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.
Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders says that all prisoners, regardless of the crime they committed, should be allowed to vote. Sociology and law…
A recently approved Islamic Studies minor is in development in the Religious Studies Program. While the Religious Studies Program does offer courses covering Islam, the new…
The Departments of African American & African Studies and English at the University of Minnesota have announced the retirement of Professor John S. Wright after 35 years of…
Experts say for the first time in U.S. history, there will be more people over the age of 60 in 2019 than under the age of 18. Kate Schaefers, from the University of Minnesota…
The Digital Service Act was introduced last month, with a goal of addressing government's shortcomings in technology. Joe Soss, professor of political science and sociology…
"Before working bail, I assumed people paid their own bail. I was wrong..." Joshua Page, associate professor of sociology, worked as a bail bond agent in a large urban county…
Max Drescow, graduate student in the philosophy department, is the runner-up for the International Union of History and Philosophy of Science and Technology's History and…
Wyatt studied abroad in Panama, where he used his leadership minor skills to adjust to living independently in a new country. He enjoyed the interactive classes, especially…
The English department has formed a committee to work on issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion. According to department head Andrew Elfenbein, the committee includes…