The Humphrey School of Public Affairs announces five new faculty members who will join the School in the 2025-26 academic ...

Confidence in the conduct and results of American elections has declined and polarized along party lines in recent years. Can a nonpartisan public information campaign enhance trust in elections when ...

In a new op-ed published by the Star Tribune, Humphrey School of Public Affairs Dean Nisha Botchwey shares her perspective on why public service matters, even in the face of tragedy and fear.“When ...

The Executive Council is an elected representative group of Humphrey School faculty, students, and staff. It has responsibility for all matters not otherwise under the authority of the Dean or the ...

Defining climate change: Today the climate is changing faster than any time in the history of humans on this planet. Over tens of thousands of years, the earth’s average temperature has gone up and ...

Increase the eligibility threshold for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called food stamps) to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, from the current level of 165 ...

On the deepening climate crisis: The devastating impacts of the climate crisis continue to worsen faster than we have begun to implement the solutions. We have the solutions, but we’ve got to move ...

“Dave Durenberger was a thoughtful voice of reason who not only recognized the critical role for government in a democratic society, but championed that role in his important efforts around healthcare ...

Their research found that the implementation and enforcement of Colombia's laws addressing domestic violence areirregular throughout the country.Those conclusions led them to campaign for changes to ...

Humphrey’s story is a reminder that Minneapolis has long struggled with bigotry.Sam Freedman: Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota were steeped in racism and antisemitism that didn't really get ...

“It was an honor for me to know Geri and to learn of her contributions to political life in Minnesota and our nation,” said Humphrey School Professor Eric Schwartz, who served as dean from 2011 to ...