Mohamed Amin Ahmed has helped to spread democratic ideals to a global audience and is recognized as a citizen diplomat who has helped counter anti-democracy narratives and…
Dance artist Ralph Lemon (BA ’76, English) is one of the 21 MacArthur Fellows for 2020. The MacArthur is commonly known as the “genius” grant, awarded to people who are…
During the second virtual townhall Dean of the College John Coleman and a panel of experts discussed how the College of Liberal Arts is moving forward in the fall, covering…
Two CLA alumni have been selected for the highest award the University presents to alumni, the Outstanding Achievement Award. Read about Kelley Lindquist (BA '75 history)…
“Coming to the University of Minnesota provided me with a very rigorous structure of economic thinking that I’ve been able to apply in many interesting contexts throughout my…
“I am honored to be recognized by the University of Minnesota for Outstanding Achievement. My time at the College of Liberal Arts was a rewarding time in my life that…
“Antarctica wants you dead, so every member of the expedition team has to do their job or we all die. The coronavirus also wants you dead, so the Pandemic is really an…
Scott Meyer is ending his career in the same place it started—the College of Liberal Arts. Once a journalism student in 1967, he’s now retiring after a varied and illustrious…
In an Op-Ed for the Washington Post, Michele Norris (BA '05, journalism) writes about the long overdue Quaker Oats announcement to retire the Aunt Jemima brand as its parent…