News & Events

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

Recent News

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Alma Matters December 2024 Newsletter

Alma Matters is a quarterly e-newsletter distributed to CLA alumni and friends. This month's feature spotlights GerShun Avilez, the college's 13th Dean.

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December 2024 Newsletter

December 2024 news and highlights from the School of Statistics

Apply Now: IRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship

Apply Now: IRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship. The School of Statistics and the Institute for Research in Statistics and Its Applications (IRSA) at the University of Minnesota…

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Universities prepare students for life and work in an AI world

Galin Jones, a professor of statistics in the College of Liberal Arts is quoted.

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University of Minnesota improves its standing in 2024 global Shanghai Rankings

The Twin Cities campus climbs in the annual assessment, ranking in the top 100 globally across 36 different subjects.

Upcoming Events

In-Person

January 30, 2025

Designing the Future of Local News: An AI Workshop at the MNA Convention

Designing the Future of Local News: An AI Workshop at the MNA Convention. From analyzing public data to spotting patterns in community feedback, AI tools are opening new…

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In-Person

January 31, 2025

AI Hackathon: Making Local Civic Information More Accessible in Minnesota Communities

Minnesota communities face a common challenge: Making sense of crucial civic information buried in lengthy council meetings, complex public documents and scattered government…