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CONGRATULATIONS!
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities (U of M) is home to the curious, and those who strive to feed that curiosity. Two U.S. vice presidents have called the U of M home. Award-winning authors, musicians, and journalists have too. Astronauts. Civil rights leaders. Athletes. Ground-breaking physicians. Inventors. Nobel Prize winners. All have called our campus their home. And now, we would like to add you to the list.
As a U of M student, you will expand your global perspective, develop new passions, and accomplish more than you ever thought possible.
Maybe you’re driven to be part of the next generation of global citizens and leaders. Maybe you have always wanted to experience all four Minnesota seasons. Maybe you hope to help unlock the keys to cleaner water and soil, more sustainable resources, healthier people, and more equitable and just societies. Maybe you are just looking for your place in the world, and hope to find it in our vibrant community of scholars.
OUR COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
The Office of Admissions, along with the University community, vows to support our community members who continue to face inequities. We know, however, that words are not enough, and that a commitment to action will not suffice.
We must demonstrate that we are taking that action. It will take courage to confront our past mistakes and our personal and institutional biases, to have difficult conversations, and to risk missteps. As an institution of teaching and learning, we are both obligated and well-positioned to do just that.
We denounce all forms of discrimination, racism and bias. We join President Gabel in committing to bring our energy, our passion and our care for each other to end the heartbreaking cycle of racially motivated violence and discrimination.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We acknowledge that the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is built within the traditional homelands of the Dakota people. It is important to acknowledge the peoples on whose land we live, learn, and work as we seek to improve and strengthen our relations with our tribal nations.
We also acknowledge that words are not enough. We must ensure that our institution provides support, resources, and programs that increase access to all aspects of higher education for our American Indian students, staff, faculty, and community members.
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