"It all started at a career fair...from what I learned about Land O’Lakes, it seemed they would be a great fit. I was lucky enough to intern at Land O’Lakes and found it to be a very collaborative environment. Now I’m really excited to head back to the supply chain department in June for a full-time position.”

Meet Dr. Justin Anderson, sport psychologist and leadership guru, who is the director of student-athlete leadership at the new Land O’Lakes Center for Excellence and its Leadership Development Center.

Q: What is your background? My background is in sport and performance psychology. I work with high-performing athletes, executives, and company owners... Read more

The exciting new Land O’Lakes Center for Excellence will be open for public tours on May 19, 2018. With 31,000+ square feet devoted to nutrition, academic, and leadership/career development, the new facility is a highly-visible Land O’Lakes presence on campus, and a key part of the overall Athletes Village project.

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Many athletes are natural leaders, using their skills to propel themselves, teammates, and their squads to victory. These abilities translate well to other personal and professional arenas. To that end, and with firm backing from Land O’Lakes, Gopher Athletics is advancing its approach to fostering student athletes’ leadership skills.

New facility, new... Read more

On February 14, the new Land O’Lakes Center for Excellence provided a perfect setting for the U of M to thank those who invested the most in Athletes Village. Speakers representing University leadership and Gopher student-athletes expressed gratitude and enthusiasm for the transformative effects of the new facilities.

Land O’Lakes CEO Chris Polinski also spoke, noting the company’s... Read more

The exciting new Land O’Lakes Center for Excellence is now open. Watch a video about how student-athletes will benefit from the Land O'Lakes investment.

On January 16, U of M student-athletes began a new semester by walking through the doors of the newly-completed $166 million Athletes Village. A centerpiece of the five-building complex is the Land O’Lakes Center for Excellence.

​​A visionary Land O’Lakes investment: Thanks to $15 million in funding from Land O’Lakes, the new Land O’Lakes Center for Excellence houses a... Read more