Featured Alumni

Varun Murugesan is a recent graduate of our Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology (2016). Read on to learn more about what he did after graduating.

Announcement of the winners of the Alumni of Notable Achievement Award as well as the Emerging Alumni Award.

Ken Johnson (BS '83) was inspired to honor Neil Wallace not only for his scholarship, but also for his intellect, humility, patience, and humanity.

In celebration of the Human Rights Program's 20th Anniversary, Salma Taleb (B.A. Communications and Philosophy ‘15) recently shared with us her reflections on her time with…

Kori Stephens (B.A. Global Studies and French Studies ‘09, M.P.H. ‘13) recently shared with us her reflections on her time with the HRP and the impact these early experiences…

On November 2, hundreds of University alumni from around the world - including Economics alumni - joined President Joan Gabel for a virtual conversation.

A lifetime of celebrating creative expression continues beyond the final page.

Kaela McConnon Diarra (BA Global Studies '11), recently reflected on her HRP experience and her professional path after pursuing law school.

Corey Brodsky (BA Global Studies/French Studies '10), recently reflected on his HRP experience and the ultimate bridging of his human rights and child advocacy work on his…

Independent journalists, Darwin Franco and Dalia Souza, travel from Guadalajara, Mexico to Minnesota this month to discuss their efforts addressing the crisis of…

The epitome of a lifelong learner, Kate Beane has worked tirelessly to understand the links between the historic and contemporary experiences of her Native community.

He is described by Professor Ellen McGrattan as the kind of student who only comes along once every 20 years. What inspired Jackson Mejia, BS ‘20, to change his major from…

CLA recognizes English BA grad Paul Eaton, higher education scholar.

Berglind Halldorsdottir Birkland (BA Anthropology '06), recently reflected on how her HRP experience sparked an interest in international law, leading to a career in…

Alum Haley Chinander (BA '21, economics and political science) reflects on her time at the U of M.

Whitney Taylor (BA Global Studies/Political Science '13), recently reflected on how her HRP experience helped spark her interest in academia and a future book manuscript.

Meizani Irmadhiany (BA Global Studies/Political Science '07), recently reflected on her HRP experience and her professional path after returning to Indonesia.

While he is now president of Austin Peay State University, Alumnus Michael Licari (BA '93) still practices lessons learned as a UMN political science undergrad. “It’s the…

Alumna Catheirne Dang (BA '17) recently published a crime novel set in a Minneapolis suburb, Nice Girls. “I always thought that Minnesota had the potential to be a spooky…

Pillsbury Hall supporters and partners share their memories of the project and vision for the future of the building, Department of English, and the Liberal Arts Engagement…