Recent News
International Students Named Recipients of the 2025 Mestenhauser Awards for Excellence in Campus Internationalization
The Mestenhauser Student Award honors the late Emeritus Professor Dr. Josef Mestenhauser, who dedicated his career to advocacy for and commitment to students.
To The Core
Glaciologist Peter Neff and his U of M colleagues gaze into the past to help us predict what climate change may mean for future sea levels.
From Grad Student to Campus Leader: ISSS Director Reflects on 30 Years at UMN
Barbara Kappler, assistant vice provost of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), will be stepping down from her role in May. She has been a vital part of ISSS for more than 30 years, and a driving force for intercultural initiatives across campus.
Q&A with Visiting Professor Oleksandr (Alex) Komarenko
The Department of History and the Institute of Global Studies have been pleased to host visiting professor Oleksandr (Alex) Komarenko from spring 2024 through spring 2025.
Four students awarded Colonial Dames of America scholarship
The students from Nepal, Bangladesh, Ghana, and India shared about their plans to use their University of Minnesota education to support their home communities.