School of Physics and Astronomy
School News
A Summer of Astounding Astrophysics brings visitors to campus
The School of Physics and Astronomy is sponsoring a public lectures series in July, 2025.
Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards, 2025
There are 31 recipients and 14 undergraduate scholarships and awards in the School for 2025.
Graduate Fellowships and Awards, 2025
There are 21 graduate fellowship and award recipients in the School for 2025.
In Memoriam: Allen M. Goldman
Regents Professor Emeritus Allen M. Goldman of the School of Physics and Astronomy
passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025 in St. Paul at the age of 87.
Sulaiman recognized by NASA with the 2024 Planetary Science Early Career Award
Assistant Professor Ali Sulaiman of the School of Physics and Astronomy has been recognized by NASA with the 2024 Planetary Science Early Career Award.
Remembering Ed Tang
1928 -2025
Dr. Edward Yau-Chien Tang, Professor Emeritus of University of Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, at the age of 96.