Coming Soon: Sculptures in the Rain
Minnesota magazine's fall issue will feature U of M grad Mary Pappajohn (B.S. '55), who with her husband John donated money and art for a new sculpture park on the edge of downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
June Trivia Winners Announced
In what year was William Watts Folwell inaugurated as the first president of the University of Minnesota? See the answer and our June winners here.
Minnesota Named Best Alumni Magazine
University of Minnesota Alumni Association magazine earns top national recognition. Minnesota magazine honored for “strong and varied story selection and willingness to engage with major issues”
Mascot Matchmaker: Love Was in the Air?
See video and read about our first ever Mascot matchmaker speed-dating event for alumni under 34.
Alumni Past President Named to U Presidential Search Committee
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents appointed a search advisory committee, which includes the Alumni Association's immediate past-president Bruce Mooty, as it begins the search for the 16th president of the university.
Good as Gold: Minnesota Named Best Alumni Magazine
Minnesota magazine, the member magazine of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association, has been named best college alumni magazine of its size.
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Presidential Pay Problem?
The U's search for top presidential candidates is complicated by the state budget crisis and how it might affect pay.
More Water. Less Atrazine
U alums have launched a new start-up company that could help reduce concentrations of the widespread herbicide in our drinking water.
Better Pain Relief
U Regents Professor Horace Loh is now in the process of developing a better morphine.
Ready for some Football?
Gopher senior quarterback Adam Weber is ready, starting next Friday. U students are not so sure, according to the Daily.
May Trivia Winners Announced
Congratulations to our May Alumni Trivia winners for answering the question: What is the meaning of the Latin motto, "omnibus artibus commune vinculum," found on the University of Minnesota Regents Seal?
Ertugral Tuzcu Elected Alumni President
Ertugrul Tuzcu has been elected volunteer national president of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association for 2010-11.
Goodbye Finals, Hello Freedom
See Alumni Association student intern Steph Roebuck's visual tribute to the last day of Spring Semester.
Katie Couric Speaks at Alumni Annual Celebration
Read intern Steph Roebuck's account of Katie Couric's appearance at the 2010 Annual Celebration, plus, see photos and video of the event. - NEW: See video of program highlights.
News from the U
New Alumni Association videos, plus photos, U headlines, sports, events and more, all selected to keep alumni up to date. Updated daily! - Archived May 12
Four Major Awards for U Faculty
Four of the most prestigious awards in their fields were awarded to University of Minnesota professors in the last three weeks.
April Trivia winners announced
Congratulations to our April Trivia contest winners!
Fourteen Great Teachers Honored
Fourteen of the University's top teaching professors were honored with 2009-10 Distinguished Teaching Awards Monday, April 26. See more here.
Spring Games set for April 24
Free Gopher football and volleyball spring games are set for April 24.
MN Cup Open for Competition
The Minnesota Cup, a statewide business-idea competition supported by the University of Minnesota, is asking Minnesota entrepreneurs and inventors to submit their breakthrough business ideas by May 21, 2010.
She's the Champ
Kelci Bryant won the NCAA 3-meter diving title Friday, March 19. Read our profile and see exclusive video.
Phil and Mark's Excellent Video
See video and read the updates from Alumni Association CEO Phil Esten as he went on the road to Milwaukee and the Gophers' first-round NCAA Tournament Game.
Fan Events Set for Milwaukee
Official Gopher fan events are set for before the Gophers take on Xavier in the NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament. A travel package from the Twin Cities is also available.
U Gets $89.7 Million in Bonding
Gov. Tim Pawlenty line-item vetoed another $10.7 million in projects.
Minnesota's Spring Issue Released
The spring 2010 Minnesota probes the re-emergence of segregation in public schools, "sustainable" art, the first Earth Day, 10 imagination grant winners, and more.
Phil Esten Named New Alumni CEO
Phil Esten, Ph. D. '03, an associate athletics director at the University, has been named new University of Minnesota Alumni Association CEO.
Minnesota Winter Issue Released
The winter 2010 Minnesota features Margaret Sughrue Carlson, SweeTango, history, sports, discoveries, and more.
