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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Barbara Frey retired as director of the University of Minnesota's Human Rights Program in 2022. A fellowship in her name is helping human rights graduates reach their career goals. Photo: Bruce Silcox ...

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 ...

Sheryl Lightfoot will join the Humphrey School's global policy faculty in September 2023. She is a renowned expert in Indigenous rights and politics. The Humphrey School of Public Affairs is pleased ...