Initiatives

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Departmental Diversity Seminar Series

The series provides STEM and STEM-relevant academic departments the opportunity to seek funding support to invite scientists from racial, ethnic, or gender groups underrepresented in their STEM discipline to campus.


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Enhancing Civility & Connection

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ strives to be an exemplar of open-mindedness, active listening, and critical thinking. Explore the activities on this page to help us grow as a community by learning from each other, especially from those with different perspectives.


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Faculty Hiring Initiatives

As ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ moves into a post-pandemic faculty hiring phase, the Office of the Provost is sponsoring new programs to complement the ongoing hiring activities at the university.


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Graduate Student North Star Award

The Graduate Student North Star Award is a tuition discount program for students who matriculate from North Star Consortium member universities. The award covers 30%-50% of tuition to more than 40 graduate programs.


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Innovation

At ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, innovation is a cornerstone of our mission, driving groundbreaking research and transformative ideas that address global challenges. It enriches the educational experience, equipping students with the skills and mindset to thrive in an ever-evolving world.


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Provost Scholars

The Provost Scholars Program is a partnership among ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½,  and  (CMSD).