College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences

The ceramic art installation titled “Reliquary of the North Shore” is displayed in the main commons on the second floor of UMD’s A.B. Anderson Hall.

“Reliquary of the North Shore”

A new ceramic art installation at the University of Minnesota Duluth aims to celebrate the biodiversity of Minnesota’s North Shore region.

Elizabeth Manly-Spain stands on stage, smiling and holding a microphone, with fellow UMD Black Student Association members at the annual Soul Food Dinner.

Soul Food Success

UMD students and community members gathered in celebration of Black talent, food, and culture at the annual Soul Food Dinner.

UMD Alum Nora Griffin-Wiesner poses for a photo near the ocean in Morocco during her undergraduate research study abroad trip.

Pursuit of perspective

UMD Alum Nora Griffin-Wiesner credits her time in the Undergraduate Research Study Abroad program for widening her worldview.

William Brueggemann sits at a piano at UMD.

Making L.A. music magic

For William Brueggemann, it all began when he started composing music in high school. Now, he has a career in the heart of the filmmaking world.

AB Anderson Hall is pictured from an aerial view in low afternoon sunlight.

Room to thrive

Renovations to AB Anderson Hall have positively impacted both faculty and students.