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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.

Transfer Students Thrive at UMN Psychology

From overcoming challenges to achieving dreams, transfer students share their inspiring stories at UMN Psychology. Discover how they navigate their academic journeys, find…

End the destructive budget brinkmanship

Professor Kathryn Pearson discusses the unusualness of Trump taking a leading role in congressional debates as a president-elect.

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Pattee Hall: A New Home for American Indian Studies

The department celebrates a historic move into its own building.

Andrew Oxenham Comments on Psychology's 8th Place on the Worldwide Shanghai Ranking

Andrew Oxenham was quoted in the Minnesota Daily on the department of psychology being ranked 8th internationally based on the Shanghai rankings.

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Cookie Chaos

CLA alum Lee Svitak Dean (MA ’79, mass communication) talks about her cookie obsession and the origins of the Star Tribune's annual cookie contest.

Cultivating Health

Brittany L. Wright (BA’ 14, sociology) is a music lover, a DJ, and a passionate advocate for helping kids and families navigate the government and health care systems.

How Minnesota keeps its Scandinavian heritage alive

German, Nordic, Slavic & Dutch teaching specialist Lily Obeda and anthropology professor Gilbert Tostevin are quoted in this article.

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Daniel Philippon: The Literature of Sustainable Meals

The professor’s new book explores the impact of food writers and advocates Wendell Berry, Carlo Petrini, and Alice Waters in theory and in practice.

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Announcing our 2024 Alumni Award Winners

Eleven exceptional alumni who are champions of change. Meet this year's Outstanding Alumni recipients.

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Professor John Watkins Retires

The award-winning teacher and esteemed early modern scholar joined the English faculty in 1994.