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Two Art Department Staff Win Scandinavian Folk Arts Fellowships

Technology Administration Tech Sonja Peterson (MFA '09) and Foundry & Sculpture Tech Paul Linden (BFA '99) will travel to Denmark and Sweden respectively this summer to study…

Recent Art MFAs win MCAD-Jerome Foundation Fellowships

Namir Fearce (MFA '24) and Nik Nerburn (MFA '23) are among four early career artists chosen for the prestigious fellowship.

Opinion: NATO and Russia and climate, oh my!

Professor Ronald Krebs and political science students discuss what Trump's second term could mean for the United States and the world.

Dean GerShun Avilez Recognized by TCB 100

CLA congratulates Dean GerShun Avilez who was named one of Twin Cities Business' newsmakers and innovators to watch in 2025.

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In Memoriam: Zigmunds Priede (1935 – 2024)

The Department of Art remembers Professor Zigmunds Priede, a master printmaker who worked with and inspired blue chip artists and UMN students alike.

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Dean Avilez's advice to students? Do everything!

CLA students, Dean GerShun Avilez has some advice for you: immerse yourself in the campus and the world. Just because you can.

Trump Redux: A Silver Lining?

Professor August Nimtz examines two potential silver linings of Trump's 2024 victory.

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CLA Alumni Volunteers, We Thank You!

CLA Alumni volunteers provide irreplaceable mentorships, guidance, input, and support to CLA students, programs, activities, and more.

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Mark Snyder Shares the Benefits of Volunteering in Fortune Well Article

Mark Snyder was quoted in a Fortune Well article on how volunteering can bring health benefits for workers.

Colin DeYoung on Apophenia in a Recent SELF Article

Colin DeYoung was quoted in a recent article by SELF.