ALT Award announcement poster with a trophy and award ribbon. Text reads: "Meet our award-winning instructors. On World Teachers’ Day, we celebrate the 2026 recipients of these teaching honors from the University and CLA."

ALT The image features an announcement for the Arthur "Red" and Helene B. Motley Exemplary Teaching Award. It recognizes teachers for their passion and commitment to teaching. Photos of Associate Professor Elliott Powell, in American Studies and Asian American Studies, and Professor Andrew Scheil, in English, are shown side by side.

ALT A flyer for the "Distinguished Teachers Morse-Alumni Award." It states that the award recognizes faculty members for outstanding undergraduate education contributions. There are photos of two recipients: Professor Bonnie Klimes-Dougan (Psychology) and Senior Lecturer Melissa Licht (English).

ALT Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award and Exceptional Canvas Site Design Award recipients. Lydia Belatèche, Senior Lecturer in French & Italian, is recognized for teaching excellence. Adam Saffer, Associate Professor at the Hubbard School of Journalism & Mass Communication, is recognized for excellence in Canvas site design. Both are pictured smiling.

ALT A person sits at a podium, smiling, with "World Teachers' Day 2026" written on a banner. Below, text reads, "How do CLA instructors make a difference in the lives of their students?"

ALT The image features a quote on a maroon background from Anamika Kansara, class of '26, discussing Lecturer Austin Luzbetak in sociology. The top displays a quotation mark symbol, and the bottom includes the College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota logo.

ALT White text on a maroon background reads: "She taught me that good history is not about proving a point; it is about asking better questions." Below, it says: "— George Wellock, class of '26, about Professor Kathryn Reyerson (history)."

ALT A quote on a maroon background reads: "I realized I wasn’t alone, that my opinions and views are valid, and that people could build meaningful conversations around something I said." — Gigi Lawrence, class of '26, about Senior Lecturer Gabrielle Ferrales (sociology).

ALT A collage of six student photos that represent student power at the University of Minnesota.

ALT Four students walk along the mall; Compass 2030.

ALT Introducing CLA’s strategic plan: Compass 2030, CLA’s strategic plan is actionable and adaptable, grounded in the liberal arts’ ability to make meaning in complexity and to lead through change.

ALT Compass 2030 reflects where we want to go and how we want to get there together. “By 2030, I want CLA to feel more connected, more collaborative and more confident in our ability to shape what comes next. We will move as one CLA, grounded in relationships and a shared sense of who we are and what we can accomplish together.” –GerShun Avilez, dean

ALT Our Priorities: At the heart of this process are four strategic priorities that will guide our work in the years to come: Student Success, Innovation & Research, Impact & Public Engagement, and Healthy Workplace. Read how we’re bringing Compass to life: cla.umn.edu/compass-2030

ALT "From Vice to Nice: Midwestern Politics and the Gentrification of AIDS" by René Esparza

ALT Person leans over railing with graduation cap in hand smiling at the camera.

ALT Guess who shares a birthday this week with Goldy?

ALT Dean Avilez and Goldy, smiling and posing. The text reads: "Help us wish both Dean Avilez and Goldy a very happy birthday!"

ALT The pillars of Johnston Hall sit behind a tree with changing fall leaves.

ALT Photo of Eva Palma-Zúñiga.

ALT A woman with dark hair, wearing a white shirt, stands in front of a white wall.

ALT Entrance to the residency gallery

ALT Exterior of Pillsbury Hall partially shrouded by leaves. Bolded text reads "Apply Now: Interdisciplinary Collaborative Workshop Award. Deadline: Dec 6, 2026.

ALT Text reads "The ICW centers University-community collaboration. This award is intended to spur new collaborations, between and across disciplines, among scholars in CLA and beyond and their community partners. With up to $75,000 in funding, it provides multi-year support to intensively study a topic or question and/or conduct a major research project. View the Call for Proposals at z.umn.edu/icw2026"

ALT Ad for Kalshi, a trading and betting app, on an IPhone.