Strategic Pathway

Aerial view of UMD campus with Rock Pond, in Bagley Nature Area, and colorful autumn trees in the foreground and Lake Superior in the background.

The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is creating a pathway that will align with UMD’s mission, vision, and values and the five imperatives of the University of Minnesota strategic roadmap, Elevate Extraordinary 2030.

Learn more about the planning process

Throughout the 2025-2026 academic year, campus community members and key external stakeholders have provided critical input to help inform and shape the plan. 

View the current draft of UMD's strategic pathway with our commitments and key strategies