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Scandinavian Sensibility
April 25, 2018
Applying environmental and sustainable practices for a better tomorrow.
Where the Magic Happens
April 20, 2018
When the assignment propels students out of the classroom and into the real world, the lesson is amplified.
The Mashup: Bulldogs & the Craft Beer Industry
April 13, 2018
UMD grads pivoting towards careers in craft beer.
Every Day is Earth Day at NRRI
April 3, 2018
Staff involvement in Sustainability@NRRI program keeps waste in check.
Thriving in Fiji
April 2, 2018
Marketing major Mavrik Joos mixes business and adventure fishing on the Kingdom of Tonga
Transforming Lives through Education
March 20, 2018
UMD alumnus takes the helm at Capella University.
Diversity and Fashion Take the Stage
March 14, 2018
UMD grad takes her passion for fashion and helps create Shanghai Black Fashion Week.
Interning with the Pros
February 27, 2018
LSBE marketing student Jenny Burns interned with the Minnesota Vikings.
Bulldogs Traveling to State Capital to Lobby for UMD
February 26, 2018
152 Miles, one mission: Bulldog Lobby Day.
Behind the Scenes at the Halftime Show
February 5, 2018
2017 grad Sonya Nayar lands a gig at the big game.
Trial Success
January 25, 2018
Members of UMD Mock Trial Competition Team earn awards at 2018 University of St. Thomas Hatting Invitational.
Doreen Hansen Receives Staff Award
January 23, 2018
Library Director Matt Rosendahl presented the inaugural Martin Library Staff Award to Doreen Hansen on December 20, 2017.
Creating Comedy
January 18, 2018
From musicals to radio comedy, actor Serena Brook is charming the nation.
Spanish Alumna Named Partner in Local Law Firm
January 8, 2018
Jane Cahill Poole graduated from UMD in 2006 with a B.A. in Spanish and International Studies.
A Better Future for Ethiopia
January 4, 2018
Chemical engineering student Eleni Beshah is determined to bring the knowledge she acquires at UMD back to Addis Ababa.
Punkpost Pleasure
December 13, 2017
Alumna Alexis Monson '05 discovers a medium with a powerful message.
Dennis Falk Receives Award
November 17, 2017
The University of Minnesota 2017 Award for Global Engagement was presented to UMD social work professor.
Connecting Tribal Leaders
November 16, 2017
MTAG student Vivienna Orcutt puts the skills she's learning at UMD to the test.
Student Association Alumni Weekend
November 15, 2017
Student Association (SA) Alumni Reunion was held during Bulldog Homecoming. Thirty-five SA alumni took part in the festivities.
2017 Society of Prometheans
November 15, 2017
The UMD School of Fine Arts honored six Prometheans in 2017.
Alumna Inspires with Meaningful Children’s Book
November 12, 2017
Kari van Wakeren shares her experience as a UMD alumna and children’s book author.
Becoming a Bulldog
November 7, 2017
How Duluth became junior Nazifa Wazirzada's home away from home.
Students Provide Viewpoint at System-wide Sustainability Summit
October 31, 2017
The first UM system-wide IonE Sustainability Education Summit brought two LSBE students to the podium.
The Walk Across North Dakota
October 15, 2017
UMD alumni co-author book about walking across North Dakota.
From Student to COO in Two Years
September 18, 2017
Allie Hoffman completed a double major with a B.B.A. Marketing and a B.A. Music in 2015.
H.E.R.O. Scholarship Awarded
September 11, 2017
Past Student Association president receives largest H.E.R.O.S scholarship award.
Transitions
September 5, 2017
Long-standing LSBE employees, Candy Furo, Dr. Shee Wong, and Cliff Taylor, retired this past spring. LSBE also gained three new... more
THIS is what Bulldogs are made of
August 24, 2017
We're so glad to have you back on campus for another great year.
Serving the U.S. in Japan
August 23, 2017
Kelsey Gunvalson spent two months in the U.S. Consulate's office in Osaka.
Exciting Transitions
July 20, 2017
Conquering the transfer student world and going on to lead others.
Justin Rubin on HuffPost
July 17, 2017
UMD Music Professor Justin Rubin featured in HuffPost by Daniel Asia, contributor.
One River, Many Stories... Many Awards
June 12, 2017
The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival announces big wins for UMD's Theatre Department.
NRRI Base Funding Gets Needed Boost
June 2, 2017
With an infusion of base funding that provides support for researchers and programs . . .
Enamoured with Interactivity
May 18, 2017
Connecting the user with technology has led Homer Rutledge to a top post at Google.
Art & Design Alumna Featured
May 12, 2017
UMD Art & Design alumna Annie Schweiger featured on Perfect Duluth Day
The Book that Inspired a Career
April 19, 2017
UMD alumnus Prabhat Bhatterai shapes a multi-country career in physics.
Gaypril at UMD
April 4, 2017
Queer-related events throughout the month are meant to bring awareness around the LGBTQ communities. #WeAllBelongHere
A Sustainable Pedal to the Metal
March 20, 2017
UMD Clean Snowmobile Team finishes its 2017 season ahead of the pack.
