The associate professor in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences was honored for her outstanding leadership of a program, project or role that benefits both forestry as a whole and the Society of American Foresters.

Along with this role, he will serve as the director of the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station — adopting both roles pending Board of Regents approval.

The professor in the Swenson College of Science and Engineering is honored by the Biophysical Society for her exceptional commitment to the structural health and inclusivity of the biophysics community. 

The assistant professor in the College of Liberal Arts is honored for his extensive contributions to the field of developmental psychology.

This growth is driven by a large incoming class of 269 freshmen and 78 new transfer students — one of the largest incoming classes in the last seven years. 

The new 1,896 student record builds on last year's record enrollment and comes as colleges and universities across the country navigate changing demographics and evolving student expectations.

The professor in the College of Science and Engineering is recognized for his contributions to technologies and companies that connect University research with Minnesota’s economy. 

In this role, the Humphrey School of Public Affairs dean will focus on expanding pathways into public service and supporting educators as they navigate artificial intelligence, deepen civic learning and prepare students to lead with ethical judgment and work across differences.

Professors Edgar Arriaga, Stephanie Carlson and Philip Zelazo were recognized for research that has led to significant impact outside of academia and has made a meaningful difference in our communities. 

The doctors represent 85 specialties nominated by their peers as leading physicians in the Twin Cities metro area and Olmsted County.