News & Events

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News & Events

Catch up with our latest news, upcoming events, and faculty and student accomplishments.

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Commencement

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CLA Undergraduate Commencement

CLA Undergraduate Commencement is held once each year (in May) for fall, spring, and summer graduates.
CLA Undergraduate Commencement
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CLA Graduate Commencement

The Arts, Science, and Engineering Graduate Commencement will be held on Friday, April 29, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. CST.
CLA Graduate Commencement
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Special Edition Magazine

To celebrate exceeding our Shattering Expectations campaign goal, the College of Liberal Arts created a special edition magazine for supporters of the College.

Read the magazine

Recent News

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Art in Hand

Chamindika Wanduragala employs puppetry to support BIPOC artists and explore the world around us.

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A Creative Force

Alumna Gülgün Kayim helps propel those who are part of the “creative economy” in Minneapolis.

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The Varsity Sport of the Mind

Starting in 1954, U of M teams began dominating a quick-thinking quiz competition known as College Bowl. Today that creative, competitive spirit still thrives.

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Upcoming Events

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Signature Events

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What's Next?

A series of roundtables about how we move forward following the death of George Floyd.
What's Next?
Virtual Town Hall with CLA Dean John Coleman

Alumni Town Halls

Online, live-streamed town hall events featuring college leaders sharing what's happening in the College of Liberal Arts.
Alumni Town Halls

Liberal Arts Expertise

For the Media

The College of Liberal Arts is the academic home of experts on countless topics within the arts, humanities, and social sciences.

Information for Journalists