Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs

Beyond Assumptions: Understanding Somali American Voters in Minnesota

Somali Minnesotans are mistakenly assumed to vote as a bloc in support of the Democratic-Farmer Labor (DFL) Party. Original ...
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International Fellows Alumni

In this role, she advances international economic partnerships, supports strategic initiatives, and promotes digital innovation in governance. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Hacettepe ...
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Thirty Years Later, the World Conference on Racial and Ethnic Economic Inequality Returns to Minneapolis

The first World Conference on Remedies to Racial and Ethnic Economic Inequality met in Minneapolis in 1996.
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Center for Integrative Leadership Celebrates 20 Years of Training Leaders to Connect the Dots

Businesswoman Marilyn Carlson Nelson speaks at the 20th anniversary celebration for the Center for Integrative Leadership, which she helped to establish. Photos: Cory Ryan One of Minnesota’s most ...
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Student Opportunities

The ability to analyze, create, implement, and evaluate public policy through a gender-equity lens is vital for today's working professionals. Whether you’re leading a non-profit, running for elected ...
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Commencement 2026 Message to Graduates: Be Leaders in Community

The 2026 commencement ceremony at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs was a celebration for graduates, but also a call for them to be leaders in finding solutions to the complex issues facing the ...
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Associate Professor Yuan (Daniel) Cheng Named Humphrey School's Associate Dean for Research

Associate Professor Yuan (Daniel) Cheng has been named the Humphrey School's new associate dean for research. Photo: Bruce Silcox Yuan (Daniel) Cheng, associate professor in the Humphrey School's ...
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Human Rights Mentor Program Brings Together a Baby Boomer and a Gen Z Student, and it Works

Peter Klicker and Mila Hellfyre Hernandez are Master of Human Rights students at the University of Minnesota. Photo: Melanie Sommer The Master of Human Rights (MHR) program at the University of ...
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Iran at a Crossroads with Dr. Vali Nasr

Join the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and Global Minnesota for a timely discussion with Vali Nasr. This event will be held in person at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. RSVP is required for ...
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Reimagining the Student Experience at the Humphrey School and Beyond

The Humphrey School of Public Affairs is recognized as one of the country’s top professional public policy and planning schools – a reputation measured in large part by the success of its students: ...
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Humphrey School Ranks No. 9 in 2026 Survey of Public Affairs Graduate Programs

The Humphrey School of Public Affairs is once again recognized as one of the top graduate schools for public affairs in the nation. According to the latest annual survey of graduate and professional ...