News & Events News & Events Catch up with our latest news, upcoming events, and faculty and student accomplishments. On This Page: Recent News Federico Explains “Rural Consciousness” and the Urban-Rural Divide Federico explains how “rural consciousness” shapes differing reactions to the tragic Minneapolis shooting of Renee Good. How CLA Experts are Helping to Make Sense of this Moment CLA scholars break down Minnesota’s recent ICE-involved shootings. CBC: Xi Jinping’s purge of China's top general spells uncertainty for world’s largest military Kevin Luo, an assistant professor in the College of Liberal Arts, is quoted. Decline and Fall Professor Christopher Federico discusses the background leading up to this moment in U.S. history, and what it might take for change to occur. Who is running for Minnesota Governor? Professor Kathryn Pearson discusses who is running for governor and what voters are looking for. Upcoming Events Online Event, March 02, 2026 Chile in Their Hearts: A Conversation with Journalist John Dinges Join journalist John Dinges in a special virtual conversation about how the historical U.S.-Chile relationship impacts the country today.
Federico Explains “Rural Consciousness” and the Urban-Rural Divide Federico explains how “rural consciousness” shapes differing reactions to the tragic Minneapolis shooting of Renee Good.
How CLA Experts are Helping to Make Sense of this Moment CLA scholars break down Minnesota’s recent ICE-involved shootings.
CBC: Xi Jinping’s purge of China's top general spells uncertainty for world’s largest military Kevin Luo, an assistant professor in the College of Liberal Arts, is quoted.
Decline and Fall Professor Christopher Federico discusses the background leading up to this moment in U.S. history, and what it might take for change to occur.
Who is running for Minnesota Governor? Professor Kathryn Pearson discusses who is running for governor and what voters are looking for.
Online Event, March 02, 2026 Chile in Their Hearts: A Conversation with Journalist John Dinges Join journalist John Dinges in a special virtual conversation about how the historical U.S.-Chile relationship impacts the country today.
