A q/a with alumna Melisa López Franzen (MPP ‘03), who was recently appointed executive director of government and community relations for the University of Minnesota.
Alumnae An Garagiola and Audrianna Goodwin (MPP ‘22) wrote this commentary summarizing the findings of the TRUTH Project, which examined the University of Minnesota’s long history of mistreating the state’s Native people.
Despite a recent court ruling that struck down Minneapolis’s 2040 zoning plan, Professor Ed Goetz said in this story that the effort to create more affordable housing options in the city is still necessary.
Associate Professor Bonnie Keeler comments on whether a lawsuit against the EPA is the best strategy for addressing pollution from livestock megafarms.
Alum Melisa López Franzen (MPP ‘03), who was recently appointed executive director of government and community relations for the University of Minnesota, is the subject of this commentary.
When both the governor and lieutenant governor are out of the country at the same time, who's in charge in case of emergency? Professor Larry Jacobs offered his perspectives on that question.
A profile of Humphrey School alum Soren Stevenson (MDP ‘20), who is challenging Andrea Jenkins for a seat on the Minneapolis City Council in this fall’s election.
Professor Peter Calow wrote this letter to the editor sharing his perspectives on how higher education and its basis in research can combat disinformation.
Coverage of a roundtable discussion hosted at the Humphrey School to inform federal and state officials about the new UMN Great Lakes Environmental Justice Technical Assistance Center, which will help low-income and racially diverse communities address climate issues.
Professor Larry Jacobs is interviewed for this story about the rebate checks that were sent out to many Minnesota taxpayers as a result of the state budget surplus.