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The University of Minnesota Morris offers a rigorous liberal arts education that prepares career-ready graduates to be global citizens with critical communication, critical thinking and creative problem solving skills.
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More is ... learning by doing, something Madison Grimsbo ’21 took full advantage of at UMN Morris. Read more about the critical thinking and problem solving skills Grimsbo learned at UMN Morris and how they prepared her to serve. z.umn.edu/GrimbsoMarineCorps
#MoreIsMorris #LiberalArts
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November 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Celebrating National First-Generation College Celebration Day Nov 8 by highlighting the superpowers of our amazing first-gen students & staff! From perseverance to positivity, they bring incredible strength and perspective to UMN Morris!
#FirstGenProud #UMNFirstGen #FirstTogether #UMNMorrisProud
November 7, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Exciting news! Earlier this fall, UMN Morris welcomed visitors from our new partner institution, Baitursynuly University, in Kostanay, Kazakhstan. In turn, UMN Morris Associate Professor Peter Dolan spent a month at BU on a visiting professor fellowship. More is ... global opportunities.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Discover Morris Day at the University of Minnesota Morris is Friday, November 14. This is the perfect time for prospective students and families to get your questions answered, explore the campus, and even sit in on a class!

To register, visit z.umn.edu/Nov2025VisitDay
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October 31, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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The Terminator is back … and this time, she’s singing! Don't miss the Midwest premiere of "Terminator: The Musical" opening Oct. 30 in the George C. Fosgate Black Box Theatre. Details here: morris.umn.edu/news-events/...
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October 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Once again, The Princeton Review has included the University of Minnesota Morris in the latest edition of its Guide to Green Colleges, 2026 edition. UMN Morris earned a Green Rating score of 93/99.

morris.umn.edu/news-events/...

#Sustainability #GreenCollege #HigherEd
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October 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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We’re proud to introduce a new marketing campaign, “More is Morris,” highlighting why students choose UMN Morris. Based on in-depth research, the brand refresh emphasizes the magic and sense of place that makes Morris so unique.
z.umn.edu/MoreIsMorris

#UMNMorris #UMNMorrisProud #UMNProud
October 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Congratulations to Spanish Teaching Specialist Windy González Roberts on receiving the 2025 Award of Merit from the @North Central Council of Latin Americanists for her student and community-related work.
z.umn.edu/RobertsAwardofMerit
#UMNMorrisProud
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October 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Congratulations to Troy Goodnough and Clement Loo on receiving the James Farrell (Re)Cognition awards from the Upper Midwest Association for Campus Sustainability (UMACS).
z.umn.edu/UMACSawards2025
#UMNMorrisProud #Sustainability
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October 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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UMN Morris alumni are A-MAZING! During Homecoming Cougar Athletics held the Hall of Fame Induction ceremony for Dave Engelhardt, Mark Fohl, Rich Glas, Emily Mehr, Brendon Foss, and Kaylie Clark. Also, Karen Kraemer received the Distinguished Alumni Award.
#RollCougs #UMNMorrisProud
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October 9, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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When it's Homecoming at UMN Morris, alumni will find a way to celebrate, connect and show that Cougar Pride!🐾 🐾
Thanks to those who participated in the "Cougars in Chicago" Alumni Gathering and helped cheer the Cougar football team to victory!!
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October 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Applying to University of Minnesota Morris just got easier! No application fee all month long in October-no promo code needed! It’s a great time to take the next step to becoming a Cougar!🐾
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October 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Congratulations to UMN Morris alumnus Ben Winchester '95, who was recently honored with a Distinguished Extension Educator award at the 2025 All-Extension Annual Conference, held in Duluth. 🏆 👏🏼
z.umn.edu/WinchesterExtensionAward
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September 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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We are #UMNMorrisProud to climb into the #6 spot in the U.S. News & World Report rankings of Top Public Schools in the National Liberal Arts Colleges category.

z.umn.edu/USNewsRanking2025

#highered #liberalarts
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September 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Join the University of Minnesota Morris for tango like you’ve never experienced it before.
Tangorium is the first in the 2025-26 Performing Arts Series, and it's FREE!
Friday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Edson Auditorium
September 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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We are #UMNMorrisProud to be part of the Morris Model at the forefront of environmental sustainability.
In this episode of Reimagine Rural, Tony Pipa talks with local leaders to explore how residents and partners are investing in solar, wind, and biomass energy.
www.brookings.edu/articles/the...
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September 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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No question is too big or too small for the librarians at Briggs Library. The Ask a Librarian service can help students with research, finding materials, citing references, and library technology issues… among other things…

morris.umn.edu/news-events/...
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September 8, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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The University of Minnesota Morris is one of the best values in Minnesota for a 4-year degree. Check out ways UMN Morris stands out as a Minnesota hidden gem.
September 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Get to know our incoming class! We’re excited for what the future holds for our students and our campus.
#UMNMorrisProud
August 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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It’s National Dog Day! 🐕
Sending a little extra love 💌 to Archie, who has been hard at work meeting students, staff and faculty on campus.
Thanks, Archie!
morris.umn.edu/morris-public-safety/therapy-dog-program
#therapydog #highered #liberalarts #UMNMorrisProud
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August 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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As fall semester gets underway, Chancellor Janet Ericksen asked the Welcome Group Leaders some important questions.
#FallSemester2025 #UMNMorris #dontprocrastinate
August 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Are you ready for #FallSemester?
Move-in day is Saturday, Aug. 16📦🎒🧳
Classes start on Wednesday, Aug. 20 🐾📑✏️📣
August 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Happy International Cat Day to our favorite feline, Pounce, international cat of mystery. 🐾
August 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Tickets for the 2025-26 University of Minnesota Morris Performing Arts Series are now available! There's a little something for everyone, including a FREE event to start the series on Sept. 19.
Learn more at z.umn.edu/performing-arts-series
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August 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Is there a bright, curious, dynamic high school senior in your life? UMN Morris is a place where they can belong and succeed. The first step is to apply. Starting August 1, they can apply for FREE with our Fall 2026 application.
z.umn.edu/Apply2026 use code Morris26
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July 30, 2025 at 8:51 PM