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More is ... a warm and vibrant community, even when the weather is cold and windy. #MoreIsMorris
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January 31, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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We are #UMNMorrisProud to be members of the Morris Area Chamber of Commerce. Their Annual Meeting was a great event, with our Jazz combo adding a festive touch.
#MoreIsMorris
January 29, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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Congratulations to the more than 250 UMN Morris students who made the Dean’s List for Fall Semester 2025! 🎉
The full list as well as special graphics to share this proud moment can be found at z.umn.edu/MorrisDeansList

#UMNMorrisDeansList #UMNMorrisProud
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January 16, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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Hey Cougars🐾 While we wait for spring semester to start, here's a look back at a few highlights from fall semester.
We cannot wait to make even more memories together. 😉
#SpringSemester2026 #UMNMorrisProud
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January 9, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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Félicitations and congratulations to Sarah Buchanan, who was recently named the American Association of Teachers of French Minnesota Chapter Teacher of the Year for the 2025-26 school year.

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December 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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For the third year, the UMN Morris Office of Sustainability supported Minnesota youth education by helping to craft the real-world environmental issue for statewide Envirothon competition.
Read more here: z.umn.edu/2025Envirothon

#UMNMorrisProud #Sustainability
Logo of Envirothon featuring a stylized green tree and a blue river, with the text "A Natural Resource Encounter for the Next Generation" displayed below.
December 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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A job interview is stressful enough without worrying about what to wear. And buying professional clothing may be outside of a college student's budget. The Cougar Closet, located in the ACE office on the lower level of the Student Center, can help.
z.umn.edu/CougarCloset

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December 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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The alumni relations office is now seeking nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award.

The UMMAA awards alumni who have distinguished themselves in their personal or professional life.
Details are at z.umn.edu/UMMDistinguishedAlumni

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November 23, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Did you see Pounce 🫧Bublé🫧 in the Parade of Lights in Morris?
What a great night for a parade!🫧
#Pounce
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A large, illuminated Cougar mascot adorned with bubbles stands atop a vehicle during a night parade, in front of a brightly lit store with a sign reading "FURNITURE."
November 21, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Celebrating National First-Generation College Celebration Day Nov 8 by highlighting the superpowers of our amazing first-gen students & staff! From perseverance to positivity, they bring incredible strength and perspective to UMN Morris!
#FirstGenProud #UMNFirstGen #FirstTogether #UMNMorrisProud
November 7, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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We’re proud to introduce a new marketing campaign, “More is Morris,” highlighting why students choose UMN Morris. Based on in-depth research, the brand refresh emphasizes the magic and sense of place that makes Morris so unique.
z.umn.edu/MoreIsMorris

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October 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Congratulations to Troy Goodnough and Clement Loo on receiving the James Farrell (Re)Cognition awards from the Upper Midwest Association for Campus Sustainability (UMACS).
z.umn.edu/UMACSawards2025
#UMNMorrisProud #Sustainability
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October 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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UMN Morris alumni are A-MAZING! During Homecoming Cougar Athletics held the Hall of Fame Induction ceremony for Dave Engelhardt, Mark Fohl, Rich Glas, Emily Mehr, Brendon Foss, and Kaylie Clark. Also, Karen Kraemer received the Distinguished Alumni Award.
#RollCougs #UMNMorrisProud
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October 9, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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amyklobuchar.com Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar.com · Sep 25
The freshman class at the University of Minnesota Morris is the largest in years, with wonderful students from across our state & beyond. I met with Chancellor Janet Schrunk Ericksen to discuss the importance of supporting public higher education that builds brighter futures for all Minnesotans.
September 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Congratulations to UMN Morris alumnus Ben Winchester '95, who was recently honored with a Distinguished Extension Educator award at the 2025 All-Extension Annual Conference, held in Duluth. 🏆 👏🏼
z.umn.edu/WinchesterExtensionAward
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Image of a person standing at a podium smiling, speaking at the UMN Morris All-Extension Annual Conference, with a banner reading 'CONGRATULATIONS UMN Morris Alumni'. Text below states Ben Winchester received the Distinguished Extension Educator award in 2025.
September 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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We are #UMNMorrisProud to climb into the #6 spot in the U.S. News & World Report rankings of Top Public Schools in the National Liberal Arts Colleges category.

z.umn.edu/USNewsRanking2025

#highered #liberalarts
Image displaying the U.S. News and World Report Rankings 2026, where Morris is ranked as the number 6 Public Liberal College.
September 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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We are #UMNMorrisProud to be part of the Morris Model at the forefront of environmental sustainability.
In this episode of Reimagine Rural, Tony Pipa talks with local leaders to explore how residents and partners are investing in solar, wind, and biomass energy.
www.brookings.edu/articles/the...
Group of students celebrating near solar panels on the University of Minnesota Morris campus.
September 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Get to know our incoming class! We’re excited for what the future holds for our students and our campus.
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August 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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It’s National Dog Day! 🐕
Sending a little extra love 💌 to Archie, who has been hard at work meeting students, staff and faculty on campus.
Thanks, Archie!
morris.umn.edu/morris-public-safety/therapy-dog-program
#therapydog #highered #liberalarts #UMNMorrisProud
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August 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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June highlights! #UMNMorrisProud
July 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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We are #UMNMorrisProud of our #StudentAthletes for balancing academics as well as athletics. 🐾 83 Cougars were recognized with Academic All-UMAC honors in spring semester. z.umn.edu/CougarUMACacademics
#D3 #LiberalArts #HigherEd
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June 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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If your summer travel plans include the Twin Cities, make time to stop by the Bell Museum and visit their "Imagine The Future" exhibit. You might find a familiar face in a video and poster - alumna Syd Bauer!
#UMNMorrisProud #sustainability
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June 13, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Congratulations to over 200 students who earned a semester grade point average of 3.666 or better and completed at least 12 credits with conventional grades (A, B, C, D) to earn their spot on the Spring 2025 Dean's List
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Click to view the list 👉 z.umn.edu/Spring25DeansList
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June 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Schedule your campus visit this summer. z.umn.edu/UMNMorrisVisit
Promotional poster for a summer visit at the University of Minnesota Morris featuring the school mascot, Pounce, sitting on a large Adirondack chair on a grassy lawn, with the text 'Plan your summer visit' and hashtags '#UMNMorrisProud' and a website link 'z.umn.edu/UMNMorrisVisit'.
June 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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The University of Minnesota Morris recently held its Student Leadership Banquet, a celebration of the achievements of our amazing students! Congratulations! z.umn.edu/25StudentLeaderAwards #UMNMorrisProud
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May 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM