Agriculture And Natural Resources Department News
The University of Minnesota Crookston Office of the Registrar is proud to announce the official list of Spring 2026 graduates. Students completed their degree requirements by the end of the spring semester. Congratulations graduates!
The prevailing north and west winds create harsh conditions for people, landscapes and animals in northwest Minnesota. That’s why the University of Minnesota planted over 1200 trees and shrubs on the Crookston campus and Northwest Research and Outreach Center this spring.
The University of Minnesota Crookston (UMN Crookston) is proud to announce 90.9 percent of its Animal Science Pre-Veterinary students were accepted into veterinary medical programs. This acceptance rate is nearly 10 times the national average of 11 percent, highlighting the program's rigorous academic preparation and hands-on learning environment.
Students named to the University of Minnesota Crookston Spring Semester 2026 Chancellor’s List were recently announced by the Office of the Registrar. To qualify for a place on the Chancellor’s List, students must complete 12 or more letter-graded (A-F) credits while attaining a 4.0 grade point average.
University of Minnesota Crookston students named to the Spring Semester 2026 Dean's List were recently announced by the Office of the Registrar. To qualify for a place on the Dean's List, students must complete 12 or more letter-graded (A-F) credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point average.
The UMN Crookston will celebrate its 59th graduating class with a commencement ceremony on May 2, 2026 at 11 a.m. in Lysaker Gymnasium. Commencement exercises will include a reception for graduating students and their families before the ceremony. The community is invited to join us for the celebration.
The UMN Crookston held its annual Student Awards Ceremony on April 16, 2026 and honored a number of individuals for their hard work and dedication over the school year. Over 40 awards were handed out in six categories including Student Employment, Student Leadership, Athletic, Academic, Student-Voted, and Student of the Year.
The professor in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department is helping women grow in the field of turf management.
Dr. John Loegering, Professor of Natural Resources at University of Minnesota Crookston, has been selected to receive the Minnesota Award from the Minnesota Chapter of The Wildlife Society. The award represents the chapter's highest honor and recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Minnesota’s wildlife and natural resource
The 51st annual Ag-Arama was hosted on January 24, 2026 and brought together students, alumni, and community members to celebrate the heart of University of Minnesota Crookston agriculture through showmanship, leadership, and legacy.