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First Morris International Gilman Scholar travels to EgyptFirst Morris International Gilman Scholar travels to Egypt

The scholarship program supports undergraduates who would not otherwise have the opportunity to study abroad. More »


Morris STEP funded through 2013Morris STEP funded through 2013

The University of Minnesota, Morris Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP) has received funding through August 2013. More »


Two awarded University President's Award for Outstanding ServiceTwo awarded University President's Award for Outstanding Service

Jenny Nellis, professor emeritus of studio art and Paula O'Loughlin, professor of political science received this highest service award from the University. More »


Morris student receives 2012 GLBTA Leadership AwardMorris student receives 2012 GLBTA Leadership Award

The award recognizes the students, faculty, alumni, and community members who exemplify outstanding leadership within University of Minnesota campus GLBTA communities. More »


Community Engagement awards celebrate outstanding contributionsCommunity Engagement awards celebrate outstanding contributions

Students, faculty and community partner recognized for service to the community More »


 Changing policy one performance at a time Changing policy one performance at a time

University student helps with Land Stewardship Project play. More »


Faculty and staff honored at 2012 Recognition Dinner Faculty and staff honored at 2012 Recognition Dinner

The event provides the campus an opportunity to congratulate 2012 award recipients and thank faculty and staff retirees for their service to the Morris campus. More »


Briggs Library Senior Art Show WinnerBriggs Library Senior Art Show Winner

Chelsea Bell '12, Northfield, is this year's winner of the Briggs Library Senior Art Show Award for her intaglio etching titled It Happened in the Woods. More »


Jessica Orth '12 receives Gertrude M. Cox ScholarshipJessica Orth '12 receives Gertrude M. Cox Scholarship

Statistics major Jessica Orth '12, Sleepy Eye, has received the Gertrude M. Cox Scholarship for Women in Graduate Statistics Programs. More »


Jennifer Deane awarded 2012 Alumni Association Teaching AwardJennifer Deane awarded 2012 Alumni Association Teaching Award

This award honors individual University of Minnesota, Morris faculty members for outstanding contributions to undergraduate education. More »


Margaret Kuchenreuther receives Oustanding Community Service AwardMargaret Kuchenreuther receives Oustanding Community Service Award

She is the only faculty member in the University of Minnesota system to receive the 2012 University of Minnesota Outstanding Community Service Award. More »


Female computer science majors go to MinneWIC ConferenceFemale computer science majors go to MinneWIC Conference

The MinneWIC conference is part of a nationwide effort to address the decline of women who choose careers in the field of computer science. More »


Michael Lackey receives Summer Stipend from NEHMichael Lackey receives Summer Stipend from NEH

Michael Lackey, associate professor of English, is one of two Minnesotans to receive a Summer Stipend from the National Endowment for the Humanities. More »


Bina's recommendation to Argentinian goverment helps shape major policy moveBina's recommendation to Argentinian goverment helps shape major policy move

Cyrus Bina was one of nine economic experts invited to Argentina in March to present recommendations on how the nation can fix their current economic crisis. More »


Morris featured in "The Princeton Review's Guide to 322 Green Colleges"Morris featured in "The Princeton Review's Guide to 322 Green Colleges"

Free downloadable guidebook profiles the most environmentally responsible colleges. More »


Morris Receives AASHE STARS Gold CertificationMorris Receives AASHE STARS Gold Certification

Morris one of only 31 institutions to achieve the STARS Gold Certification. More »


EPA Recognizes University of Minnesota, Morris for On-site Green Power GenerationEPA Recognizes University of Minnesota, Morris for On-site Green Power Generation

University of Minnesota, Morris reduces carbon footprint by generating green power on-site. More »


Keith Brugger does collaborative research in SwedenKeith Brugger does collaborative research in Sweden

Keith Brugger spent three weeks at the University of Gothenburg in Gothenburg, Sweden and did collaborative research. More »


Morris student helps bring the arts to West Central MinnesotaMorris student helps bring the arts to West Central Minnesota

Morris student works with Glenwood's Central Square More »


Undergraduate research by Dan Seidenkranz '13, Woodbury, published in peer reviewed chemistry journalUndergraduate research by Dan Seidenkranz '13, Woodbury, published in peer reviewed chemistry journal

The undergraduate solar cell research of Dan Siedenkranz was recently published. More »


Juried Briggs Library Art AwardJuried Briggs Library Art Award

Wangyingzhi Ji won the Briggs Library Art Award. More »


Melosi to Present History of Nuclear Energy as Environmental Studies Scholar in Residence at MorrisMelosi to Present History of Nuclear Energy as Environmental Studies Scholar in Residence at Morris

Professor and author Martin Melosi will deliver a public lecture on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at the Morris campus on the history of nuclear energy in the U.S.

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Naomi Wente named 2012 Udall ScholarNaomi Wente named 2012 Udall Scholar

Environmental studies and political science major Naomi Wente '13, Dodge Center, will travel to Tucson, Arizona in August to receive a 2012 Udall Scholarship. More »


International Expert on Peace Agreements to Present 2012 Lee Lecture on Morris CampusInternational Expert on Peace Agreements to Present 2012 Lee Lecture on Morris Campus

On Monday April 16 Caroline Hartzell, professor of Political Science at Gettysburg University and internationally recognized expert on political peace agreements, will present the 2012 Lee Lecture at the University of Minnesota, Morris. The lecture, to begin at 7:30 p.m., is open to the public and will be held in Imholte Hall Room 109 on the Morris campus. More »


Joe Einertson '14 participates in nationwide computing competitionJoe Einertson '14 participates in nationwide computing competition

Computer science major, Joe Einertson was among first 60 entrants to complete Part 2 of the IBM Mainframe Contest More »