Fireworks, fish, and family reunions; Senior Lecturer Jin Stone shares some of the traditions associated with the Lunar New Year.

Japanese instructor Marnie Jorenby reflects on her journey to publishing three novels entirely in her second language all while teaching that language to UMN students.

Patrick Chimenti, assistant professor in the Asian and Middle Eastern Studies department, joined the department in Fall 2025.

This summer, Libby Nemitz (CLA ‘26) and Dante Rocío (CLA ‘26) gained hands-on human rights experience at The Advocates for Human Rights.

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