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Minnesota Carlson Celebrates Transformed Building, Newly Named Marilyn C. Nelson Hall
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Alumni Magazine
In the world of business, Minnesota Carlson and its vibrant community act as a powerful spark for action and change.
Discovery at Carlson
Discover how faculty research is going virtual in the classroom, using AI to make the medical device industry safer, revealing a cost-effective way to retain volunteers, and more.
The Toro Company Announces $1.5 Million Investment in the University of Minnesota to Fuel Innovation and Develop Future Talent
A portion of a $1.5 million gift from The Toro Company to the University of Minnesota will go toward sustaining experiential learning in Minnesota Carlson's Leadership Lab.
1st Tuesday: 5 Things About Thrivent CEO Teresa Rasmussen
Minnesota Carlson welcomes Teresa (Terry) Rasmussen, the president and CEO of Thrivent, as the featured gue
Octin Health Wins MN Cup Grand Prize
Octin Health took home the 2026 Minnesota Cup Grand Prize last night at the Grand Finale celebration, concluding this year’s competition of entrepreneurs from across the state.
Meagan Flood, ’26 MMKTG: Her Class Project Turned into a Job Offer
Meet Meagan Flood, '26 MMKTG. Her Brand Enterprise Project turned into a job offer the day she walked at graduation. See how Carlson got her there.
Fatemeh Astani, ’25 MMKTG: From Designer to Strategy Leader
Meet Fatemeh Astani, '25 MMKTG. How a graphic designer became an agency founder and strategy leader.
Minnesota Carlson Celebrates Transformed Building, Newly Named Marilyn C. Nelson Hall
Minnesota Carlson welcomes back students, faculty and staff to a reimagined building — newly named Marilyn C. Nelson Hall — following the completion of the fully donor-funded $40M Connecting Carlson project.
New MHRIR Curriculum Offers Flexibility, Reinforces Rigor
Minnesota Carlson’s Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations (MHRIR) program is launching a new curriculum in Fall 2027, marking a new chapter in the program’s rich 75-year history.
Travel Grant Offers Pivotal Opportunities
The case & conference travel grant covers costs like airfare, lodging, registration, and meals for undergraduates attending case competitions, leadership summits, and professional conferences. During the 2025-26 academic year, the program awarded nearly $10,000 to 20 students.
Minnesota Carlson Launches Professional MBA Program
Minnesota Carlson’s new Professional MBA program is a redesign and merger of the school’s Online MBA and Part-Time MBA programs that maintains flexibility.
Investing in Minnesota’s Future Business Leaders
Minnesota Carlson partnered with PNC Bank to host the Business Innovation Academy, where middle school students are immersed in a week of business education.
How Carlson’s MHRIR Degree Powers HR Careers
Three alumni of Minnesota Carlson's Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations (MHRIR) program explain how the degree has shaped their careers.
Does Minnesota Carlson’s MBA Have a STEM Designation? Management Science MBA Overview
Minnesota Carlson's Management Science MBA is STEM-designated, making international graduates eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Learn how the program works, what you'll study, and how to apply.