Student News
International Education Week is Monday Nov. 16- Friday, Nov. 20
Celebrate International Education Week, Nov. 16-20, with events and activities across the University of Minnesota highlighting international education and global opportunities.
Learn more about the Engineering in Madrid study abroad program, designed for students majoring in AEM, ME and ISyE to study abroad during their sophomore year. Attend an info session on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 10-11 a.m. in Lind Hall.
Join Learning Abroad Center (LAC) staff for an info session on Tuesday, Nov. 17, or Wednesday, Nov. 18, to learn about May 2027 instructor-led programs. These sessions provide an overview of all instructor-led program options for a specific term, such as winter break or May term.
The William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition is coming up on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026! The UMN School of Mathematics is hosting math competition practice sessions now through the end of November. Practice sessions are led by math faculty and take place in Vincent Hall.
Walking into an interview without practice is risky, but memorizing rigid, AI-generated answers is even worse. In the final session of the AI Job Search Series on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 12:15-1 p.m. in the AI Makerspace, students will learn how to turn Gemini into a dynamic, real-time interview coach.
Meet with staff from the Learning Abroad Center on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 1-3 p.m. in Lind Hall to learn more about the variety of summer and semester study abroad programs offered through affiliated partners around the world, including IFSA, ISEP and CEA CAPA. Feel free to stop by with general study abroad questions as well!
Apply to be a MURAJ academic peer reviewer by Monday, Nov. 30
The Minnesota Undergraduate Research and Academic Journal (MURAJ) is seeking undergraduate student reviewers for the 2026-27 academic year to help review research papers within a specified focus area for publication in the journal. You will review manuscripts of original research from your field and prepare them for publishing. The application deadline is Monday, Nov. 30.
The CSE Admission to the Major database is now accepting applications for spring semester admission into the major. Most CSE students apply while enrolled in sophomore-level courses. It is recommended that you apply to your selected major as soon as possible so advisors can gain a better understanding of the demand for each program and advise students accordingly. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Dec. 30.
Apply for the Medtronic Spark Scholarship by Friday, Jan. 15, 2027
The Medtronic Spark Scholarship empowers talented students to pursue undergraduate degrees or credentials in health care technology fields. Last year's inaugural cohort included 100 scholars from 12 countries. Applications open Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, and close Friday, Jan. 15, 2027.