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UMC ALUMNUS AND EMPLOYEE KEN MENDEZ CARRIES FAMILY LEGACY FORWARD

For University of Minnesota Crookston alumnus Ken Mendez 2011, it’s a legacy integrally connected to the history of Northwest Minnesota, the University of Minnesota Crookston, and the people of the Red River Valley. Mendez’s father, Jesus, was born in Mexico, and after crossing the border in Texas, they were contracted to work in the sugar […]

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UMC RECEIVES GRANT TO RECRUIT UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS

A project to increase participation by women and minorities from rural areas in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), as well as the areas of food, agriculture, natural resources, and human (FANH) sciences, has been funded by the USDA. The $92,000 grant award will help foster mentoring relationships between high-school students, college students, and researchers

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UMC RANKS 21ST IN US NEWS & WORK REPORTS RANKING OF “TOP PERFORMERS ON SOCIAL MOBILITY”

The University of Minnesota Crookston ranked #21 in U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of “Top Performers on Social Mobility.” This year, there is a particular focus on social mobility when ranking universities. The new ranking takes into consideration which universities best serve and aid underrepresented students.  Students at an economic disadvantage have a harder

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CITY OF CROOKSTON TAKES POSITIVE STEP IN SOYBEAN PROJECT WITH CAPITAL INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

The Senate Capital Investment Committee visited Crookston on Wednesday, and the City of Crookston leaders along with their many partners took part in a significant step toward securing bonding for infrastructure for the development of the Colburn Property south of Titan Machinery.  In addition to the investment committee U.S. Representative Collin Peterson, former Minnesota Senator

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UMC RANKS IN TOP 300 IN MONEY MAGAZINE “BEST COLLEGES FOR YOUR MONEY 2019” RANKING

The University of Minnesota Crookston has been ranked #271 among the top 300 in Money magazine’s “Best Colleges For Your Money 2019” ranking. The University of Minnesota Twin Cities and the University of Minnesota Crookston were the only two System campuses to make the top 300.  With this ranking, Money magazine gives prospective students a

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