As the 2026 midterm elections heat up, the battle for control of Congress will dominate headlines, alongside nonstop polling, ...

America’s election system faces an urgent need for professionals who are well-trained in the latest technology and techniques in the field and well-versed in the legal and policy challenges facing our ...

We look forward to seeing you this August! Here is a list of important things for you to do in preparation for the conference: Courtyard by Marriott Minneapolis Downtown is only 1/3 mile (1/2 km) from ...

Deidre Schmidt is the president & CEO of CommonBond Communities, a nationally recognized leader and innovator in the affordable housing industry. Active since 1971, CommonBond owns, manages and ...

Ronald Krebs is a professor of political science at the University of Minnesota, with an expertise in international conflict and security.

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Elections need prepared, confident leaders. Whether you’re a student, professional looking to change careers, or a current government worker, the University of Minnesota’s Certificate in Election ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: ...

Longtime University of Minnesota supporter Tom Swain passed away on March 1, 2025 at the age of 103. Photos: Bruce Silcox Tom Swain, a longtime leader in Minnesota government, business, and higher ...

Alumna Sanda Ojiambo (MA '97), an assistant secretary general of the United Nations, spoke about corporate responsibility and sustainability during a visit to the School in April 2024. Photo: Bruce ...