No matter what career or area of discovery you want to explore, there’s a U of M college or school to prepare you for success.
No matter what career or area of discovery you want to explore, there’s a U of M college or school to prepare you for success.
Biological Sciences
TheCollege of Biological Sciences is devoted exclusively to the biological sciences. Hands-on learning prepares you for tomorrow’s biology. Experience team-based research where you’ll find solutions that help improve human health and sustain the environment, locally and globally.
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Seeing is believing
Chino Nwakama launched KidSTEAM with an eye to connecting more students with science.
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Hot, Dry, and Burning
Biochemistry undergraduate Amital Shaver spent the summer in Alaska learning to fight wildfires with an all-female crew.
Continuing and Professional Studies
The College of Continuing and Professional Studies is for those seeking professional or personal growth. Earn a degree, advance in your profession, change careers, or explore new insights. Experience flexible degrees and thought-provoking courses offered online and at convenient times.
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Developing the right skills for the job
Ashley Plouff’s nontraditional path combines work and education to enrich each experience.
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Bringing great health care to Greater Minnesota
U of M students in health services management are filling a much needed shortage in rural care.
Dentistry
The School of Dentistry is Minnesota’s only dental school—the regional source for dental consulting, treatment, and education. Experience discipline-based clinical instruction. Prepare yourself to pursue world-leading research or become part of comprehensive patient care that serves communities.
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Collaboration between aerospace engineering and dentistry develops new dental devices for the elderly
30 years ago,Stephen Shuman, D.D.S., M.S., never would have imagined he’d be working with aerospace engineers on...
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Rachel Wians: A hate-love relationship with dentistry
Rachel Wians is close to earning her undergraduate degree in physiology, and already has her next step planned—dental school.
Design
The College of Design is one of the nation’s most comprehensive design colleges—a leader in socially responsible, sustainable design. Experience hands-on collaboration in the classroom and with industry. Apply design thinking to meet challenges facing local and international communities.
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Design as a force for good
U of M students are making a global impact while learning the skills for a career in apparel design.
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Dreams take flight
An inspirational course puts a student on an unexpected path of shoe design and international competition.
Education and Human Development
The College of Education and Human Developmentis committed to positive change in people's lives. Choose an area of focus within human services; health, sport, and wellness; organizational leadership and development; or education. Become an expert, prepared to shape your field.
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‘Terrifying, difficult, and thrilling’
Manju Connolly reflects on her first year of teaching math.
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His greatest teaching challenge
Two decades into his teaching career, Rob Palmer is embracing an opportunity to reach truly nontraditional students.
Extension
Extension brings Minnesotans together to build science-based knowledge and expertise. Experience practical education in agriculture, food, and natural resources; community vitality; family development; and youth development. You can help meet challenges that cross state, national, and international boundaries.
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Cooking up better health
A University of Minnesota Extension nutrition education program meets teens where they’re at.
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Green tomatoes take the cake
Master Gardener volunteers and Extension partners inspire kids in north Minneapolis to start a healthy desserts business.
Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
The College of Food, Agriculturaland Natural Resource Sciences is a solution-driven college based in science in the areas of food and nutrition, agriculture, environment, natural resources, business, and education. Experience hands-on learning in critical and innovative thinking. Prepare for your career or graduate study.
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Brewing a better fertilizer?
Naxo Riera Vila helped create a system that turns brewery wastewater into a substitute for traditional fertilizer.
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Food systems: a full career menu
The University of Minnesota is preparing students for careers of the future—like food systems.
Law
The Law School is oneof the nation’s top public law schools, with a public service core. Immerse yourself in experiential learning, team problem solving, and skills practice. Prepare yourself to tackle complex social, economic, and business issues of our time.
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Law students flock to protect George Floyd protesters’ legal rights
More than 100 are lending legal and emotional support.
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Saudi student makes Law School history
The first recipient of a U of M doctorate in law, Mohammed Al Mulhim is devoted to human rights.
Liberal Arts
The College of Liberal Arts connects real-world innovation throughout the social and natural sciences, arts, and humanities. Explore human histories, cultures, and languages. Develop perspectives and skills that prepare you to work and lead on a global stage.
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Telling Native veterans’ stories
John Little provides new perspectives on Native American veterans’ experiences during and after Vietnam.
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Prepared for the future
A life-changing learning abroad experience and inspiring instructors have prepared Abby Yates for her future.
Management
The Carlson School of Management is Minnesota's premier business school. Experience international learning and engage with the state’s vibrant business and nonprofit communities. Build leadership and teamwork skills to prepare you to succeed in a quickly changing global business environment.
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The power of data analytics
The University of Minnesota is preparing students for careers of the future—like data analytics.
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Giving students a voice
Senior Simran Mishra has one question on her mind: “What am I doing for students today?”
Medicine
The School of Medicine is one of the largest medical schools in the country. Experience innovative training and applied learning. Prepare yourself to play a role in building tomorrow’s medicine, shaping public policy, and advancing health care for all.
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Healing words
A story slam helps physicians deal with on-the-job mental trauma.
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Rekindling her culture
Future physician Teague Goodsky will serve Ojibwe patients in their own language.
Nursing
The School of Nursing produces new knowledge and prepares nursing leaders. Apply the latest scientific knowledge and skills to provide quality care. Become part of team-based efforts to improve health for individuals, families, and communities.
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Back in her lane
Chloe Portela is completing a master's degree in nursing to realize her childhood career ambition.
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A great escape is a perfect learning tool
Based on the worldwide escape room craze, the University of Minnesota has created interprofessional escape rooms that give healthcare students invaluable skills.
Pharmacy
The College of Pharmacy is one of the nation’s top pharmacy schools. Experience pioneering education, plus researchand practice that shapethe field. Prepare yourself as a leader in patient-centered care to improve the health of people around the world.
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Students help create prescription drug repository
Two U of M students are helping to launch a prescription drugrepository that will help redistribute unused medications to people in need.
Public Affairs
The Humphrey School of Public Affairs is oneof the nation’s top public policy and planning schools. Acquire knowledge, skills, and experience to meet real-world challenges. Prepare yourself to play a key role at the local, state, national, and global levels.
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Tackling water sustainability in Haiti
Michele Girard emphasizes community decision-making in her winning Acara Challenge project.
Public Health
The School of Public Health is one of the world’s premier schools of public health. Explore a complex and far-reaching field. Acquire the comprehensive skills and training that prepare you as a leader in creating large-scale change for health communities.
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Finding her field
Recent biostatistics graduate Connor Jo Lewis won’t let cystic fibrosis slow her down.
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A bold vision
Jake Maxon’s vision for HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention could become a model for counties across the nation.
Science and Engineering
The College of Science and Engineering is acomprehensive college of engineering and science, with nationally ranked programs in all fields. Experience hands-on research with leading faculty. Prepare for your technical or scientific career and tacklesome of society's great challenges.
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Anatomy of a gem: Outsized atomic models greeted ‘Jewels’ ballet fans
Student-created display revealed the molecular architectures of diamonds, rubies, and emeralds.
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Making the impossible possible
A recent grad triumphed over long history of adversity
Veterinary Medicine
The College of Veterinary Medicine is Minnesota’s only veterinary college—is dedicated to better health for animals, people, and the environment. Experience internationally recognized education, research, and service. Discover new knowledge and skills toprepare you for a wide variety of successful veterinary careers.
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Going mobile to stop pathogens
A new mobile lab helps scientists decipher where pathogens are going before they spread.
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A chance to learn
Teaching Nick the cat to walk again is a unique opportunity for veterinary medicine students.
