Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs

Human Rights Student's Internship with the UN Illuminates New Ways She Can Make a Difference

Human rights student Aidan Thomason (MHR '26) found affirmation and inspiration as a summer intern with the United Nations ...
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“Tomorrow is Yesterday – Life, Death and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine”: A Conversation with Robert Malley

Join the Humphrey School for a conversation with Robert Malley, a former senior U.S. official who served in the Clinton, Obama, and Biden administrations, as he discusses his new book, Tomorrow Is ...
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RCV Unpacked: What Happened in 2025 and Where We Go From Here

Curious about what really happened in the 2025 Twin Cities RCV elections? Join the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and FairVote Minnesota on Monday, December 15, for a lively, behind-the-scenes ...
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Master of Development Practice Fast Track for Returning Peace Corps Volunteers December Virtual Information Session

An online information session available for students interested in completing the Master of Development Practice (MDP) program on a fast track schedule. Note: This option is available ONLY to ...
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Behind the Ballot: Building a Resilient Election Workforce

Join Alysoun McLaughlin, Director of the Election Resilience Lab at the University of Maryland, for a look at the human resource management side of election administration. She will discuss her ...
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Colombia Changes Laws on Domestic Violence Due to Push from Humphrey School Researchers

Humphrey School researchers Greta Friedemann-Sánchez and Margaret Grieve in Colombia, when they began their research into the country's system of addressing intimate partner violence. Colombia enacted ...
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From the Dean: Reflections on the Legacy of Hubert Humphrey's 1948 Civil Rights Speech

Hubert Humphrey, then mayor of Minneapolis, urging the 1948 Democratic National Convention to "get out of the shadow of states' rights and to walk forthrightly into the bright sunshine of human rights ...
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Minnesota Poverty Report Finds Income Disparities Persist in Minnesota

A new report conducted by the Humphrey School highlights wide disparities in poverty rates in Minnesota based on racial/ethnic background, age, and geography. Photo: USDA The Humphrey School of Public ...
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Jake Sullivan Reflects on U.S. Foreign Policy, Global Risks, and Democracy at Humphrey School Event

Jake Sullivan, left, discussed U.S. foreign policy with Professor Larry Jacobs at the Humphrey School on June 5, 2025. Photos: Bruce Silcox As President Biden’s national security advisor, Jake ...
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Josie Johnson Fellowship Will Support Humphrey School Students Who Study Racial Equity and Justice

Josie Johnson, civil rights advocate and supporter of the Humphrey School. The School established a fellowship in her name to support students interested in racial justice. Photo: Bruce Silcox ...
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Former Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton Shares Insights on Leadership

When you’ve served in public office for four decades, you likely have some valuable insights to share when it comes to leadership and policy making. Former Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton did just that ...
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Dean Botchwey: We Will Focus on 'Understanding, Empathy, Respect for Differing Perspectives'

Dean Nisha Botchwey speaks to incoming Humphrey School students at orientation on August 26, 2024, about the importance of working collaboratively across differences. Photos: Bruce Silcox Hubert H.