Diane was born in Minneapolis, Minn., and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa with her parents originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She identifies as Congolese American, and she ...

The University of Minnesota Crookston will celebrate its 59th graduating class with a commencement ceremony on May 2, 2026 at 11 a.m. in Lysaker Gymnasium. Commencement exercises will include a ...

Among those recognized were UMN Crookston Students of the Year - Emmah Burnes, Ayush Singh, and Jada Schimke. The Student of the Year award goes to a junior or senior who best demonstrates the skills ...

On Monday, April 20th we will celebrate and recognize alumnus Les Nielsen. The campus wellness center will be named the Nielsen Family Wellness Center in recognition of their generous financial ...

University of Minnesota Crookston software engineering students took first place at a recent Hackathon event hosted by St. Cloud State University, showcasing their technical skills, creativity, and ...

University of Minnesota Crookston Technical Institute alumna Cindy (Simpson) Siewert 1984 is all about saving the environment and that lends well with the mission of her business ‘Wood From The Hood’ ...

“I've never really thought of myself as a trailblazer, but I guess in a way I am." The University of Minnesota is committed to preparing its students to be fully engaged in our state, nation and world ...

“John Loegering is the person I look to when there is a wildlife issue that needs to be addressed. He has worked with academics, students, farmers, gardeners and policymakers on a wide range of ...

The 51st annual Ag-Arama was hosted on January 24, 2026 and brought together students, alumni, and community members to celebrate the heart of University of Minnesota Crookston agriculture through ...

Greetings from the University of Minnesota Crookston. As we move further into the academic year, there is a great deal of positive momentum on campus, and we continue to be grateful for the strong ...

University of Minnesota Crookston students named to the Fall Semester 2025 Dean's List were recently announced by the Office of the Registrar. To qualify for a place on the Dean's List, students must ...

Students named to the University of Minnesota Crookston Fall Semester 2025 Chancellor’s List were recently announced by the Office of the Registrar. To qualify for a place on the Chancellor’s List, ...