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The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is a comprehensive regional university. Undergraduate students can choose from 12 bachelor's degrees in 75 majors. In addition to the two-year program at the School of Medicine and a College of Pharmacy program, UMD offers graduate programs in 20 different fields, plus six cooperative programs offered through the Twin Cities.

At UMD, a firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, outreach offerings, and selected professional and graduate studies. Active learning through internships, honors programs, research, and community service promotes the development of skills, critical thinking, and maturity sought by society.

UMD consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's' "America's Best Colleges" issue. Providing an alternative to both large research universities and small liberal arts colleges, UMD attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university.

UMD's campus consists of more than 50 buildings on 244 acres overlooking Lake Superior, all built since 1948. Most UMD buildings are connected by concourses or hallways, providing easy access for students with disabilities and convenience for all students year round. UMD is also home for the Tweed Museum of Art; the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium; Weber Music Hall, and the Marshall Performing Arts Center. Other facilities include the Research and Field Studies Center; Glensheen Historic Estate; the Lower Campus; the Large Lakes Observatory; and the Natural Resources Research Institute.

Over 1,700 people work at UMD including: 606 full-time professional and academic staff, 328 part-time academic staff and 770 full-time/part-time civil service employees.

UMD faculty are encouraged to participate in research and scholarly activities as part of their institutional mission of research, teaching and public service. UMD faculty recognize the importance of scholarship and service, the intrinsic value of research, and the significance of a primary commitment to quality instruction. These activities enhance their ability and capacity to deliver high quality instruction to their students. Awards received for 2003-2004 exceeded $16 million.

Staff and faculty strive to promote a diverse workforce where every member is accepted for her/his contribution to the University of Minnesota Duluth regardless of any protected/class status and to promote a work environment that respects the employee as an individual is sensitive to the needs of employees, and strive to protect health and safety.

Every year, UMD's School of Fine Arts launches a rich offering of cultural events. The departments of Art, Music, Theatre, Tweed Museum of Art and Glensheen Historic Estate combine forces to bring the region opera, jazz, vocal and instrumental concerts, mainstream and experimental theatre, and a wide spectrum of art exhibitions. The campus contributes to meeting the cultural needs of the region and serves as a central resource point for the economic development of the region through community outreach and through an emphasis on the sea-grant and land-grant components of its program.

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