At the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, global policy is not just about diplomacy in faraway capitals—it’s about how international challenges shape lives here in Minnesota and across the world.

The Humphrey School of Public Affairs will welcome 25 undergraduate students this summer as part of the NextGen Service ...

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 ...

The Washington Avenue Bridge spans the Mississippi River on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis. The Great Lakes Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (Great Lakes TCTAC), ...

What is the appropriate scope of presidential power abroad and at home? President Trump is capitalizing on the growth of the imperial presidency to pursue an aggressive agenda of change. Will the ...

The Center for the Study of Politics and Governance is a preeminent hub for political and policy analysis in the Midwest. The Center generates dialogue across difference by stimulating vigorous but ...

Professor Yingling Fan is a faculty member in the Humphrey School's urban and regional planning area. She also serves as the School's associate dean for faculty. In that role, she plays a crucial role ...

The Master of Development Practice (MDP) program prepares young professionals for careers in sustainable development—globally, locally, and in the complex realities in between. A strategic blend of ...

The Sixth World Conference on Remedies to Racial and Social Inequality convened academic, policy, and community leaders from South Africa, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Europe to share ...

Edward G. Goetz specializes in housing and local community development planning and policy. His research focuses on issues of race and poverty and how they affect housing planning and implementation.