University of Minnesota Twin Cities

06/24/2026

Dale Thuftedal earned his bachelor’s degree in geography from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in 1966. This spring, about six decades to the date later, he’s adding another degree to his resume — a master’s in geography from his alma mater. UMN Geography, Environment & Society z.umn.edu/bdnk 〽️

06/22/2026

The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are underway at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities! Learn more at 2026specialolympicsusagames.org

06/22/2026

For decades, environmental debates have been framed around a stark trade-off: economic growth lifts people out of poverty but comes at the expense of forests, wildlife, and climate stability. More people and richer diets mean more farmland and less nature. z.umn.edu/bdn9

06/22/2026

06/20/2026

smiling through the pain 🥹

06/18/2026

it’s all about the moments in between 🫶

06/17/2026

Willie Burton, former Gophers star and NBA player, returns to Minnesota to teach and pursue his PhD in exercise and sports psychology while supporting athletes’ mental health. 🏀🧠 z.umn.edu/bdnd

06/17/2026

06/15/2026

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is proud to serve as the official host of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, welcoming athletes, families and fans to the University community for a celebration of sport, inclusion and human potential. 〽️ z.umn.edu/bdk5