Industry Engagement at the U

Five campuses. Thousands of resources. One point of access.

The Corporate Engagement Center is your way to connect with a vast network of resources across one of the country’s most innovative public research universities.

Success stories

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    Students explore medical careers at Mashkiki Maaginigan event

    White Earth Nation youth in grades 7 through 12 gathered in October at White Earth Tribal Community College for the Mashkiki Maaginigan event, designed to inspire students to explore careers in health and science. The event was sponsored by the University's Center of American Indian and Minority Health, the Medica Foundation, and White Earth Tribal & Community College.  Read more.

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    UnitedHealth Group partners on a new course for UMN medical students

    The University of Minnesota Medical School has launched a new elective course for fourth-year medical students, co-created by the University and UnitedHealth Group. With an emphasis on efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective care that leads to better patient outcomes, the course teaches students the fundamentals of value-based care and the skills to successfully implement it in their future clinical practices. Read more.

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    University joins SCALE workforce development partnership

    The University of Minnesota is one of three institutions in the state to join the Scalable Asymmetric Lifecycle Engagement (SCALE) network of universities brought together to meet the semiconductor workforce needs of the defense sector. Metro State and St. Thomas have also joined -- a reflection of the state’s strong semiconductor ecosystem. Read more.

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    UMN names first Chief Semiconductor Officer

    The University of Minnesota has named Steven Koester as its first Chief Semiconductor Officer and launched a website devoted to the University’s semiconductor and microelectronics research and education. Koester’s responsibilities will include representing the University within larger efforts to advance Minnesota’s microelectronics industry with local companies, public agencies, and policymakers. Read more.

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    Programs ranked in the top 25 globally in 2023: ecology (#3), library & information science (#4), management (#13), communication (#17), economics (#20), psychology (#23), medical tech (#24), and statistics (#24)

  • $8.6 billion

    Annual economic impact for the state of Minnesota, including bioeconomy leadership

  • 12th

    Ranking among U.S. public universities in research spending ($1.227B in FY22)

  • $255.5 million

    Amount corporations invested in University research during a record year for innovation and technology funding in 2021.

Ways to engage

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Contact us if you are a corporate or foundation representative and would like more information about matching your priorities and interests with opportunities and resources at the University.

Gabrielle Bunten-Spoth
Corporate Relations Associate
[email protected]
651-329-2234