Alumni of Notable Achievement recipient Kathleen Kuehnast (PhD ‘97) is making the invisible visible—highlighting the vital role women play in building peace. 📖 Read her story: https://ow.ly/oGtS50V5LZh #UMNCLAProud #AlumniOfNotableAchievement
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We are a liberal arts college in a top-ranked research university, located in the heart of the Twin Cities business and non-profit communities, driven by a purpose to do the most good we can for others. The 10 Core Competencies students develop in CLA prepare them to thrive in their career and in life, even during uncertain and dynamic times. CLA is a national leader in career readiness for liberal arts students. --- The College of Liberal Arts is committed to intellectual freedom, the pursuit of new knowledge, and the belief that the liberal arts are the foundation of academic learning. CLA prepares students to be independent and original thinkers, to be innovators in their chosen fields, to create meaning in their lives and in their life’s work, and to become productive citizens and leaders in their communities and the world. Established in 1868, the College of Liberal Arts supports the University of Minnesota's land-grant mission as home to disciplines in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. With 31 departments on the Minneapolis campus, it is the largest college in the University of Minnesota system.
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Alumni of Notable Achievement recipient Caroline Kent (MFA ‘08) is redefining abstract painting while mentoring the next generation of artists. 📖 Read her story: https://ow.ly/SVkx50V5LVC #UMNCLAProud #AlumniOfNotableAchievement
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From AI to ancient DNA, ceramics to spatial tech, and dance to deep research—CLA put its creative and scholarly power on full display for the Board of Regents last week. This special tour took Regents across the West Bank to experience firsthand how our scholars are fueling discovery and innovation. Swipe through for a look inside the labs, studios, and performance halls shaping the future of knowledge. #UMNCLAProud https://ow.ly/lVgY50VbYzZ
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Alumni of Notable Achievement recipient Dr. Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg (MA ‘05, PhD ‘08) is driving global change, working to transform food security and climate resilience. 📖 Read her story: https://ow.ly/G2pO50V5LRf #UMNCLAProud #AlumniOfNotableAchievement Department of Political Science at the University of Minnesota
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Alumni of Notable Achievement recipient Santino Fontana (BFA ‘04) has done it all, bringing unforgettable characters to life in Tootsie, Frozen, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and more. 📖 Read his story: https://ow.ly/3t3z50V5LIH #UMNCLAProud #AlumniOfNotableAchievement
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Alumni of Notable Achievement recipient Lauren Buckley (BA ‘05) is shaping the future of work through storytelling, strategy, and people-first leadership. 📖 Read her story: https://ow.ly/f6fK50V5LwI #UMNCLAProud #AlumniOfNotableAchievement Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication - University of Minnesota
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Congratulations to Professor Kat Hayes (Anthropology, Heritage Studies & Public History), recipient of the college's Interdisciplinary Collaborative Workshop Award! Her workshop, "Archival Repatriation: Addressing Data Sovereignty in UMN Collections," will bring together scholars, archivists, and community collaborators to advance efforts in archival restoration and repatriation, with a focus on Indigenous Nations and data sovereignty. Their work aims to return control of culturally sensitive materials to the communities they belong to—creating models and guidelines for future efforts. Read more about the college's Interdisciplinary Collaborative Workshop Award: https://ow.ly/fXjb50V6Tsg
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The Weisman Art Museum presents SEEN, an exhibition created in collaboration with We Are All Criminals and curated by WAAC founder Emily Baxter. Featuring currently incarcerated artists in collaboration with artists, activists, and academics—including CLA faculty Carl Flink (theatre arts & dance) and Diane Willow (art)—SEEN explores incarceration, isolation, healing, and coming home. Spanning two galleries to represent “inside” (carceral) and “outside” (healing and community), the exhibition’s seven installations examine the generational impact of carceral trauma and the power of connection through art. This exhibition is on display until May 18. Learn more: https://wam.umn.edu/seen
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CNN journalist McKenna Ewen (BA ’09, journalism and political science) met President Joe Biden on January 18, 2025—a moment years in the making. Ewen was named Video Editor of the Year in the White House News Photographers Association’s annual Eyes of History® Broadcast Video Contest in 2020, 2021, and 2022, but COVID restrictions delayed the traditional White House recognition. Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication - University of Minnesota Department of Political Science at the University of Minnesota 📰: https://ow.ly/is4g50V1Aqv
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📢 Save the Date! 📢 Looking for internships or job opportunities? The CLA Job & Internship Fair is coming soon! ✨ Virtual Fair – Wed, Feb. 26 | 3–7 PM CST (via Handshake) ✨ On-Campus Fair – Fri, Feb. 28 | 10 AM–3 PM (Huntington Bank Stadium & McNamara) Meet top employers, explore career opportunities, and take the next step toward your future. Mark your calendars now! 🗓️ 🔗 https://jobfair.umn.edu/
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