The Humphrey School of Public Affairs is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Hubert H. Humphrey Public Leadership ...

Two hundred and fifty years ago, our nation embarked on an extraordinary experiment: the idea that ordinary people, through ...

The Humphrey School of Public Affairs will hold its 22nd Hubert H. Humphrey Public Leadership Awards on Thursday, September ...

Whether you’re a student, professional looking to change careers, or a current government worker, the University of Minnesota ...

Edward G. Goetz specializes in housing and local community development planning and policy. His research focuses on issues of race and poverty and how they affect housing planning and implementation.

Nisha Botchwey, PhD, began serving as dean of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs in January 2022. Previously, Botchwey served as associate dean for academic programs at Georgia Tech Professional ...

Eric Ostermeier has been a research fellow at the Humphrey School since 2006. Ostermeier founded and authors the influential nonpartisan political news site Smart Politics and curates the Minnesota ...

Mike Hiltner, Humphrey School of Public Affairs Dean's Advisory Council member, VP Government Affairs and Corporate Responsibility, Best Buy Co., Inc.

Brian Bakst is senior politics editor for MPR News. He has covered Minnesota politics and policy since 1999 – spanning from Gov. Jesse Ventura to Gov. Tim Walz and many prominent officials in between.

We are thrilled to welcome you to the 2026 Humphrey School Commencement! This is a day to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our graduates and share in the joy of this milestone. Each section ...

A new report conducted by the Humphrey School highlights wide disparities in poverty rates in Minnesota based on racial/ethnic background, age, and geography. Photo: USDA The Humphrey School of Public ...