Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs

Student Stories

Portrait of Mere Nailatikau

MPP Student Mere Nailatikau: Why I Chose the Humphrey School

Andrew Jaunich in a group photo of American and Afghani service members

From the Frontlines to the Classroom: Andrew Jaunich's Journey of Service and Policy

Head shot of Lindsey Erdmann

A Look Ahead with New Graduate Lindsey Erdmann

Ruthvin Gardiner in commencement regalia and sunglasses

A Look Ahead With New Graduate Ruthvin Gardiner

Portrait of Izaak Mendoza

Humphrey School Alumnus in Action: Advancing Global Understanding

Side by side photos of Jenna Hoge competing in the Boston Marathon

Jenna Hoge’s Race to Finish

Portrait of Emma Pederson

MPP Student Emma Pederson: Why I Chose the Humphrey School

Portrait of Acooa Ellis

Alumna Acooa Ellis is a 'Steady Hand on the Wheel'

Portrait of Molly Sir

A Look Ahead with New Graduate Molly Sir

Portrait of Tane Danger

5 Questions with Alumnus Tane Danger, New Director of Westminster Town Hall Forum

Woman holds a small child standing outside the door of a Metro Transit bus

New Approach Could Help Cities Address Gender Equity in Transportation Plans

Head shot of alumnus Audel Shokohzadeh

Alumnus Works to Strengthen Community-Government Relations in Minnesota

Head shots of alumni Acooa Ellis and Tim Marx

Two Humphrey School Alumni Take Lead Roles in COVID-19 Response in Twin Cities

Portrait of James Clinton

A Look Ahead with New Graduate James Clinton

Portrait of Lee Wallace

Alumna Lee Wallace, Head of Peace Coffee, Receives UMN's Outstanding Achievement Award

Portrait of Kania Johnson

First Recipient of the Josie Johnson Fellowship Says it's the 'Opportunity of a Lifetime'

Jonathan Truong and his father Loc Huang Truong

Alumnus Jonathan Truong Establishes Fellowship in Father's Name

Portrait of Kelly Asche

Humphrey School Alumnus Kelly Asche Helps Rural Communities Thrive

Group photo of students at NASPAA Batten Competition

Humphrey School Students Make Their Mark in Global Simulation Competition

Portrait of Kate Siggerud

Alumna Kate Siggerud on Government and the GAO

Portrait of Ashley Fischer

Military Experience Leads Ashley Fischer to Pursue Career in Diplomacy

Portrait of St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter

Q/A With Melvin Carter, St. Paul's Son

Portrait of Chuck Aoki

Public Policy and Rugby Still Go Hand in Hand for Chuck Aoki