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Still giving back 30-plus years later
Posted May 2, 2023
Dick Hedger’s ties to Minnesota are strong—and long. They include volunteering at Gopher games when he was a Boy Scout to serving on the CSE Dean’s Advisory Board after earning his U of M second degree in electrical engineering.

The teacher in the living room
Posted December 5, 2022
College of Science and Engineering computer science student Jinglin Li breaks down educational barriers by bringing virtual volunteer tutors to students in need.

Leveraging a corporate match to support Black students
Posted November 11, 2021
3M scientists Jayshree Seth and Raghu Padiyath established the Sankofa Scholarship last year following racial unrest in Minneapolis. CSE freshman Fowsia Dahir received the first award this fall.

A smart and meaningful investment
Posted September 7, 2021
To honor his wife and their relationship with the University of Minnesota, Chieh (Jack) Ouyang set up two College of Science and Engineering scholarships to support students in civil engineering and mathematics.

UMN College of Science and Engineering names inaugural Polaris Scholars
Posted March 25, 2021
Gift from Polaris, Inc. supports scholarships, project-based learning, and leadership opportunities for students from underrepresented communities.

Giving back to student scholarships
Posted December 23, 2020
Sezzle, Polaris, and 3M’s matching program foster the next generation of scientists and engineers—with CSE alumni behind those gifts

CSE by the numbers: Alumni activities Fall 2019
Posted November 21, 2019
This fall, CSE engaged alumni in many events and activities on the Twin Cities campus and beyond. Can you find yourself in this infographic?

You name it: Donors give to teaching and research spaces
Posted July 25, 2019
University of Minnesota alumni leave their legacy in a variety of spaces at the College of Science and Engineering.

Give to the Max Day was a success
Posted November 26, 2018
The 2018 Give to the Max Day was a success for the College of Science and Engineering reaching its goal for the Taylor Student Projects Fund.

CSE surpasses Give to the Max Day goal
Posted November 21, 2017
Thanks to our generous donors, the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering surpassed its goal for Give to the Max Day raising more than $70,000 to support student scholarships, research, academic programs.