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The Global Impact Award honors faculty, staff, and students whose leadership and innovative efforts in global engagement have made a meaningful difference.

Hope Robey was part of the first group of students to travel to South Africa through UMD’s Field Studies in Marine Biology course, led by Professor Allen Mensinger. 

The Fulbright Association selected several University of Minnesota faculty members as recipients of the 2025-26 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award

92 million tons of textiles are discarded globally each year. UMD Associate Professor Abbie Clarke-Sather, PhD, and her team have created a new way to make textiles more recyclable.

The Kathryn A. Martin Library at the University of Minnesota Duluth has one of the largest Sámi collections in the world. Library Director Matt Rosendahl recently traveled to Sápmi, the traditional lands of the Sámi people, to visit cultural centers, museums, and libraries and meet with people working to preserve Sámi language and culture.

University of Minnesota Duluth alumnus Stephen Chow Sau-yan has been appointed to the College of Cardinals by Pope Francis. 

Digital technology enables powerful learning and international collaborations for public health.

The Global Programs and Strategy Alliance is pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of the Award for Global Engagement, which recognizes faculty and staff for outstanding contributions to global education and international programs at the University, or in their field or discipline. 

Through a special agreement, Klara Richardt will receive an interdisciplinary B.A. in International Cultural and Business Studies from the University of Passau and a B.A. in Cultural Entrepreneurship from UMD.