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Investing in your education is a worthy investment. And investing in bettering yourself is a worthy investment, too. The eclectic nature of the liberal arts education helped me communicate the stories I would eventually tell. Did I know that when I was doing it? No. But I'm so grateful that I have that education now.

David Leitch ’93 - Hollywood stunt performer and director
International relations

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“It’s wild to think this started as a class project. Minnesota Carlson didn’t just teach us entrepreneurship. They gave us the tools and confidence to actually do it.”

Della Daml, ’24
Marketing and Entrepreneurial Management

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Hands-on liberal arts: Research, internships and more

From conducting original research to applying classroom lessons to internships, learning through role-playing games, and studying abroad, these University of Minnesota experiences build a strong foundation for career and life — one students will carry with them long after graduation day.

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Soil science course connects students with the land and its people

A field study of soils course has shifted gears to include more engagement with the people living on and working with the soils students study. Bringing students to farmers and growers, land managers, and natural resource professionals offers a deeper learning experience.

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Research Brief

Better land use and management could improve biodiversity, climate and economic development

In a first-of-its-kind analysis done for 146 countries around the world, an interdisciplinary research team led by researchers at the University of Minnesota found large potential gains in biodiversity, climate and economic development from improved land use and land management.