Academic Initiatives
Academically-focused initiatives help enhance the University environment, advance the University strategic directions and achieve University goals.

ART of Equity
Action Research Team (ART) of Equity is a collective effort to address predictable patterns of racial disparity in course outcomes for students.

Equity 2030
Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative vows to eliminate disparities among minority, low-income and first-generation students across all campuses.

Mayo Clinic Health System Collaboration
Minnesota State University, Mankato and Mayo Clinic Health System are advancing our region through strategic collaboration around education, research and wellbeing.

School of Applied Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
The School is dedicated to cultivating innovative leaders and sustainable practices that enhance the agricultural and food industries.

MinnPoly
The Minnesota Polytechnic and Applied Learning Institute (MinnPoly) offers students the opportunity to learn-by doing. It is the first and only polytechnic institute in Minnesota.