Institute for Advanced Study, University of Minnesota

Upending expectations about the place and power of art From training empathetic doctors to driving rural engagement, the University of Minnesota is redefining the power of art.

Ciojwé Davis, a second year journalism student in the University of Minnesota Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication, attended our March 19 (In)Justice Series: What Happened to the Family Tree event and published a story on the East Bank Epitaph about the event’s impact and how oral stories function as living archives for her News Reporting and Writing Class. Thank you for this incredibly thoughtful portrayal of the conversation, Ciojwé!

Oral stories as living archives Three panelists, who are all UMN alumni, get together to discuss forgotten truths about their lineages, sparking conversation about the…

‼️Deadline approaching‼️ IAS Research & Creative Collaboratives support University of Minnesota faculty, students, staff, and community members working on interdisciplinary activities, including events, projects, public engagement activities, the creation of an intellectual community, or the exploration of a research area across disciplines. 💸 Funded for an 18-month period with budgets of up to $12,000, IAS Collaboratives also receive IAS administrative and promotional support. 🗓️ Apply by Monday, February 9!

IAS Research and Creative Collaborative Proposal | Institute for Advanced Study Next Application Deadline: Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CTIAS Research and Creative Collaboratives represent some of the most synergistic and innovative work at the University. Collaborative funding enables interdisciplinary activity that can sometimes be challenging within departmental an...

Mark your calendars for another fantastic year of Il Cinema Ritrovato on Tour! Read our full preview at the link below.

Thank you, Co'ox Mayab, for this wonderful recap of the Global Humanities Institute!

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