2009 Legislators of the Year Honored
Senators Sandra Pappas and Claire Robling were named University of Minnesota Alumni Association 2009 Legislators of the Year at the association’s national board meeting on December 5, 2009.
News From the U - Nov. 19
Anatomy video, strong giving and traveling, a bowl poll, Daily headlines, current news, events, quotes, sports, photos and more.
Minnesota Wins Writing Awards
Minnesota magazine won three of the top writing awards at the 2009 Minnesota Magazine and Publications Association annual Publishing Excellence Awards event.
News from the U - Nov. 6
Research news, quotes, Daily headlines, upcoming events, a bowl berth looms, images from Homecoming and more.
News From the U
Celebrating Borlaug, a smashing open house success, alumni award winners, dope-free hemp, photos and more.
Alumni Association honors top volunteers, groups and programs
The University of Minnesota Alumni Association will honor its outstanding alumni volunteers, groups and programs at a celebratory event to be held at the McNamara Alumni Center on October 8, 2009.
Researchers Aim for Dope-Free Marijuana
Research has identified the genes that produce the psychoactive substance in marijuana, creating the possibility that scientists can find a way to silence them and engineer a drug-free plant for hemp fiber and oil.
U to Honor Top Alumni Volunteers
Thirteen University of Minnesota alumni will receive the prestigious Alumni Service Award from the University of Minnesota during Homecoming week for their long-time service and legacy of volunteerism.
U Economist Sees Revenue-Neutral Health Care Reform
U Seeks Cold-Climate Kiwi
News from the U - September 15
September 15 - Game Day in pictures and video, passing of the U's graduate of the century, flu and fruit, upcoming events and more.
News from the U
September 10 - Back to school rally in photos, fewer test animals, upcoming events and the importance of finding nothing.
News From the U
September 9 - back to school in photos and stories, the importance of nothing, revisit summer
News from the U
September 2 - Winning wine, Central Corridor update, upcoming events and fall sports that are not football.
News From the U
August 25 - A magnetic groundbreaking, upcoming events, campus art and architecture photos, and more.
News from the U
August 18 - Bioethicists call for health care reform, concerns about campus light rail persist, football gets underway, a med- student clown, photos of the week and more.
Football's Back!
Home, at last! The Fall 2009 Minnesota magazine features TCF Bank Stadium. Get the inside story of the football Gophers' new on-campus stadium and a preview of the Ultimate Homecoming.
Alumni Association Kicks off 2009-2010 Statewide Speakers Tour
The 2009-10 UMAA Statewide Speakers' Tour will focus on children’s health and the upcoming University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital.
Homecoming Grand Marshals Named
Six distinguished University of Minnesota alumni will serve as grand marshals for the University’s 2009 Homecoming parade.
Stadium Update: Out in the Open
The U makes sure its neighbors weigh in on stadium concerns. From the May-June 2009 issue of Minnesota magazine.
Stadium Update: Honoring Service and Sacrifice
When the Gophers return to campus this fall in the new TCF Bank Stadium, the University of Minnesota will be restoring more than just the tradition of on-campus football. They’ll also be renewing their commitment to honor veterans. From the March-April 2009 issue of Minnesota magazine.
Stadium Update: Going for the Green
Forget the old adage that good things come in small packages. When the 50,000-seat TCF Bank Stadium opens in September 2009, it will be one of only a handful of LEED-certified stadiums in the country, that is, a green stadium. From the January-February issue of Minnesota magazine.
Stadium Update: Tribal Tribute
Lofty both in design and significance, a tribute to Minnesota’s Native communities—plans for which were unveiled at the Board of Regents meeting in September—will grace the main entrance to TCF Bank Stadium. From the November-December 2008 issue of Minnesota magazine.
Stadium Update: Marching Home
No matter how you measure it, 117 years is a long time to go without a permanent home. For more than a century, the University of Minnesota Marching Band has had to share its rehearsal facility. From The September-October 2008 issue of Minnesota magazine.