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Strengthening Minnesota's workforce
The Toro Company (TTC) announced a $1.5 million investment in the Carlson Leadership Lab at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and the Advanced Materials Center at the University of Minnesota Duluth. This investment strengthens the MN workforce by developing leaders and advancing innovations in engineering. The Toro Company CEO and University of Minnesota alum, Rick Olson, says the longstanding UMN and TTC partnership is “building a stronger future for Minnesota’s industries, employers and communities.” Read more.
Rooted in community
Dozens of community members and partners gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking for the new Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC) building. With generous support from funders like Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation, the new clinic will be twice as large as the current facility, and include an onsite dental clinic, pharmacy, dedicated therapy space, legal clinic and more, delivering more comprehensive, whole-person care to patients. Read more.
Genesis Mission awards
Three projects at University of Minnesota’s (UMN) College of Science and Engineering have been selected for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Genesis Mission program. This funding, the most competitive in DOE’s history, will support researchers as they develop and test research workflows that apply AI to address critical scientific engineering challenges in energy, technology and national security, highlighting UMN’s growing leadership in AI-driven scientific discovery. Read more.