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News & Events

Catch up with our latest news, upcoming events, and faculty and student accomplishments.

Recent News

Summer Funding Opportunities

The Center for Premodern Studies supports fellowships for graduate students. Applications are due on Friday, February 27, 2026.

Apply for an Interdisciplinary Doctoral Fellowship

Applications due to CPS by October 13th!

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Call for Research Workshops

Develop collaborative research and scholarship by starting a Research Workshop with the Center for Premodern Studies. Apply by October 3, 2025.

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Minnesota State Fair and CLA 2025

Come see us at the Great Minnesota Get-Together! Learn about the programs and people who make liberal arts a world of possibilities.

Professor Michael Lower (1971-2025): In Memoriam

The Department of History at the University of Minnesota sadly shares the news of Professor Michael Lower’s passing.

Upcoming Events

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April 17, 2026

The Whale Fall: The Death and Rebirth of China’s Eternal Capital

Join the Center for Premodern Studies on April 17th for a lecture titled, "The Whale Fall: The Death and Rebirth of China’s Eternal Capital," by Given by Dr. Xin Wen (History…

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April 22, 2026

Retinting Ancient Cultures’ Literary Mythological Histories to Obscure Modern Conceptual Palettes’ Neutral Hues

Join the Center for Premodern Studies on April 22nd for the Exploring Assumptions Series titled, "Retinting Ancient Cultures’ Literary Mythological Histories to Obscure Modern…