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The University of Minnesota Crookston recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Global Leadership University and a partnership with Mongolian University of Life Sciences.

The Students Crossing Borders living learning community brought together students from all over the world to live together, sharing their cultures and forming lifelong friendships. Alumni of the program recently gathered for a reunion weekend to celebrate 10 years since they met in Middlebrook Hall.

At a two-day retreat, international student leaders led participants in discussions and exercises to enhance communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

MN Morris and Baitursynuly University (BU) in Kazakhstan signed a memorandum of understanding that will bring BU students to Morris for classes beginning in 2026 as part of a dual degree program.

Alejandra Perez-Enriquez and colleagues are helping communities in Costa Rica shape their own future through participatory ecological restoration.

Cecia Flores Sanchez improved her language skills through the Minnesota English Language Program, and is now pursuing a master's in food science at UMN.

International students and scholars learned about the U.S. elections process and what they can do as non-citizens at events planned by International Student and Scholar Services and Small World Coffee Hour.

The University of Minnesota Crookston celebrated the international Mid-Autumn Festival through club events with a private hot pot party for students and leadership, and a campus-wide celebration with crafts, activities, and food. 

Nathan Lourenco Dias De Oliveira recently spent seven months interning on a swine farm in Fairmont, Minnesota through the MAST International program in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. 

Ph.D. student Chau Pham is examining how the dry forests of Central Vietnam respond both to natural disturbances and those caused by people.