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In summer 2025, Ava Matza studied abroad through Summer in Sicily program. She has now published a paper based on the original research she conducted in the program.

Almost sixty years since his first class at the University of Minnesota, Jeff Smith completed his political science degree this fall.

Featured are stories of original research, applying classroom lessons to internships, learning through role-playing games, and studying abroad.

Congratulations to our PhD alumni on their recent awards and accolades!

After co-founding an EdTech startup and multiple internships in the world of education, Gurasis Singh (BA '26) is adding the Fulbright English Teaching program to his resume.

Congratulations to Andy Noland on receiving this fellowship in support of his dissertation project, a critical genealogy of repatriation.

Peer Advisors Aisha and Levi are joined by Professor James Hollyer to discuss his research on economic transparency and how it translates to today's political environment.

Through active citizenship and community engagement, our students develop a strong sense of their role in the communities they’re a part of.

Across CLA, students are learning what and how to think about complex systems. Together, these experiences point to a common thread: knowledge for good.

Professor August Nimtz is interviewed by the Review of African Political Economy.