Sociology professor Michelle Phelps explains why she believes there's no magic number when it comes to how many police officers should be on the streets.
Professor of Sociology and Department Chair Doug Hartmann discusses racial inequities and the challenges society faces in trying to level the playing field.
Saymoukda Vongsay (Asian American Studies) has won the a Sally Award from the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts which recognizes individuals and organizations who strengthen and enrich Minnesota through their commitment to the arts and arts education.
As the school year progresses, the Liberal Education Redesign Committee faces difficult conversations about what changes to make to the liberal education requirements at the University of Minnesota. An online forum made available this semester has allowed faculty to publish critiques and support for the different plans.
Kathryn Pearson, an Associate Professor of the Department of Political Science, weighed in on President Trump's strategy to capture Minnesota in 2020 and break the decades-long Democratic streak.
Net neutrality received a very mixed ruling from the DC Circuit Court of Appeals last week. Professor Christoper Terry of the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communications explains the implications this ruling has on net neutrality on this podcast.
Ajay Skaria, Professor of the Department of History and author of Unconditional Equality: Gandhi's Religion of Resistance, elaborates on the meaning of moral courage and the evil of inequality in this article.
The College of Liberal Arts is now accepting nominations for the Arthur “Red” Motley Exemplary Teaching Award. The award recognizes faculty who exemplify the highest standards of teaching and scholarship and who have enhanced the lives of University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Liberal Arts students.
Each year, University of Minnesota alumni and networks are recognized for their contributions at our Alumni Awards Affair during Homecoming week. Congratulations to four CLA alumni who have earned Alumni Service Awards for 2019.
The Micronesian community in Milan launched a handmade, outrigger canoe on Lac qui Parle Lake on Sept. 28. Vincente Diaz, an associate professor of American Indian studies, elaborates on the launch event.
The Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication announced the Fall 2019 class of distinguished adjunct fellows who join the faculty to support inclusion, equity, and diversity in our courses.