Improving Health Care for American Indians
March 15, 2017
Decades of hard work bring national attention to a UMD Master of Social Work grad.
Alumna is Minnesota Vikings Cheerleader
March 15, 2017
Her journey to the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders has been full of a lot of hard work and incredible experiences.
From Hope to Healing
March 9, 2017
An Interview with Michelle Johnson-Jennings, director of the Research for Indigenous Community Health (RICH) Center.
Big Win at American Mock Trial Association Regional Tournament
March 7, 2017
No further questions- this Bulldog wowed at the American Mock Trial Association Regional Tournament.
My Beautiful Library Photo & Film Contest
February 28, 2017
Capture images of UMD's Kathryn A. Martin Library.
Bulldog Lobby Day
February 14, 2017
All aboard the Bulldog bus, as a send-off for campus lobbyists planned.
A Grand Journey
February 13, 2017
Matt Rudig ‘01 has traveled thousand of miles over the course of a few years serving the public in unique ways.
Reflection, Motivation, and Inspiration
January 17, 2017
Alumna Ellie Schoenfeld celebrates life and community as Duluth's newest Poet Laureate.
UMD Bulldogs of the Last Decade
January 11, 2017
BOLD, or Bulldogs Of the Last Decade, consists of young professionals who have graduated from UMD within the last ten years.
The Running Life of a Student Researcher
January 6, 2017
Sheila Paintsil contributes to knowledge about cells and molecules.
From Kirby to Country
December 14, 2016
Alumna Carrie Lelwica is immersed in the Nashville country music scene.
Surf's Up on America’s Third Coast
December 12, 2016
For many, a winter blizzard usually involves hunkering down, bundling up, and staying close to home . . .
The Lure of Lutefisk
December 12, 2016
Fish dish is what's for dinner in UMD graduate school tradition!
UMD Seniors Analyze Investment Options
December 7, 2016
UMD seniors advance through an intensive, experiential semester managing the LSBE Financial Markets Program's investment fund.
A Gift of Rare Books
November 9, 2016
UMD receives an impressive collection of books about the lives and histories of indigenous people.
Data-driven Strategy Boosts Area Revitalization
November 9, 2016
Alumnus Ian Vincent pushes for regional economic development growth
Refugee Daughter Eyes UMD for a Better Education
November 3, 2016
A cultural transition yields big rewards.
Off-Site to On-Site: An Amplified Experience
November 3, 2016
Junior Meghan Hurley has returned from a life-changing endeavor in Toluca, Mexico.
Life Without Limits: Helping Students Thrive
October 18, 2016
UMD graduate student Alissa Stainbrook brings light to Disability Resource Center
Her Career Goal? Fighting for Human Rights
October 12, 2016
She's a UMD psychology major whose concern for human rights is turning her toward a different path.
True Natures Found
October 6, 2016
Bulldogs are breaking from balance, relaxing into their ride, and kicking away at their comfort zone.
1976 - The Face Behind the Mask
October 4, 2016
Forty years ago Marcia Semerau was Champ the Bulldog!
Brandon Colucci Strides Along as Inline Race Director
September 30, 2016
From Intern to Race Director
Graphic Design Alumnus in the Field
September 28, 2016
SFA Alumnus Hired as Associate Creative Director at Haberman
Artist and UMD Alumnus on Exhibit at DAI
September 28, 2016
SFA Alumnus: Exhibition at Duluth Art Institute
Ann Lewis: A Child of the Great Lakes
September 27, 2016
Ann Michler Lewis '67 recounts her life as a Great Lakes ship captain's daughter.
20 Under 40
September 26, 2016
UMD's Department of Education was well represented in DNT's "20 Under 40"
Making an Impact
September 25, 2016
Education major earns appointment on NEA RA Advisory Committee of Student Members.
Student Perspective | Innovation in Ireland | Mariah Kettler
September 1, 2016
This photo was taken on Diamond Hill after we hiked 1400ft. It was one of my favorite things we did in Ireland. –Mariah Kettler, 2016
Record-breaking Harvest at UMD’s Farm
August 26, 2016
Harvest is underway at UMD's farm, and this is their largest crop to date.
Working Like a (Bull)dog
August 19, 2016
An extensive survey of alumni finds that nearly all 2014-15 grads have found jobs or are continuing their education.
Alumni Celebrate 40 Years of Health and Safety
July 28, 2016
UMD is hosting a 40th anniversary reunion celebration July 29–30.
Mikhaila Lampert: One Busy Communication Summer
July 26, 2016
Mikhaila Lampert: three jobs on campus!
Alumnus Jeff Johnson: Music and Film Production
July 18, 2016
Alumnus Jeff Johnson and his company, Motion 117 Productions.
Writing For the Love of the Game
July 14, 2016
From student newspaper to big league blogs, one UMD alumnus has followed his passion for sportswriting.
