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.
Blank, 1976 Bachelor's in Economics, was a leader in higher ed, economics, and public policy. She advised three presidents and most recently led the University of Wisconsin's…
Prof. Michael Lower discusses how a love of soccer led him to research the legendary Jewish sports club Hakoah and how they triumphed and survived in the face of overwhelming…
The Department of Classical and Near Eastern Religions and Cultures hosts a series of discussions with scholars from all over the world. Their goal? To reflect on their past…
About 57,000 Minnesotans cannot vote due to a felony conviction. A bill that has passed in the Minnesota legislature will restore voting rights. Prof. Chris Uggen comments.
Nick Estes, new assistant professor in the Department of American Indian Studies, wants “to show that American Indian studies is a stand-alone discipline.”
“It matters to me. And that’s enough.” Mi’Chael N. Wright, an outstanding sociology PhD candidate, inspires others with her passion for digital life, online communities, and…