Meet Our Undergraduate Students

Read about the many ways our undergraduates apply their knowledge of human rights.

Alumni Spotlight: Rucha Markale

Read about how Rucha's experience with research during her undergrad career has translated into her job as a Clinical Research Coordinator.

Four students: Carel Tulus, Yasmin Mohran, Aubrey Rekstad, and Sumeya Jeilani

The First-Year Writing Program: Four Students Share Their Stories

Four students describe how the First-Year Writing Program has improved their relationship with writing and changed their perspective of the world.

Alumni Spotlight: Alexandra Beneke

Find out how Alexandra applies her knowledge of psychology to help children who are diagnosed with autism at Fraser.

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English Major Spotlight: Katelyn Strother

Interested in education, this major is pursuing a minor in Teaching English as a Second Language.

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Meet Emma Cliff

Meet Emma Cliff, peer advisor. With her shared perspective as a student, Emma can help guide others through their time at the University of Minnesota and meet their needs.

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A Perfect Match

Josh Bleichman (BA ‘22, economics) learned he was cleared to be a kidney donor in lecture. Although he’s nervous, for his recipient, he “would have done it regardless.”

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English Major Spotlight: Emily Judd

This major just returned from studying Jane Austen and women writers at St. Catherine’s College, Oxford University.

Alumni Spotlight: Jenna Melton

Read on to learn how Jenna's (Psy BA - 2016) psychology degree laid a foundation of success for her role as a Project Manager at Amazon.

Royce Sessions is currently a Senior studying Economics and Chinese at The University of Minnesota.

First Generation Student Week

In honor of First-Gen Week, the University of Minnesota celebrates first-generation college students and their accomplishments. Here we interview Royce Sessions, a senior at…

Alumni Spotlight: Omar Ahmed

Read on to learn how Omar (Psy BA- 2020) uses quantitative and qualitative data to support different initiatives around the hospital.

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English Major Spotlight: Adelle Schlensker

Majoring in English and minoring in creative writing is preparing this senior for careers in many different fields.

Where It’s At: Encountering Art Across America

Tony Miller, art history major and recipient of the Janet G. McCloud Travel Scholarship, recounts his experience viewing iconic art across America.

Alumni Spotlight: Abigayle McClendon

Read about how Abigayle utilizes the multidisciplinary courses in the Psychology Major to advance her career in the TRIO programs.

HRP’s Arvonne Fraser Fellow Applies Knowledge of Public Health Disparities to Her Summer Internship

Zeinab Mohamud is a senior majoring in Biology, Society and Environment with a minor in Public Health who spent her summer as an Arvonne Fraser Fellow at Global Rights for…

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English Major Spotlight: Munira Adan

Minoring in Insect Science, this major is aiming for a career in academic medicine.

HRP’s Don Fraser Fellow Gains Valuable Experience in Human Rights

Kathleen Zhang is a rising junior majoring in Political Science and Global Studies who spent her summer as a Don Fraser Fellow at the Advocates for Human Rights.

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English Major Spotlight: Amaya Thomas

This senior, also a conservation bio major, enjoys reading ecocriticism and speculative fiction.

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English Major Spotlight: Alexandra Erickson

This English major studied abroad at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England.

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English Major Spotlight: Claire Nelson

This aspiring novelist recommends getting to know other readers and aspiring writers through the English student group FUSE.

Ready to Explore a Career in Human Connection

Undergraduate Shaelee Peterman will be taking a big step towards exploring a career goal this summer.