We explore questions of the moment—the liberal arts are truly the front page of the newspaper—and enduring questions that help us to understand the present and the past and to anticipate the future.
President Donald Trump is threatening to pull the US out of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with Russia. Mark Bell, assistant professor of political science…
Congratulations to all alumni from the College of Liberal Arts who held office or ran for office this election season! Thank you to all our alumni who work hard for the good…
“Engagement isn’t just about service. It’s not ‘What can we do for you?’ It’s ‘What can we do together?’” says Dean John Coleman. CLA partners with a wide variety of diverse…
Professor Krueger taught here at Minnesota from 1959 to 1982. In her time at the U, she demonstrated the intellectual rigor and willingness to "take on the establishment", as…
Election Day is on November 6th and the results could change the course of politics for a generation. Kathryn Pearson, professor of political science, helps detail the…
Why are certain people passionate about sports? Doug Hartmann, professor and chair of the sociology department, is interviewed about the psychology of being an avid sports fan…
Leslie Morris, professor of German and director of the Center for Jewish Studies, responds to the recent Pittsburgh shooting and discusses the history of anti-Semitism. "It…
If teachers and counselors favor some groups over others, should colleges be relying on their letters? Nathan Kuncel, professor of psychology, is featured in this article that…
Wing Young Huie (BA '79, journalism) has released a book called "Chinese-ness" where he explores what it means to be a Chinese-American. "I'm trying to understand what am I…
The Minnesota Historical Aerial Photographs Online website, developed over several years at the University Libraries, received the Governor’s Commendation Award. MHAPO…