UMN Carlson School of Management

UMN Carlson School of Management The business school at the University of Minnesota. Established in 1919 and based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St.
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Paul, the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota is a recognized leader in business education and research. Its focus on experiential learning, international education, and maintaining strong ties to the business community exemplify the school’s commitment to excellence. The Carlson School offers 13 degree programs for more than 5,000 current students. An alumni body of nearly

60,000 contributes to the success of businesses and communities in 100+ countries and all 50 states.

We're ecstatic to finally share views of the completed $40M Connecting Carlson building project. Fully funded by philant...
09/08/2026

We're ecstatic to finally share views of the completed $40M Connecting Carlson building project. Fully funded by philanthropy, this two-year transformation of the newly named Marilyn C. Nelson Hall reimagined 70,000 square feet of the school and included the following updates:

• The Glenn & Kay Hasse Atrium offers increased room for visitor seating and collaboration due to the removal of the central staircase.

• The John & Annette Whaley Auditorium has new tiered table seating designed with collaboration in mind, and received lighting and audio/visual technology upgrades.

• A retractable wall unites the Hasse Atrium and the Whaley Auditorium, allowing for greater connectivity and easier flow during events.

• The Glaser Family Experiential Learning Suite houses four labs for the Carlson Enterprises (Brand, Consulting, Funds, and Ventures).

• A new switchback staircase extends from the lower level to the second level, allowing for seamless access to the Hanson Hall skyway.

• Square footage dedicated to common spaces has increased by 166%, partially through newly dedicated "academic homes" for gathering and networking.

• A first-level infill around the staircase and a second-level expansion of a common area and walkway added 3,565 square feet to the school's footprint.

• A new 27.5' (330") LED media wall (one of the largest in a U.S. academic building) anchors the atrium as the new living room of the school.

• There are 30 updated or newly created breakout rooms and study spaces throughout the building. The lower level also added two active learning classrooms.

It's that time of year again (and no, we aren't talking about the state fair): during College Day yesterday, the Class o...
09/04/2026

It's that time of year again (and no, we aren't talking about the state fair): during College Day yesterday, the Class of 2030 was officially welcomed into the Minnesota Carlson community! We can't wait to see them all find their place here and continue cheering them on along the way.

Introducing, for the first time, Marilyn C. Nelson Hall. 💛 As the Connecting Carlson building project finishes, our flag...
09/03/2026

Introducing, for the first time, Marilyn C. Nelson Hall. 💛 As the Connecting Carlson building project finishes, our flagship building has taken on a new name, becoming the first building on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus named solely for a female philanthropist — and one of the only flagship business school buildings in the country named solely for a female industry leader.

One of the most prominent and accomplished business executives in Minnesota history, Carlson Nelson joined the family business in 1968. Throughout her career, she's stood up for herself, other women, and underserved populations, leading not only the company but also many civic causes, like fighting against human trafficking in the travel industry. Considering when Carlson Nelson made her mark, her achievements are all the more impressive.

“I discovered the challenge of being the only woman on corporate boards and trying to contribute and succeed as part of a marginalized community,” she explained. “That was nearly 60 years ago, but I remember it as if it were yesterday, and that experience informs my work here at Carlson to attract more women to see business as a positive way to make a difference.”

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The $40M Connecting Carlson building project was fully funded through generous philanthropy and transformed 70,000 square feet of the school.

Medical technology interests many business students, but for Anna Yakimets Law, '27 MBA, that interest is personal. She ...
09/02/2026

Medical technology interests many business students, but for Anna Yakimets Law, '27 MBA, that interest is personal. She spent this summer at Medtronic as an intern in the Leadership Development Rotational Program.

"I've always been interested in global market expansion, but when my dad got coronary stents, I realized how much I wanted to be part of the medical device industry," Yakimets says. "Coronary stents saved his life, which wouldn't have been possible without companies like Medtronic scaling devices across borders. That’s why I'm here today — I would love to improve patient access by growing the industry."

Yakimets spent the summer contributing to pre-diligence efforts to assess the strategic fit of a target company within the peripheral vascular health portfolio. The project showed her how medical device companies like Medtronic think about the mergers and acquisitions process.

"What I love about M&A in medtech is you are acquiring companies to strengthen your portfolio long-term, while taking an opportunity to scale fascinating therapies that otherwise might not have had the chance to reach patients," she explains.

Thinking of her recruitment experience, Yakimets recommends interacting with the company as much as possible, to develop a firsthand perspective on culture and fit. She also benefited from support unique to being a Carlson student.

"The Carlson Business Career Center played a huge role in my recruiting journey, from organizing career fairs and site visits to personalized coaching sessions," she asserts. "Career coaches shaped my perspective on what it takes to break into the medical devices industry. Leveraging Carlson's alumni network was instrumental to my success in the recruiting process. Alums didn't just share their experiences; they helped me navigate the company and the industry."

Only 1️⃣ week left until the Connecting Carlson building project finishes! Before students return next week, the last pr...
09/01/2026

Only 1️⃣ week left until the Connecting Carlson building project finishes! Before students return next week, the last preparations include:
• bringing in furniture
• hanging new artwork
• installing the media wall
• adding new signage
• completing final touch-ups

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The $40M Connecting Carlson building project was fully funded through generous philanthropy and transformed 70,000 square feet of the school.

Layoffs can slow down career paths in the short term, but they can also prompt long-term acceleration. For Ching Lin, '2...
08/31/2026

Layoffs can slow down career paths in the short term, but they can also prompt long-term acceleration. For Ching Lin, '23 MHRIR, the Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations gave him that spark after a pandemic-era layoff nixed his previous position.

