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John S. Wright Recognized for Outstanding Achievement

On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Dr. John S. Wright (MA ‘71, English; PhD ‘77, American studies) was honored with the University's Outstanding Achievement Award.

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Celebrating 150 Years of International Students at CLA

We celebrate the 150th anniversary of international students at the University of Minnesota's College of Liberal Arts!

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in African American History

The Department of African American & African Studies in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor…

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Welcome New Faculty!

Please join us in welcoming several new faculty and instructors to the College of Liberal Arts community.

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Outstanding Achievement Award: John S. Wright

Distinguished scholar and trailblazing agent of change John Wright (MA ‘71, English; PhD ‘77) has been named a recipient of the University's Outstanding Achievement Award.