UMD women's basketball is headed to the NCAA Elite Eight hosted at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on March 24th. Learn more about Bulldog athletics: https://umdbulldogs.com/

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Ashlee Johnson, a graphic design student at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) works as a video replay operator for Bulldog Productions. Her role demands constant focus as she monitors multiple camera angles, clips highlights, and delivers replays to thousands of fans inside Amsoil Arena and watching from afar. The intensity of game day mirrors the competitive energy she once felt as a player, keeping her connected to the sport she loves. For Johnson, it’s a path that transformed a childhood dream into a different kind of hockey career and one she hopes will eventually lead to professional sports production.Read more about Johnson's story here: https://news.d.umn.edu/articles/replay-operator

We asked college students to explain their major to a kid.Explore degree programs at the University of Minnesota Duluth: https://academics.d.umn.edu/

Learn more about studying psychology at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD): https://academics.d.umn.edu/psychology-basc

Clara Shaw, PhD, and her students at the University of Minnesota Duluth are uncovering how viruses jump between species, and how we might predict those moments before they happen. Their research could help prevent future outbreaks or reduce their impact by understanding the conditions that make a host jump possible.

As we reach the close of finals week, Champ took some time to connect with our community, and put together this fun video to help wish everyone a joyful winter break.

Undergraduate students in the Swenson College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) are getting paid research experience during the summer, allowing them the time and freedom to explore topics of interest, ranging from breast cancer treatments to invasive species. Students gain experience with lab technology and procedures while working directly with faculty on solutions to real world problems.Learn more about studying at UMD: https://d.umn.edu/

The Maroon Loon was legendary at UMD men’s hockey games from 1981 until 2005. Fans thought they might never see the Loon again after its final appearance at the Bulldogs' last game at the DECC arena on December 4, 2010. But on Friday, November 14, 2025, the Maroon Loon, with original costume and props, made a triumphant return.Read more about the history of this beloved mascot: https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2025/11/13/the-maroon-loon-will-reunite-with-umd-mens-hockey-this-weekend-at-amsoil-arena.aspx

The Maroon Loon was legendary at University of Minnesota Duluth men’s hockey games from 1981 until 2005. On Friday, November 14, 2025, the Maroon Loon, with original costume and props, made a triumphant return.Learn more about one of college hockey's most unique mascots: https://umdbulldogs.com/news/2025/11/13/the-maroon-loon-will-reunite-with-umd-mens-hockey-this-weekend-at-amsoil-arena.aspx