College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Higher EducationMinnesota, United States201-500 Employees
The College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities operates as a liberal arts college within a large public research university, located in the heart of the Twin Cities' business and non-profit communities. It emphasizes intellectual freedom, the pursuit of new knowledge, and the belief that the liberal arts form the foundation of academic learning. Established in 1868, the college comprises 31 departments on the Minneapolis campus and is the largest college within the University of Minnesota system, reflecting its role in supporting the university's land-grant mission. It seeks to cultivate independent and original thinkers who become innovators, productive citizens, and leaders in their communities and the world. It is recognized as a national leader in career readiness for liberal arts students, focusing on preparing graduates to navigate career and life in dynamic times through a defined set of core competencies.