“I felt a little stagnant with my career,” he recalls. “I was looking for more advancement opportunities, new challenges and, perhaps, even a leadership role, and I just didn’t end up having those opportunities.”

Lin began the MHRIR program and immediately felt himself being challenged and developing. A people analytics elective became one of his favorites, taught by a professor he admired so much that he signed up for the class solely based on her involvement. Among other skills, he learned how to recast recruiting and retention data as visualizations that help business leaders understand challenges, make informed decisions, and communicate their goals and objectives.

“Her classes were so hard,” he says, “but I just loved them. I felt like I got so much out of every single session, [and the skills I learned were] incredibly valuable in building my reputation.” Lin landed a job at 3M while pursuing his degree and moved into a management role not long after graduating in 2023.

We're of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities' unmatched 175-year legacy! 💛🌻 To honor this milestone, here are 10 k...
08/28/2026

We're of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities' unmatched 175-year legacy! 💛🌻

To honor this milestone, here are 10 key moments from the history of the University and then the business school, amidst 175 years of excellence and innovation from our institution:

♥️ 1851:
MN Territorial Legislature and Gov. Alexander Ramsey charter the University of Minnesota (seven years before Minnesota becomes a state in 1858).

♥️ 1873, 1875, 1882, 1888:
The years of the first male, female, African-American, and doctoral graduates, respectively.

💛 1919:
The business school is formed, with less than 100 students accepted to enroll.

💛 1954:
E. Jerome McCarthy, originator of the "four P's of marketing," graduates with his MBA.

💛 1968:
The school starts the first academic program devoted to Management Information Systems (MIS).

💛 1986:
The school is named for Curtis L. Carlson after a $25M gift.

💛 1998:
The school's programs move from five buildings to one as it finishes construction.

💛 2008:
The school expands into a new undergraduate facility: Herbert Hanson Jr. Hall.

💛 2026:
The $40M Connecting Carlson building renovation finishes, and renames the school's flagship building: Marilyn C. Nelson Hall.

Today, the University drives student success, workforce development and economic impact across Minnesota, powered by exceptional people, bold innovation and a commitment to public service. Here's to another 175 years!

Over 35,000 students applied to 200 summer internships at L'Oréal — and this Carlson undergraduate was among those chose...
08/27/2026

Over 35,000 students applied to 200 summer internships at L'Oréal — and this Carlson undergraduate was among those chosen. Ian Swedlund, '27 BSB, spent the summer in NYC as a marketing operations intern for L'Oréal, focused on La Roche-Posay.

Initially, these stats intimidated Swedlund. "Imposter syndrome is so real," he reflects. "I felt like I wasn't supposed to be where I was, since I didn’t see myself as 'the best of the best.' To change my self-perception, it took a lot of reworking how I see myself and pushing myself to prove I deserved to be here. To future interns, I recommend cementing yourself in the fact that you worked hard to get to where you are today!"

Ian spent the summer developing a marketing strategy for a high-priority product launch, using skills he started developing as a marketing engagement executive at The Minnesota Daily (MN Daily), the University of Minnesota's student newsroom. Once completed, his summer project involved market analysis, consumer insights and activation strategies that included retail, digital and social media marketing.

"I was focused on a three-star launch, the highest priority product type with the biggest budget," he says. "I felt overwhelmed at times, but it pushed me out of my comfort zone, helped me grow my skills, and taught me how to be comfortable asking others for assistance."

Only 2️⃣ weeks left until the Connecting Carlson building project finishes! Major transformations occurred by the projec...
08/25/2026

Only 2️⃣ weeks left until the Connecting Carlson building project finishes!

Major transformations occurred by the project’s midpoint, including work on:
• Glaser Family Experiential Learning Suite — a 5,600-square-foot home for the Funds, Ventures, Brand, and Consulting Enterprises on the first floor.
• The John & Annette Whaley Auditorium, which was outfitted with new video screens and seating platforms that foster collaboration.
• The Srilata Zaheer Experiential Learning Lab, which has become a learning and research hub for the Carlson Analytics Lab.
• The Glenn & Kay Hasse Atrium, which provides more common spaces for the Carlson community to gather, including new integration with the auditorium.

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The $40M Connecting Carlson building project was fully funded through generous philanthropy and transformed 70,000 square feet of the school.

The first thing isn't always the right thing, as Alicia Gutierrez, '17 MHRIR, knows well. Her career — spent at giants l...
08/24/2026

The first thing isn't always the right thing, as Alicia Gutierrez, '17 MHRIR, knows well. Her career — spent at giants like 3M, Meta, Cargill and currently Medtronic — wouldn't have been possible without using her Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations to pivot.

Fresh out of college, Gutierrez joined a Twin Cities consulting firm and put her accounting degree to work, first as an auditor and then as a compensation analyst. Neither job felt like a perfect fit, however. When the company asked her to assist with some recruiting efforts, she jumped at the chance.

“I found that I really enjoy interacting with others,” she says. Talking with candidates about their professional paths, she says, “felt very much like it was my passion.” The realization sent her looking for a formal way into HR, and Carlson’s reputation and convenient location made the decision fairly straightforward.

Although leaving her consulting job years ago to attend school full-time was a financial risk, in hindsight it was definitely the right move, she says: “My career has taken off so much from my degree. I’ve made so many connections, and it’s opened so many doors for me career-wise,” including referrals from fellow alumni that led directly to new roles.

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