History
Minerva’s founder Ben Nelson first conceived of what eventually became Minerva University in 1993 as a plan to reinvent the Ivy League university model to better prepare graduates for the twenty-first century. Today’s great American universities were founded on the notion of liberal arts education, the idea that a university education meant that its graduates were well prepared.
Education
Your major establishes the focus of your learning at Minerva University, bolstered by elective courses, a Capstone project, and, for many students, senior Tutorials. Every major starts with a comprehensive set of coursework that provides the foundation for concentrations within the major.
Research
Minerva University's methodology is scientifically designed to focus on intentionally designed coursework and programs that stimulate the active learning, development, and application of practical skills for career development and global impact. Here, you will develop and hone the Habits of Mind and Foundational Concepts (HCs) to become a more practical leader who can argue effectively, make important decisions quickly, and become a leader others can rely on.
Career
Throughout your education at Minerva University, we provide workshops, labs, networking sessions, as well as one-on-one and group coaching that help you:
Understand, articulate, and align your values, strengths, and goals to your actions.
Reflect on your work history and develop tools to work through obstacles.
Identify new ways to add value within your organization.
Build on your growth mindset and increase your confidence when pursuing meaningful paths.
Develop and nurture relationships with stakeholders and your professional networks.
Campus life
The Minerva University experience is geared towards curious, empathetic, resilient, and driven individuals who want to immerse themselves in the world around them before they go on to change it for the better.Minerva University provides an environment that pushes students out of their comfort zones, has them engaging with people from around the world, and gets them actively involved in coursework and projects that have a real impact on the rotational cities they find themselves living and learning in.
Student clubs
Our student initiatives offer various avenues for you to find your tribe and make a lasting impact. Here's a snapshot of a few of the diverse student initiatives available to you:
Sustainability Collective: Champion climate action and sustainability.
Study Kit: Elevate your academic, social, and mental health experiences.
Google Developers Student Club: Bridge theory and practice in technology.
Napkins: Unleash your creativity in a literary and arts magazine.
Langs (Language): Connect across cultures through language.
"Humans of Minerva:" Join this podcast about the lives of Minervans.
The Minerva Institute for Research and Scholarship has been granted accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges/Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC.) Having met WSCUC’s high quality assurance standards, Minerva Institute, a non-profit entity, operates Minerva University—a freestanding, independent, accredited educational institution. This accreditation is the culmination of an eight-year process where WSCUC has carefully examined every aspect of the programs and operation: its curriculum, pedagogy, planning, faculty and staff, governance, finances, and student outcomes.