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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Over the past five years, more than 300 students have benefitted from a collaborative leadership program called LeaderShape, thanks in part to Land O’Lakes support. Participants gain skills in goal setting, teamwork, and developing a vision for the future.

Who benefits? The program trains students from the College of Science and Engineering, Carlson... Read more

What’s new with the Land O’Lakes-U of M partnership? Learn more about the Land O’Lakes presence on campus in fall 2018

• Land O’Lakes chairholder shares insights at conference: How does respect affect trust? Land O’Lakes Chair Kathleen Vohs shared her insights at the Carlson School’s IGNITE conference on September 20. “Protecting Trust in Today’s... Read more

The Global Food Challenge and a Land O’Lakes summer internship helped U of M student Katie Atkins find her passion. After she graduates next spring, Atkins looks forward to joining Land O’Lakes again, in a full-time position. Meet Katie Atkins:

“What excites me the most is Land O’Lakes’ limitless potential and willingness to tackle the world’s... Read more

From speaking on campus to sponsoring events and much, much more, Land O’Lakes and its employees enrich the University of Minnesota. And when the U of M comes to Land O’Lakes, employees have a chance to learn more about the University.

A sampling of recent engagements includes:

• Approximately 100 Land O’... 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.”

Event sponsorships give Land O’Lakes visibility and a chance to interact with talented students

Two long-standing traditions that bring students together near the end of the semester are CSE Week at the College of Science and Engineering and Business Week at the Carlson School of Management (CSOM). Both offer learning opportunities and... Read more

As senior director of IT services at Land O’Lakes, Derek Shaw knows what it means to collaborate on the job—with co-op members, other agriculture businesses, and a multitude of technology companies. So when a Carlson School of Management professor asked if someone from Land O’Lakes would guest lecture, Shaw volunteered.

Inspiring students: For the... Read more