The Center for the Study of Politics and Governance (the Center) is a leading hub for political and policy analysis in the Midwest. Dedicated to fostering meaningful dialogue, the Center brings people ...

Heather Randell, PhD, is an assistant professor in the global policy area at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and a faculty affiliate of the Minnesota Population Center. Dr. Randell is a ...

Public policy shapes lives, and at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, we are committed to tackling the world’s most pressing challenges with evidence, analysis, and leadership. Much like a sky ...

A timely conversation with Nazanin Ash, the founding CEO of Welcome.US and a former senior U.S. State Department official, on immigration, refugee policy, and the challenges and possibilities of ...

Join Dean Nisha Botchwey to celebrate our progress and chart our course for 2026. Program will also feature alumni insights, ...

Representative Leigh Finke (District 66A) is a leading voice for human rights in the Minnesota Legislature and author of the Trans Refuge Law, which prevents Minnesota judges and law enforcement from ...

Thomas L. Friedman is the New York Times foreign affairs Opinion columnist. He joined the paper in 1981, after which he served as the Beirut bureau chief in 1982, Jerusalem bureau chief in 1984, in ...

Peter Calow is a professor in the Humphrey School's Science, Technology, and the Environment Area. He has held faculty positions in the United States, Denmark, and Britain. In addition, Professor ...

Tiantian (Vicky) Tang is a Ph.D. student, specializing in Child and Family Policy, with a focus on children’s health, nutrition, and welfare. Her research examines how social policies and program ...

The Humphrey School offers an open catering policy. With few exceptions, clients can use any licensed caterer they choose. If your caterer is not familiar with the Humphrey School, we are happy to ...

We are thrilled to welcome you to the 2026 Humphrey School Commencement! This is a day to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our graduates and share in the joy of this milestone. Each section ...

The Humphrey School Conference Center, located at 301 19th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55455, is conveniently located on the West Bank of the University of Minnesota's Minneapolis campus.