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.
This year marks 50 years since protests from black student activists led to the formation of the African American and African Studies (AAAS) department. John Wright, professor…
A new Clay County Jail opened this fall and they've incorporated a mental health wing. Michael Walker, assistant professor of sociology, talks with MPR News about the…
Economics professor Tim Kehoe speaks with Dialogue Minnesota about trade and tariffs, their potential impact on Minnesota's farmers and big box retailers, and the overall…
Minnesota is facing a shortage of teachers of color as the student population continues to get more diverse. Keith Mayes, professor of African American and African Studies…
Jack DeWaard, assistant professor of sociology, authors this piece about US immigration policy. DeWaard states, "...immigrants are people - often facing incredible hardships -…
Professor Luis Ramos-Garcia (Spanish & Portuguese Studies) is the recipient of the 2019 Award for Global Engagement from the Global Programs and Strategy Alliance. This award…
Stuart Deets, a PhD student in the Department of Art History, authors this story about the importance of representation in art. "We know that representation matters, that…
2018 senior Annika Kohrt isn’t afraid to make waves; with four areas of study, she brings something new to everything she does. How is CLA supporting her drive to succeed?
Colin McFadden, technology architect in Liberal Arts Technologies and Innovation Services (LATIS), and Samantha Thi Porter, digital preservation specialist, created a puzzle…
A new philosophy class starting this spring will examine conceptual issues in medicine, delving deeper into how medical professionals know what they know. Alan Love, professor…