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UMD brand refresh spotlights unique academic experience

A UMD Master’s Student in a black shirt and shorts leans against a rock as he explores the Lester River in Duluth’s Lester Park. The sun shines in through the edge of the frame and tall cliff walls border the creek bottom. White cumulus clouds punctuate a blue sky beyond.

August 19, 2024

UMD’s new brand campaign leans into the inspiring qualities of Duluth and emphasizes the importance of the University of Minnesota System.

Welcome Chancellor Nies

Charles Nies stands in the Kathryn A. Martin Library with windows and stairs in background.

July 2, 2024

The University of Minnesota Duluth is delighted to welcome Charles Nies, PhD, as the 10th chancellor.

Charles Nies confirmed as 10th Chancellor of UMD

Charles Nies stands in the Kathryn A. Martin Library in front of study tables and tall columns.

May 30, 2024

New leader for University of Minnesota Duluth campus to begin this summer.

Charles Nies named chancellor of University of Minnesota Duluth

A diptych of Dr. Charles Nies has been named the tenth chancellor of the University of Minnesota Duluth, effective July 1, 2024 and pending approval by the University’s Board of Regents at its May 2024 meeting, alongside the Champ sculpture..

March 27, 2024

Charles Nies, PhD, has been named the tenth chancellor of the University of Minnesota Duluth, effective July 1, 2024 and pending approval by the University’s Board of Regents at its May 2024 meeting.

UMD remembers Lawrence A. Ianni

Former UMD Chancellor Lawrence Ianni addresses the crowd gathered to witness his inauguration at Romano Gymnasium on the UMD campus on October 30, 1988. Photo by Dave Ballard. From the Duluth News Tribune Photograph collection, U6236, Archives and Special Collections, Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth.

December 13, 2023

A former UMD Chancellor, Ianni passed away at age 93.

UMD Interim Chancellor McMillan recognized in the TCB 100: The People to Know in 2023

UMD Interim Chancellor Dave McMillan sits at a table.

December 9, 2022

University of Minnesota Duluth Interim Chancellor Dave McMillan has been recognized by Twin Cities Business (TCB) Magazine as one of their “100 People to Know in 2023.”