UMN Morris welcomes Distinguished Visiting Professor Jenna Jambeck
This spring the University of Minnesota Morris will welcome Jenna Jambeck as its Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Liberal Arts. Jambeck is an award-winning environmental engineer who specializes in plastic waste.
Alumni Spotlight: Chris Droske '11
Chris Droske ’11 currently serves as the energy manager for the City of Minneapolis. He cites opportunities outside the classroom at UMN Morris for helping him to be set up for success.
UMN Morris Physics Students Present Posters at National Conference
Six UMN Morris students recently attended the Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CUWiP), held at the University of Iowa. Melanie Rittenhouse and Briana Dokken presented posters at the conference.
UMN Morris Included in $60 million HHMI Grant
The six-year, $60 million grant is a part of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s (HHMI) Inclusive Excellence (IE3) initiative.
Burks Appointed to National Transportation Study Committee
University of Minnesota Morris Professor of Economics and Management Steve Burks has been appointed to the Impacts of Alternative Compensation Methods on Truck Driver Retention and Safety Performance Committee.
Economic Justice Is Theme of UMN Morris MLK Day Program
The University of Minnesota Morris’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. program will focus on Dr. King's advocacy around economic justice. The program features speakers Kyle Parker and Gil Jordan, from the organization ClipDart.
Fargo Moorhead Ballet to Perform January 28
The Fargo Moorhead Ballet's Morris performance will include three dances: ‘Spirit Rising,’ ‘Sargoso Sea,’ and ‘Toy Shop Fantasy.’
Education Building Renamed in Honor of Bill and Ida Stewart
The UMN Morris building formerly known as the Education Building will be renamed in honor of Bill and Ida Stewart.