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CURA Stories
CURA Stories
CURA Stories bring our mission, vision, and values to life through powerful, human-centered narratives that celebrate the work of our community and government partners.
These monthly stories highlight how deep partnerships, shared expertise, and organizing as a form of leadership drive racial equity, social justice, and transformative change in Minnesota’s diverse communities.
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Keeping it Fresh (Energy): Insights from Krusell Fellow Linda Lubi
A Lifelong Interest in Environmental Justice
Linda Lubi is a long-time Gopher with a lifelong interest in environmental work. She first came to the University of Minnesota as an undergraduate,…
CURA study shows Minnesota’s higher education in prison programs are on the path to success
Minnesota’s innovative higher education in prison programs are showing promising results, according to a new…
For this month’s CURA Story, we are excited to share our 2024 Annual Report showcasing the impactful work of the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs over the past year.
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Neighborhoods Now! graduate Katrina Mendoza Garcia's story demonstrates how community leadership and organizing can transform individuals and communities
When Katrina Mendoza Garcia joined the board…
By James Miller
When Dr. Ceema Samimi first came to the University of Minnesota during…
By Somayeh (Nikoo) Nikoonazari
A transformative project is underway at Theodore Wirth Regional Park in the heart of North Minneapolis. The Stories of Connection Project, led by the Loppet Foundation in…
By Cirien Saadeh, PhD
A Historic Policy ChangeWhat are CURA Stories?CURA Stories bring our mission, vision, and values to life through powerful, human-centered narratives that celebrate the work of our community and government…
The first meeting of the Anti-Displacement Community Prosperity Program
- Also, CURA’s support of anti-displacement work receives the 2024 Kingsley Impact Award
- And other legislative and policy news from…