Arts and Humanities

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Sharing her perspective on African American art

Starasea Nidiala Camara curated a current exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Art featuring African American artists of the South and the traditions in which they’re rooted.

A sketch of a person opening a door to look out on sunny landsacpe

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How I spent the summer of COVID-19

Meet three U of M students who found a silver lining after the pandemic changed their plans.

An overhead view of two diverse neighborhoods of housing.

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Unraveling the paradox

U of M professor Samuel Myers talks about tangible ways to reduce racial inequities in Minnesota.

News Release

U of M holds reopening celebration following Pillsbury Hall’s completed renovation

Join the event on Friday, September 17, 2021 at 11:30 a.m.

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“Why Canoes?” exhibit opens in Northrop Gallery

Exhibit exploring the interconnectedness between the Native Canoe Program, University of Minnesota and members of three Indigenous communities around Mni Sota Makoce.

President Joan Gabel with Minnesota tribal leaders

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University of Minnesota receives $5M grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for racial justice in higher education

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded the University a $5 million grant to address racial justice and create more just and equitable futures for all across Minnesota through public humanities.

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University of Minnesota launches the “Immigrants in COVID America” project

The timely resource and website documents the health, economic and social impact of COVID-19 on immigrant and refugee communities in the United States.