Work Life

Explore snapshots of U employees and our campuses, plus essential information for your role.

Need to Know

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  • Rochester and Twin Cities: For eligible employees, remember to use your personal holiday before July 1.
  • Twin Cities: Submit your department's application by June 19 to participate in the Homecoming Parade on October 23.
  • The Brief newsletter is on its summer schedule and will be sent every two weeks through September 2.

     

Institutional Updates

How will you build a better future?

Anthony Scott smiles at the camera.

"By supporting the professional growth of our faculty, ensuring they have the tools to inspire the next generation of leaders, thinkers and problem-solvers who will shape a better world."

Anthony Scott

Director of Faculty Development and Support, College of Continuing & Professional Studies, Twin Cities campus

Steven Wick smiles at the camera.

"By shepherding research funding through complicated regulatory processes to continue our globally impactful undergraduate research opportunities."

Steven Wick

Grant and Contract Administrator, Sponsored Projects Administration, Duluth campus

Scenes Across the University

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Senior Lecturer Deepali Butani (not pictured) and Professor Jeff Ratliff-Crain (pictured) traveled with 18 Rochester campus students to the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, promoting undergraduate research, scholarship and creative activity across all fields of study. 

 

Theresa Helgeson and Randy Nelson smile while holding their award plaques.
Crookston faculty Theresa Helgeson and Randy Nelson received the 2026 Outstanding Educator Award for their dedication to student success and hands-on learning. 

 

Rebecca Cunningham stands with a large group of people in matching red shirts smiling at the camera while raising their hands in celebration.
President Rebecca Cunningham walked with Minnesota athletes at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games at Huntington Bank Stadium on June 20.