The Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) invites proposals for our Community Action Research Grant (formerly the Faculty Interactive Research Program, FIRP)for research related to the current U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in…
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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…
C Terrence Anderson
After several impactful years as CURA's Director of Community Based Research, C Terrence Anderson is leaving CURA to focus on his recently launched coffee business and spend more time with his family. During his tenure, C Terrence led…
The "Just Us Gardens" project features a unique design where growing beds are sized to match prison mattresses, symbolically illustrating the abundance that can grow within the constraints of incarceration. Photo by Julia Brokaw
JIIVE (Justice…
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…
CURA is pleased to announce the recipients of this year′s Fesler-Lampert Chair in Urban and Regional Affairs and Community Action Research Grant.
J'Mag Karbeah from the School of Public Health is the 2025-2026…
By James Miller
When Dr. Ceema Samimi first came to the University of Minnesota during…
CURA Director Edward Goetz
Professor Edward Goetz, director of the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs, has been selected to receive the 2025 Mary Helen Callahan Distinguished Service Award from the Urban Affairs Association (UAA).
This is the…
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…
Next Deadline for Spring Projects: March 15
The Kris Nelson Community-Based Research Program builds the power and capacity of community-based organizations to create social change through partnerships with the University of Minnesota. We match the research…
The Resilient Communities Project (RCP) is accepting proposals from local government agencies anywhere in Minnesota for 2025-2026 partnerships to address your community's research and technical assistance needs. Proposals must include…
The Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) is pleased to announce the competition for the 2025–2026 Fesler-Lampert Chair in Urban and Regional Affairs, and invites interested faculty from across the University of Minnesota to apply for this award.
The Fesler-Lampert Chair in Urban…
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…