Through its mission statement, the University of Minnesota dedicates itself “to the advancement of learning and the search for truth; to the sharing of this knowledge through education for a diverse community; and to the application of this knowledge to benefit the people of the state, the nation, and the world.” The mission is carried out on five campuses (Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester, and the Twin Cities) through research and discovery, teaching and learning, and outreach and public service.