A letter from the Dean: Spring/Summer 2025 A letter from the Dean: Spring/Summer 2025
Dean Michael C. Rodriguez shares thoughts on this issue of Connect Magazine and how the stories reflect CEHD's focus on teamwork.
A passion for education A passion for education
As the chief operating officer at Twin Cities PBS (TPT), Amina Jaafar (BS ’05, PhD ’17) has a large portfolio. She provides oversight into such areas as strategic planning, human resources, events, marketing, and lifelong learning.
Art, social work, and the importance of community Art, social work, and the importance of community
Local artist Thomasina TopBear gathers students, faculty, and staff to create an inspirational mural in Peters Hall.
Celebrating ASL and Deaf culture with Visual Vernacular Celebrating ASL and Deaf culture with Visual Vernacular
The University of Minnesota’s ASL Program and CEHD’s Deaf Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Task Force hosted an entertaining evening event featuring Justin Perez, a performance artist and educator known for his use of Visual Vernacular.
Empowering mentors to empower youth Empowering mentors to empower youth
Family social science PhD student Yunqi (Kay) He bridges research and reality through youth mentoring research.
Exploring the impact of sport Exploring the impact of sport
CEHD faculty are pioneering groundbreaking research on how sport can improve athlete well-being, promote gender equality in media, empower underserved athletes, and create positive global impact.
Game plan for greatness Game plan for greatness
CEHD is shaping athletic science and leadership with innovative teaching, cutting-edge research, and a shared commitment to shaping future leaders in athletics, health, and education.
Giving matters: Nancy M. and John E. Lindahl Professorship Giving matters: Nancy M. and John E. Lindahl Professorship
Philip Zelazo provides forward-looking mentorship and research.
Inviting UMN undergrads into educator pathways Inviting UMN undergrads into educator pathways
CEHD's DirecTrack to Teaching program celebrates 15 years.
SoK alum Niko Medved named head men’s basketball coach SoK alum Niko Medved named head men’s basketball coach
School of Kinesiology (SoK) alum Niko Medved (BS ’97, MEd ’99) has been named head men’s basketball coach at the University of Minnesota, making him the 19th head coach in the program’s history.
Talking with Tasha Bell Talking with Tasha Bell
Tasha Bell (PhD '20) currently serves as the assistant women’s soccer coach at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo.
The power of reflection The power of reflection
A new study by CEHD's Center for Early Education and Development is first to describe how reflective consultation works in child welfare field.
This is why I give: Karen Seashore This is why I give: Karen Seashore
The Seashore fellowship benefits graduate students with an interest in broad social issues.
This is why I give: Linda Wells This is why I give: Linda Wells
Linda Wells (MA ‘84) is an inspiring example of the importance Title IX, with an incredible career as a player, coach, and mentor.
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CEHD Connect magazine is a publication from the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) that showcases the latest research, innovations, and achievements within the college. Each issue picks a timely topic that highlights stories about students, faculty, and alumni while provides insights into the contributions to the fields of education and human development.