“I think the partnership between the U of M and Land O’Lakes helps us both keep our fingers on the pulse of what the new generation needs in a workplace and how they need to prepare to enter the workforce.”

Kristen McConnell, a senior manager of supply chain planning at Land O’Lakes, stays involved with her alma mater as a Leaders in the Classroom guest... Read more

The year 2014 was the start of an extraordinary new chapter in the 47-year Land O’Lakes-University of Minnesota partnership: a $25 million, ten-year investment in U of M people and programs that help Land O’Lakes meet business needs and develop new talent. What's the impact? Watch this video to learn more about how this partnership benefits both institutions.

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Land O’Lakes, Inc. partners with Golden Gopher Athletics to help students succeed on campus, and become “career ready” for life after athletics. W.I.L.L. (Women Invested in Leadership and Learning) is an important aspect of that partnership.

Anissa Lightner is director of career services and relations for Intercollegiate Athletics. Here, Lightner describes the... Read more

The Land O’Lakes Center for Excellence is featured in the spring 2018 issue of Legacy, the magazine for University of Minnesota donors and friends. Published by the University of Minnesota Foundation, it has a combined print and online circulation of more than 22,000. Learn more about the... Read more

"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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