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


Politics + Governance

Helping students understand the political context in which policy decisions are made so that they can influence the public arena through agenda-setting, advocacy, persuasion, and participation in grassroots reform.

 

Welcoming the 2012-13 Policy Fellows

The Policy Fellows program offers practical training in public affairs leadership for emerging and mid-career leaders seeking new experiences and skills... (more)

 

Policy Competition Awards Four Prizes to Innovative Programs that Fight Poverty Nationwide

The Center for the Study of Politics and Governance and partners, launched the Ideas for Action Award in June 2012, drawing nearly 50 submissions from across the nation...(more)


Research Centers

The Center for the Study of Politics and Governance develops practical information and solutions to pressing political and policy challenges. The center strives to increase public understanding of politics through research relevant to policymakers and legislators throughout the Upper Midwest and by serving as a resource to the media and citizens on important policy issues.

Recent Headlines

Grading Obama's first 100 days into second term
Posted 05/05/2013

Professor Larry Jacobs on Dayton's 'rude' visit and more
Posted 05/05/2013

Republicans have held Risch seat since 1949
Posted 04/30/2013

Smart Politics Blog

Would Scott Walker Resign During a 2nd Gubernatorial Term?
Posted 05/10/2013

Democrats Hit the Wall Again in South Carolina Special Election
Posted 05/08/2013

We Are Family? Colbert Busch vs Sanford Campaign Website Biographies
Posted 05/07/2013

 

Excellence in Election Administration Blog

New Census Report Addresses Registration and Voting in 2012
Posted 05/10/2013

Moot Vote: Counting When It Doesn't Count
Posted 05/09/2013

In Connecticut, Early Voting is a Constitutional Issue
Posted 05/08/2013

Upcoming Politics + Governance Events

Wednesday
5
Lanny J. Davis Book Signing: Crisis Tales: Five Rules for Coping with Crises in Business, Politics, and Life
June 5, 5 p.m. | Cowles Auditorium

Tuesday
11
Newspapering in a Time of One Party Rule: A Talk by Mike Sweeney, Chairman of the Board of the Star Tribune
June 11, 12 p.m. | Cowles Auditorium


Related Academic Programs
Master of Public Policy (MPP)
Mid-career Master of Public Affairs (MPA)
Certificate in Public Affairs Leadership

Professional Development
Policy Fellows

Faculty Experts
Professor Ragui Assaad
Senior Fellow Harry Boyte
Lecturer Sherry Gray
Professor Lawrence R. Jacobs
Assistant Professor Kathy Quick
Associate Professor Paul Stone
Senior Fellow Vin Weber

 

 


“Democratic government has never been easy. This is why so few nations have been successful at it for any sustained period of time. It is, so to speak, ‘a glorious mystery.'"

-Hubert Humphrey, September 6, 1963

 

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