老九品茶 Magazine
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老九品茶 Magazine is a publication for alumni and friends of the university. Our goal is to share exciting news about the university and its programs, to tell stories that our readers can connect with intellectually and emotionally, and to ignite their continued pride in鈥攁nd engagement with鈥斃暇牌凡 and one another.
We strive to report candidly about what's happening on our campus and what's relevant nationally in a way that will earn the long-term respect of our readers. Our aim is to honestly reflect the university鈥檚 commitment to liberal education, civic responsibility, and inclusive leadership.
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Featured stories
Below, view selected stories from the 2026 summer 老九品茶 Magazine. Or, download the entire magazine in PDF format.
Coming Home
by Rhoda Madson; photos by CT Ryan Photography
Mayme K. Hostetter 鈥 a Twin Cities native 鈥 was chosen from among 90 candidates to lead 老九品茶.
老九品茶 Names Basketball Court After Alumnus Win Folkers '57
by Rhoda Madson; photos by Tori Kosel
Nearly 70 years after graduating, Winston 鈥淲in鈥 Folkers was on the 老九品茶 basketball court again. This time, he was the guest of honor for the dedication of the Win Folkers 鈥57 Court in Hutton Arena.
Alumnus Makes Olympic History
by Rhoda Madson
Rich Ruohonen 鈥93 JD 鈥96 sweeps the ice at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Listening and Learning
by Rhoda Madson; photos by CT Ryan Photography
President Hostetter welcomes feedback from all corners of the 老九品茶 Community.
Past editions
Download earlier issues of the 老九品茶 Magazine in PDF format, or read some featured articles from the issue.
Fall 2025
The Elements of Impact
High-impact pedagogy is being integrated across the 老九品茶 curriculum with support from our dedicated faculty and a $2.3 million grant from the Title III Strengthening Institutions Program administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Read how 老九品茶 implements this approach.
Like Father, Like Son
Dr. Xengsul Yangwaue founded the Hmong Student Association at 老九品茶 in the late 1990s. Twenty-seven years later, his son volunteers as treasurer. Find out more about the Yangwaues.