Global Policy

Teaching, research, and public participation in the global policy area focuses on those aspects of policy that are most global, such as national security, human rights, economic development, and many aspects of international policy cooperation.

Eric P. Shcwartz named dean of the Humphrey School

University of Minnesota Provost Tom Sullivan today named Eric P. Schwartz, Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration in the U.S. Department of State... (more)

University of Minnesota and Peace Corps collaborate to bring graduate training to returning volunteers
The University of Minnesota has joined forces with the Peace Corps to offer graduate degrees to returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) through its Humphrey School of Public Affairs....(more)

Research Centers

The Freeman Center for International Economic Policy identifies the major challenges of an increasingly interdependent global economy, mobilizes resources and talents to analyze the nature of these challenges, and designs effective policy responses to address them.

The International Fellowship Programs bring accomplished mid-career professionals from designated developing nations and emerging democracies to the United States for a year of professional development and related academic study and cultural exchange.

Recent Headlines

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Posted 05/14/2012

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Transpo sexier than funding
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Global Notes

Update on WIIS membership organization for women in international affairs (Wash DC)
Posted 05/15/2012

IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE - AGRICULTURE PROGRAM DIRECTOR - ST PAUL, MN, USA
Posted 05/15/2012

MCEA - GIS SPECIALIST - ST PAUL, MN, USA
Posted 05/15/2012

Upcoming Global Policy Events

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Faculty Experts
Professor Ragui Assaad
Professor Brian Atwood
Assisant Professor Dara Kay Cohen
Assistant Professor Greta Friedemann-Sánchez
Lecturer/Coordinator Sherry Gray
Professor Robert Kudrle
Professor Deborah Levison
Lecturer Chavanne Peercy
Professor James Ron
Professor Eric Schwartz

"The greatness of a nation is not detemined by its ultimate accomplishments, but more importantly by its significant beginnings."

- Hubert Humphrey, December 8, 1967