global health

In its inaugural year, the U of M ranked No. 16 in the world and No. 5 in the U.S. in the Times Higher Ed Impact Rankings (THE Impact Rankings) for its work related to combating hunger and No. 2 in the U.S., and tied for  No. 57 in the world for its work related to promoting good health and well-being.  

In Ukraine, over 800 educational institutions have suffered bombing and shelling, and 75 have been destroyed completely. The Institute’s Renáta Tichá, co-director of the Global Resource Center for Inclusive Education, led a live and virtual event on March 30 dedicated to bringing together faculty, staff, students, and other community members to share strategies to help Ukraine following the February 24 invasion by Russian forces. 

When Master of Development Practice (MDP) student Dalila Hussein first heard about the UMN SDG Iniative’s Student Group Activity Grant Fund she immediately knew what she wanted to do. 

In February 2022, Customs and Border Protection documented 65,350 passenger inspections of undeclared agriculture items. The financial risk from pests brought into the country is estimated at $26 billion from invasive pests harming agricultural and natural resources.

Samia Osman and her friends, Khadija Ali and Sumaya Abshir, noted a mammoth humanitarian crisis in Somalia, so together they formed Unity for Humanity—a project meant to raise money for and awareness of relief efforts in Somalia. 

The Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility (CGHSR)’s Global Health in Local Contexts course allowed students from three countries to experience global health from across continents. 

Partnership with United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM)—led by the University’s Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility (CGHSR)—has focused on its mission to advance health world-wide through collaborative partnerships, sustainable programs, and academic excellence.

The Center for Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) in the College of Veterinary Medicine dedicates itself to these issues. CAHFS graduates go on to collaborate with partners across the globe to ensure food safety and sustainability, as well as economic stability. 

As co-owners of VEEMAH Integrated Wellness and Consulting Services, Edwin Swaray (B.A. ’06) and Vivian Ballah-Swaray (B.A. ’05) are helping an underserved community seek mental health treatment.

The Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility awarded Global Engagement Grants to support work that blends research, education, and capacity building.