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.
Ruby Oluoch (BA '17, global studies) was named executive director at Pollen, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit that "harnesses the power of narrative change."
“I love that [dance] is constantly changing and shifting because it shows that this art form can adapt and respond to our changing world,” says Alexandra Eady (BA ‘16, dance)…
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.”
Our CLA alumni volunteers truly make it happen. This week, we celebrate and offer our thanks to the hundreds of volunteers who shape our communities and inspire our students.
Betsy McCann (BA '03, music education and flute performance) director of athletic and marching bands, reflects on her experiences, the impact of donor support, and her vision…
A new collaboration of Creative Writing, College in the Schools, and the Walter Nathan Literary Initiatives brings together a prominent author and high school students.
Allison Vincent (BA ‘10, English and theatre arts), 2022 Alumni of Notable Achievement Award winner, has many roles both onstage and in the greater Twin Cities community.
Katie Groh de Aviña (BA ‘06, Chicano studies), 2022 Alumni of Notable Achievement Award winner, encourages students to “[take] the initiative to build community.”
Third-year UHP and UMN Sociology student Mathew Krelitz is an undergraduate research fellow for the College of Liberal Arts | University of Minnesota Public Life Project. In…
New research from the University of Minnesota shows that Black, Hispanic and Asian populations are significantly more likely to die of COVID-19, regardless of their…