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 Fellows Program brings 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

Civil discourse: can religion help?
Posted 02/20/2012

Minneapolis Vikings dome subsidy blocked by taxpayer wrath
Posted 02/19/2012

New Minnesota Congressional district maps to be released Tuesday
Posted 02/19/2012

Global Notes

Summer Internship/ International Institutions and Global Governance/ NY
Posted 02/23/2012

Global Development Reporter, DC/Devex | Apply By 01 March 2012
Posted 02/23/2012

Entry-level/ Development Associate/One Acre Fund / Apply By 19 March 2012/New York City or Washington, DC
Posted 02/23/2012

Upcoming Global Policy Events

Tuesday 28	The Changing Nature of Global Integration February 28, 12:45 p.m. \| Stassen (Room 170)
Tuesday 28	The International Human Rights Movement: A History February 28, 7 p.m. \| Maroon & Gold Room, McNamara Alumni Center
Monday 5	Back on the Agenda? The Imperative of the Middle East Refugee Question March 5, 5 p.m. \| Cowles Auditorium

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