University of Minnesota Duluth

College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences

A group of singers hold music folders while standing on risers.

Musical masterclass

Students at UMD received a masterclass in vocal performance with one of the region’s top choral groups.

A woman leans against a wooden bike rack smiling at the camera. She is surrounded by trees and the windows of Kirby Student Center.

Gathering community

UMD sophomore Jazzmine Long is studying Tribal Administration and Governance in order to give back.

UMD graduate, Janice Clark, in cap and gown stands between two professors in regalia, all smiling and biting into a piece of chocolate on the stadium floor before commencement..

A people journey

UMD alumna finds purpose connecting and coaching others.

Ken Wright, owner of Bulldog Pizza, tossing a pizza crust high in the air in a brightly lit, restaurant kitchen.

Local shop stays close to campus community

From undergrad to business owner and back again, UMD alumnus builds community close to campus with Bulldog Pizza and Grill.

A UMD Master’s Student in a black shirt and shorts leans against a rock as he explores the Lester River in Duluth’s Lester Park. The sun shines in through the edge of the frame and tall cliff walls border the creek bottom. White cumulus clouds punctuate a blue sky beyond.

UMD brand refresh spotlights unique academic experience

UMD’s new brand campaign leans into the inspiring qualities of Duluth and emphasizes the importance of the University of Minnesota System.

Antonia Kaliher, smiling and standing in her studio decorated with her art, proudly holds up one of her designs.

The best of both worlds

UMD alumna discovers her path to a thriving career in the arts.

A student wearing a UMD t-shirt lifts a shovelful of compost into the air.

Fields of study

UMD students put boots on the ground to better understand the natural environment.

Kate Lindello places garments of clothing on a table inside of an office with views of Lake Superior on a sunny day.

Fashion backwards

UMD alumna finds the right fit in sustainable fashion.

Rose Yang posing for a photo at the Duluth Downtown Canal boardwalk.

Finding home in Duluth

UMD alumna’s mission to make a difference in youth advocacy

Olivia Nelson and three fellow graduates pose on large boulders at Canal Park with the Aerial Lift Bridge in the background.

This place will always be with you

Theatre grad Olivia Nelson finds inspiration on the North Shore.

Sunflowers in full bloom in foreground and Swenson Civil Engineering building in background.

Retiring Faculty 2023-24

UMD honors and thanks these faculty for their years of teaching and service.

A row of college graduates raise their commencement caps. They're silhouetted against a sunrise and backdrop of Lake Superior

UMD 2024 Commencement

Celebrate UMD's graduates!

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