Show your Golden Gopher pride with this University of Minnesota Campus Poster by Swell Scenes. Featuring iconic Twin Cities campus landmarks including Northrop Auditorium, McNamara Alumni Center, and students walking through campus, this minimalist artwork captures the architectural beauty and spirit of the U of M. Perfect for Golden Gophers alumni, current students, Minnesota residents, Big Ten fans, and proud Gopher parents celebrating their connection to one of America's premier public research universities.
Why You'll Love It
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Golden Gopher Pride: Celebrates the University of Minnesota's legendary campus where maroon and gold tradition meets academic excellence on the banks of the Mississippi River in the heart of the Twin Cities.
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Iconic Campus Landmarks: Features beloved buildings including Northrop Auditorium.
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Perfect Alumni Gift: Ideal for U of M graduates, current Golden Gophers students, graduation gifts, dorm room decor, parents of students, or anyone with memories of Dinkytown and campus life.
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Big Ten Heritage: Honors one of the original Big Ten universities (founded 1851) with a 500,000+ strong alumni network and tradition of academic and athletic excellence spanning over 170 years.
About University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, the flagship campus of the U of M system, stands as one of America's premier public research universities and a cornerstone of Minnesota's cultural and intellectual life. Founded in 1851—even before Minnesota became a state—the university has grown into a Big Ten powerhouse with over 50,000 students, 500,000+ living alumni worldwide, and 19 Nobel Prize laureates connected to its faculty and graduates. The sprawling Twin Cities campus straddles the Mississippi River with the main East Bank in Minneapolis and the West Bank arts district, connected by the iconic Washington Avenue Bridge that offers stunning river views and serves as a campus lifeline. Legendary landmarks include Northrop Auditorium (the grand neoclassical performance hall), McNamara Alumni Center overlooking the Mississippi, Coffman Memorial Union (student hub since 1940), TCF Bank Stadium (home of Golden Gophers football), Williams Arena (The Barn—one of college basketball's most iconic venues), and the distinctive Weisman Art Museum designed by Frank Gehry. The Dinkytown neighborhood adjacent to campus has served generations of students with its eclectic mix of restaurants, bookstores, and the original location where Bob Dylan performed in the early 1960s. School spirit runs deep with maroon and gold pride, "Ski-U-Mah" cheers echoing at football games, the beloved Goldy Gopher mascot entertaining crowds, and fierce rivalry games against Wisconsin and Iowa. The university excels across disciplines—from its top-ranked medical school to the Carlson School of Management, from engineering innovations to the College of Liberal Arts. Notable alumni include Vice Presidents Hubert Humphrey and Walter Mondale, Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger, Peanuts creator Charles Schulz, and countless leaders in business, science, and the arts. Twin Cities location provides urban advantages—Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium nearby, vibrant Minneapolis arts scene, Mall of America minutes away, and Minnesota's 10,000 lakes surrounding the metro. Campus traditions include Spring Jam concerts, Homecoming parades down University Avenue, Welcome Week for new students, and crowded student sections at Huntington Bank Stadium and Williams Arena. Whether you rushed across the Washington Avenue Bridge between classes, studied in Wilson Library, grabbed coffee in Dinkytown, cheered Goldy Gopher at TCF Bank Stadium, graduated from Northrop Auditorium, or simply carry maroon and gold pride in your heart, the University of Minnesota represents Minnesota's commitment to excellence and the transformative power of public higher education. This poster celebrates the campus beauty, Golden Gopher tradition, and the memories made on the banks of the Mississippi in the Twin Cities.
Print & Frame Details
- Premium 189gsm matte paper using archival pigment inks
- Framed options include a 0.75″ (1.9 cm) Ayous wood frame in black, white, or natural
- Lightweight Acrylite front protector and hanging hardware included
- Available in multiple sizes, framed or unframed
- Printed to order to reduce waste and support sustainable practices
Thoughtful Craftsmanship
At Swell Scenes, every print is made to order with museum-quality materials. Our university campus series celebrates the schools and traditions that shape lifelong pride — made for alumni, students, and everyone who bleeds their school colors.
About Swell Scenes
Swell Scenes turns beloved campuses and alma maters into bold, beautiful artwork that fits any space. With a passion for university tradition, Golden Gopher pride, and Minnesota heritage, our posters celebrate the places where memories are made and school spirit lasts forever.
