HQ Function

Serves as the central administrative and academic core for the Twin Cities campus, overseeing educational programs, research initiatives, student services, and university operations.

Notable Features:

The Minneapolis campus features iconic landmarks like Coffman Memorial Union, Northrop Auditorium, Weisman Art Museum (designed by Frank Gehry), and extensive research laboratories and libraries. The campus is split by the Mississippi River (East Bank and West Bank).

Work Culture:

Characterized by a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment. For faculty and staff, it involves collaborative research, teaching, and a commitment to academic excellence. Students experience a vibrant campus life with numerous organizations, research opportunities, and a focus on experiential learning.

HQ Significance:

As a land-grant and leading research institution, UMN Twin Cities is vital to Minnesota's economy and intellectual capital. It's a major producer of graduates, research breakthroughs, and innovations, with a significant impact regionally, nationally, and globally.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus architecture and layout reflect values such as academic excellence (state-of-the-art labs, libraries), community (central gathering spaces like Coffman Union), innovation (research facilities), and a commitment to arts and culture (Northrop, Weisman Art Museum).

Location:

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities supports a wide range of global functions including extensive study abroad and exchange programs across 70+ countries, international student services, collaborative research partnerships with universities and organizations worldwide, and global alumni networks. It also engages in international development projects and hosts scholars and researchers from around the globe.

Street Address:

100 Church St SE

City:

Minneapolis

State/Province:

Minnesota

Country:

USA