In the Media

Humphrey School alumna and University of Minnesota Regent Kowsar Mohamed (MURP ‘19) was quoted in this story on her and others' efforts to support local grassroots initiatives against federal immigration enforcement. 

A profile of Debbie Montgomery, one of the first Black students to attend the Humphrey School, which chronicles her remarkable civil rights journey.

Professor Larry Jacobs was quoted in this story on Vice President JD Vance's chances of becoming Donald Trump's successor in the White House.

Professor Larry Jacobs was quoted in this story covering President Donald Trump's actions in the first year of his second term. Critics argue the president is consolidating power in the executive branch and moving towards an autocracy. 

Professor Samuel Myers Jr.'s research into the Minnesota Paradox was referenced in this story on how Minnesotans have responded to civic crises. 

At a time when public trust in institutions and scientific expertise is uneven, Professor Peter Calow authored this commentary arguing that understanding how science actually works is essential for a healthy democracy. He wrote that the only way to consistently deliver effective policy solutions is by basing them on fact-based science, but science should not decide what those policies should be.

Master of Human Rights student Peter Klicker was interviewed for this LGBTQ Nation story on his challenges living as a trans person during the Trump administration and what he admires in an LGBTQ+ leader.  

In this story on how local groups are training individuals to monitor and record immigration enforcement activities, Professor Larry Jacobs talked about the political impact of those actions in Minnesota. 

Associated Dean Ryan Allen was a guest on this program to discuss the impact that immigration enforcement is having on local businesses, consumers, and Minnesota’s economy. 

Associate Dean Ryan Allen was quoted in this story on Minnesota’s growing divide with the federal government after a federal immigration officer shot and killed Minneapolis resident Renee Good on January 7.

Humphrey School alumnus and Minneapolis City Council member Soren Stevenson (MDP '20) was featured in this story. Stevenson reflects on how recent events in Minneapolis mirror the trauma of George Floyd's killing in 2020 and how the local community is responding by helping each other in similar ways. 

Humphrey School adjunct faculty member and U.S. Navy veteran Jon Olson was quoted in this column reacting to the United States' capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife. 

Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed for this story on Gov. Tim Walz’s future after he ended his campaign for reelection.

Professor Larry Jacobs was a guest on this program to offer initial reactions and analysis of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s decision to end his campaign for reelection. 

Professor Larry Jacobs was quoted in this story on the political impact of the ongoing fraud investigation involving Minnesota social service programs, particularly for Democratic candidates. 

Adjunct faculty member Rima Kawas spoke with WCCO radio  to discuss how constructive dialogue and  better communication skills can build and maintain better relationships.

Columnist John Rash wrote about Amnesty International USA's executive director Paul O'Brien's visit to the Humphrey School, where he was the keynote speaker for the Human Rights Day Symposium. O'Brien said the University's human rights work is crucial during what he described as a period of massive human rights disruption. 

Professor Larry Jacobs was quoted in this story noting that President Trump appears to be following the same pattern of his predecessor, Joe Biden, of downplaying the political impact of inflation and the rising cost of living. 

Adjunct faculty member Kate Barr, a longtime leader in the Minnesota nonprofit sector, was quoted in this story on the struggles of nonprofits in the wake of federal funding cuts.  

Associate Professor Bonnie Keeler was quoted in this story on the potential harms of the EPA's proposal to alter the Clean Water Act, a landmark 1972 law that made it illegal to dump pollutants into the nation's waterways without a permit. 

Humphrey School adjunct faculty member and U.S. Navy veteran Jon Olson was quoted in this story on the U.S. military's decision to sink an alleged Venezuelan drug boat, and Congress' responsibility to oversee military action in the area.