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The Humphrey School of Public Affairs is the University of
Minnesota's school of policy and planning.


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.

 

News from the Humphrey School: Global Policy

The latest email newsletter featured the activities of the global policy area, including Professor Ragui Assaad’s work on the Arab Spring, student international research, new global teaching opportunities... (more)

Students stage mock Senate hearing

Students in Professor Brian Atwood's class on diplomacy recently staged a mock hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.The committee members explored the U.S. position on Iran's nuclear program with the Secretaries of State and Defense. The class was examining external influences on the policy process. Watch the video showing students relishing their roles as senators, witnesses, staff members, and journalists...(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

Governor Dayton to speak on Minnesota political future

Larry Jacobs to have a conversation at the Humphrey School with Governor Dayton. Jacobs said an event of this kind was rare in his experience. "It's very unusual to get a governor to come over and open the gates for...


Posted 09/11/2012

Lankan Minister commends the appointment of Professor Patrick Mendis to the UNESCO Commission

Humphrey alum, Patrick Mendis, appointed to the UNESCO Commission by U.S. Secretary of State Clinton. "We are so fortunate to have Patrick Mendis as a commissioner. The depth and breadth of his unique experience as a teacher, diplomat, author, traveler,...


Posted 09/07/2012

Thinking about readability after Michelle Obama, Ann Romney speeches

Eric Ostermeier provides data on speeches performed at recent RNC and DFL conventions. "The First Lady's speech Tuesday was written at a 12th grade level -- the highest in history among the wives of presidential nominees and far above Ann...


Posted 09/07/2012

Global Notes

Job: EU Advocacy Lead of The Financial Transparency Coalition
Posted 05/23/2013

Job: Manager of External Affairs, Africa Region with the Nature Conservancy (Arlington, VA)
Posted 05/23/2013

MDP 2012 Senegal Field Experience Team wins 2013 Freeman-Stassen Award for International Activities
Posted 05/23/2013

Upcoming Global Policy Events


Related Academic Programs
Master of Public Policy (MPP)
Master of Development Practice (MDP)

Mid-career Master of Public Affairs (MPA)

Faculty Experts
Professor Ragui Assaad
Professor Brian Atwood
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

 

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