News

Assistant Professor Rahsaan Mahadeo joined the African American & African studies department last fall after obtaining his PhD in sociology at the UMN.

We are thrilled to announce seven new Hub residency projects for 2026-27!

Shane Lueck (BA Professional Journalism, African American and African Studies, 13) is one of five UMN alumni employees featured.

Celebrating our community members who identify as Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander and their work.

Ana Cláudia São Bernardo earned her PhD from the Department of Spanish & Portuguese Studies and recently returned to the University of Minnesota.

Faculty in the Twin Cities' College of Liberal Arts created the only Afan Oromo language curriculum at an R1 university in the U.S.

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

Our involvement spans diverse disciplines, showcasing the interdisciplinary strength of the liberal arts in tackling complex issues.

Associate Professor Yuichiro Onishi has been appointed director of the Liberal Arts Engagement Hub.

The experiences of Asian and African communities in the US are deeply connected. Faculty in CLA explore this fascinating intersection with their research.