Music journalist and U of M alum Will Hermes literally wrote the book on iconic musician Lou Reed.

Photographer and member of the Menominee Nation Dale Kakkak has spent his life documenting his culture and traditions.

Retired St. Paul elementary school teacher Dorothy Jean Barnes-Griswold finds multiple ways to help students pursue higher education.

To support entrepreneurs and projects focused on clean energy, Nina Axelson draws on lessons from her college days.

Greg Tehven helps North Dakota entrepreneurs envision next-generation technologies, especially in agriculture. Other U of M alumni also play key roles.

Postdoctoral researcher Emily McGuinness won a prestigious prize for her work creating hybrid building materials to combat global warming.