A letter from the Dean: Winter 2025 A letter from the Dean: Winter 2025
Most of the time when we think of a milestone, we view it as the completion of a task or reaching a desired point. And as we celebrate that achievement, we often overlook that a milestone is not the destination.
Advancing language and literacy Advancing language and literacy
On May 24, 2023, Governor Tim Walz signed the Minnesota Reading to Ensure Academic Development (READ) Act into law. Its ambitious goal is to have every child reading at or above grade level every year.
CISC: A conversation with the president CISC: A conversation with the president
The CEHD International Student Community (CISC) was founded in 2022 by Satomi Mitani, a PhD student from Japan in the comparative and international development education (CIDE) program...
Combining sports and business into a career Combining sports and business into a career
Growing up, Amanda Rodriguez (BS ’14) loved playing sports. She later became involved in her high school’s DECA program and wanted to pursue a business career.
Culturally responsive financial literacy Culturally responsive financial literacy
Many people take for granted how easily they navigate money and financial systems. However, for countless individuals, particularly immigrants and refugees, financial struggles stem not from a lack of personal responsibility...
For the love of learning For the love of learning
Sofia Vivas shares how her quest for knowledge led her to the learning technologies program.
Helping people reach their potential Helping people reach their potential
Sophomore Tammy Liu says human resource development (HRD) intrigues her because it essentially focuses on empowering people to reach their potential. “I have always loved the idea of being able to make a meaningful impact by helping...
ICD: A century of advancing developmental science ICD: A century of advancing developmental science
In 2025, the Institute of Child Development (ICD) celebrates its Centennial—a century of leading the field of developmental science and advancing discoveries that have improved children’s wellbeing across the world.
International faculty, diverse perspectives International faculty, diverse perspectives
International faculty have expanded our understanding of the world. They bring expertise, diverse teaching methods, and global mindsets to our intellectual communities.
International student perspectives International student perspectives
International CEHD students past and present share their thoughts and reminiscences.
Saluting our international community Saluting our international community
The University of Minnesota is celebrating the 150th anniversary of international students on campus. This is an opportunity to reflect on the transformative impact of global engagement on education, research, and service...
This is why I give: Ann Masten This is why I give: Ann Masten
We’re all familiar with stories focused on overcoming adversity. Movies, books, and even LinkedIn posts frequently narrate how an individual beat the odds to win the big game, leave a troubled relationship, or start a business.
This is why we give: The Mooty family This is why we give: The Mooty family
David Mooty’s family history inspires his commitment to helping Minnesotans outside the metro area have equal access to opportunities. David’s father John was born in Adrian...
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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.