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School of Statistics Celebrating 50 Years 1971-2021

50th Anniversary Events

Fifty years ago the School of Statistics was established at the University of Minnesota. In celebration, we are hosting a series of events across Minneapolis this October.

50th Anniversary Events

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Graduate Research Training

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Institute for Research in Statistics and its Applications

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The CLA Student Experience Today

Even though the liberal arts go back to the past – thousands of years – we provide the answers of the future. Learn about today’s transformative student experience.

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Alumna Antonietta Mira Named Fellow of the IMS

Antonietta Mira has been named Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics.

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Alumnus Ronald R. Christensen is Promoted to the Rank of Distinguished Professor

Dr. Christensen’s contributions have been cited by the University of New Mexico Provost as “truly inspiring” upon the advent of his promotion.

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School of Statistics Operations Plan

Important announcements from the School of Statistics regarding COVID-19.

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We Are Hiring

We invite applications for two full-time, tenure-track positions at the rank of assistant professor in the area of statistics and data science, to begin fall semester 2023.

Upcoming Events

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October 07 - 08, 2022

50th Anniversary Celebrations

Fifty years ago the School of Statistics was established at the University of Minnesota. Join us this fall to celebrate.