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Explore the standout CLA stories of 2025—from student success and faculty research to alumni impact and community partnerships.

Several Theatre Arts & Dance faculty were recently acknowledged in the newly announced Bessie Award nominations

This recognition celebrates her influential artistic work and her contributions to enriching the cultural landscape of the Great Lakes region through creativity, community…

The Minnesota Daily Reviews "The Skin of Our Teeth" by Abbey Mulcahy

Josh Koser, a UMN alum uses his education in both theatre and mechanical engineering as a mechanical integrator for entertainment company TAIT.

A Liberal Arts Engagement Hub residency amplifies the voices of Ecuadorian and African American communities.

Puppetry designer Steven Ackerman is bringing giant brachiosauruses and wooly mammoths to life for the BA Theatre Arts production.

Eleven exceptional alumni who are champions of change. Meet this year's Outstanding Alumni recipients.

Lisa Channer, associate professor of theatre arts & dance, created a series of short films considered feminist westerns, centered around the Wild West and Gold Rush.

PhD candidate Briana Beeman gained hands-on experience in arts education and nonprofit programming during her internship with COMPAS