Matt Knowles + Marketing & Graphic Design = NYC
June 23, 2016
Matt Knowles alumnus of LSBE's new marketing and graphic design program.
Super Short: Student Films Showcased
June 16, 2016
Nick Vittorio, a graphic design major, has something in common with Clark Kent.
Mikki VanEmmerik Technical Theatre Merit Scholarship
June 8, 2016
First recipient of the Mikki VanEmmerik Technical Theatre Merit Scholarship
Anticipating the Adventure: Paddling the Inland Sea
May 24, 2016
UMD recent graduates Lexi Bruno ’15 and Erin Denny ’14.
Edward Bersu: Inspired by Brilliant Minds
May 22, 2016
His UMD professors opened their doors and sent him on scientific adventures.
Spring 2016 Graduates
May 6, 2016
Congratulations to all of our undergraduate and graduate students for this major milestone.
Anthony LaPoint Earns a Promising Career in a Competitive Program
May 5, 2016
Student excels at communicating quantitative information in a simple and clear way that everyone can understand.
Guitar Heroes
April 28, 2016
Seniors Nick Robillard, Miles Pearson, and Charlie Farrell surged their innovation superpowers.
A Selling Combo: Communication, Marketing, and Personality
April 26, 2016
The three women agree on one thing: it’s a dream job.
Megan Wagner: Child Welfare Scholar
April 22, 2016
Megan Wagner’s internship as a child welfare worker shows her the devastating impact heroin addiction has on families.
Photography Students Collaborate as Artists
April 19, 2016
Without a darkroom, five students use new technology to express themselves in new create ways.
Honing Cross-Cultural Business Skills
April 14, 2016
UMD's Innovative Major: Cultural Entrepreneurship
Always Within Reach
April 12, 2016
UMD senior Charlie Johnson received three prestigious Philanthropic Fund Foundation (PFund) scholarships.
Smoothing the Path to Math Between Shanghai and Duluth
April 7, 2016
A unique university exchange brings Chinese math students to UMD.
Cina's Construction Induction
March 24, 2016
Doors off their hinges line the wall, old desks are strewn about while construction equipment takes up every spare inch of space.
UMD Students Join the Chinese Boom
March 1, 2016
All around the globe, the number of people studying Mandarin Chinese is growing. UMD students have joined the surge.
Supporting an Outstanding, Diverse Faculty
February 22, 2016
Two teacher/scholars present students with challenging offerings
Formulas, Algorithms and Number Tracking
January 6, 2016
Joseph A. Gallian has been tracking often-used numbers for decades.
One Goal: Making a Big Impact in a Small Town
January 5, 2016
Nathan Ernst: Student body president and more.
Veronica Kingbird Bratvold: Celebrating a Rich Anishinaabe Culture
December 8, 2015
Alumna Veronica Kingbird-Bratvold
Sara Posluszny: A Lifelong Journey
November 5, 2015
Stuck between two cultural identities, Sara Posluszny learned that finding one’s true self is the key.
Alumna Leads an Ojibwe Language Immersion Program
July 30, 2015
Revitalizing the Ojibwe Language at Red Cliff
Art & Design Alumna Rachel Latuff is Miss Minnesota
July 8, 2015
School of Fine Arts alumna Rachel Latuff was chosen among 26 women at the 80th annual Miss Minnesota Scholarship Pageant
UMD Student Mentors FIRST Robotics Team
May 28, 2015
Senior Alex Bergal mentors the Duluth East ‘Daredevils.'
Leslie Hammons - Art & Design Alumna
May 19, 2015
Director of the Weinstein Gallery in Minneapolis, Leslie Hammons Art History BA 2004
Sowing Seeds of Stewardship
May 1, 2015
Anne Rittgers strives to help youth gain an appreciation for balances needed between development and environmental protection.
Helping Consumers with Renewable Energy
May 1, 2015
Sam Domeier transformed his appreciation for the environment into a career in the energy industry.
Alumnus Works to End Lead Pollution
April 16, 2015
Robert Carlson and Kurt Heikkila fight lead pollution with new products.
Students Find Fun and Friends in UMD's Pop Culture Clubs
December 8, 2014
Lightsabers and Wands: Pop Culture Clubs at UMD
New UMD Mentoring Program Helps Build Connections
December 2, 2014
Faculty & Staff of Color Create Mentoring Program
A Catalyst for Change
December 26, 2010
Duluth Mayor Emily Larson receives the CEHSP Distinguished Alumni Award
At the Heart of Innovation
November 5, 2010
Dr. Paul Iaizzo shares breakthrough developments in the Visible Heart Lab
Accepting the AISES Challenge
October 11, 2010
UMD student elected to leadership of the National American Indian Science and Engineering Society
New Countries, New Languages
March 11, 2010
Milan Kovacovic looks back on his education and teaching career.
A Catalyst for Change
March 11, 2010
Duluth Mayor Emily Larson receives the CEHSP Distinguished Alumni Award
Making D.C. Work
February 8, 2010
UMD grad Drew Sandquist masters technology across the Washington, D.C. landscape