After 26 years at the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA), Mike…
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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CURA Director Ed Goetz shared the magic of Mike Greco at the RCP Director's retirement.
After 26 Years with CURA, Mike Greco Leaves a Legacy of Community Partnership
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, graduating with a BA Urban Studies and Sociology in December 2022. With early seeds planted around green infrastructure and environmentally-…
It's been awhile since our last CURA Stories and we have been growing, including onboarding a new communications specialist to get things like CURA Stories in your inbox.…
Denise Butler’s Evolution from Corporate Dreams to Community Power
A little girl who turned her toys into briefcases became the community organizer Brooklyn Park needed most
Denise Butler still remembers the moment…
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…