State Fair on Tuesday to accept a Certificate of Appreciation because UMN consistently has high student voter turnout.
Goldy, Provost Ritter, Steve Simon, Riley Hetland, Ethan Fiegel, Shae Horning, Merrie Benasutti, and Vice Provost for Public Engagement Laurie Van Egeren.
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Loving this post on what you can 'discover' at the @univofminnesota.bsky.social Driven to Discover building at the Minnesota State Fair. Stop by D2D starting tomorrow! #UMNProud twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/...
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Help move University of Minnesota discoveries forward at the Minnesota State Fair
The University of Minnesota will conduct more than 50 studies at this year’s Minnesota State Fair that stand to improve the health and lives of Minnesotans everywhere. We’ll need your help to do it.
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Join our community! We send out two monthly newsletters featuring news, tools, award information, and professional development opportunities for community-engaged faculty, staff, and students @univofminnesota.bsky.social. Sign up today! m-engage.umn.edu/news-stories
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Discover how the Hennepin-University Partnership is bringing its mission to life. Hear testimonials and see how the work of the Partnership is translating research and support into tangible changes in individuals, institutions and communities. #UMNProud www.youtube.com/watch?v=ise0...
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Connecting Where It Counts: HUP's Mission in Action
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Laurie Van Egeren and David Weerts were elected to membership in the Academy of Community Engagement Scholarship (ACES). #UMNProud m-engage.umn.edu/news-stories...
Laurie Van Egeren and David Weerts elected to ACES.
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
#UMNProud to announce that the Driven to Discover Research Facility team joined the Office for Public Engagement on July 1, 2025. This will help OPE create even more opportunities for @univofminnesota.bsky.social faculty, staff & students to engage with the public.” m-engage.umn.edu/news-stories...
Driven to Discover joins the Office for Public Engagement. Photo shows the D2D building at the State Fair.
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
#UMNProud of Rebecca J. Shlafer, associate professor, UMN Medical School, for receiving the 2025 President’s Community-Engaged Scholar Award. This career award recognizes one scholar for exemplary community-engaged scholarship in their respective field(s) of inquiry. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD2t...
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2025 President’s Community-Engaged Scholar Award: Rebecca Shlafer
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
#UMNProud of Jacob Heytens, Dept of Social Work at UMN Duluth for earning a 2025 Community-Engaged Scholar Award for undergraduate work. A veteran himself, Jacob volunteers with a number of organizations in Duluth that help other vets. Congrats, Jacob! www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yjm...
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2025 Community-Engaged Scholar Awards—Undergraduate Student: Jacob Heytens
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Registration for the Engaged Scholars Summer Institute closes Monday! Join us for two and half days of engaging and reflective workshops designed for those working alongside communities in research, outreach, education, or service. engagement.umn.edu/initiatives/...
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Engaged Scholars Summer Institute | Office for Public Engagement
The Engaged Scholars Summer Institute offers a supportive, professional network in which early and mid-career scholars from throughout the University's five-campus system can explore and develop core ...
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
#UMNProud of Kumi Smith, associate professor in the Division of Epidemiology & Community Health in @umnsph.bsky.social for earning the 2025 Community-Engaged Scholar Award for Research and Creative Activities. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlnP...
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2025 Community-Engaged Scholar Awards: Research and Creative Activities: M. Kumi Smith
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
#UMNProud of Kelly Searle, assistant professor in the Division of Epidemiology & Community Health in the @umnsph.bsky.social for receiving the 2025 Public Engagement Award for Early Career work. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSq4...
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2025 Community-Engaged Scholar Awards—Early Career: Kelly Searle
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
#UMNProud of Jennifer Nicklay with CFANS @univofminnesota.bsky.social for receiving the 2025 Community-Engaged Scholar Award for a graduate student. The award recognizes the breadth and depth of community-engaged research, teaching & service across the UMN system. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2De2...
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2025 Community-Engaged Scholar Awards—Graduate Student: Jennifer Nicklay
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
#UMNProud of UMN Physics Force in the @univofminnesota.bsky.social College of Science and Engineering for earning the 2025 Societal Impact Award. This award recognizes a program for exemplary academically-based community-engaged service and outreach. www.youtube.com/watch?v=J18l...
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2025 Societal Impact Awards: Physics Force
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
#UMNProud environment.umn.edu/news/2025-im...
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IonE’s 2025 Impact Goal grants fund $1.13 million in sustainability research - Institute on the Environment
Since 2019, the Institute on the Environment’s Impact Goals grantmaking program has supported actionable sustainability research with more than $4 million in critical funding. This year, we’re excited...
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University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement @umnengagement.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
#UMNProud of @wrigleyfield.bsky.social, associate professor, Dept of Sociology @univofminnesota.bsky.social for receiving the 2025 Societal Impact Award. This award recognizes a researcher for exemplary academically-based community-engaged service and outreach. youtu.be/qdSJ2V1SVqE?...
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2025 Societal Impact Awards: Elizabeth Wrigley-Field
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