A true UMN champion
From an early age, Randy Griffith (MEd ’84) had been a huge fitness and sports advocate and was encouraged to pass on this interest to others by teaching them the way he was originally taught.
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Healthier children, happier families, and hopeful communities
The best way to help children become their best selves is to support parents as they navigate childhood.
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Removing barriers and building community
CJ Jones peered into the audience and said, knowingly, “If you think about it, Deaf individuals have to work twice as hard” as hearing people.
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Nurturing international engagement
CEHD is focused on deepening its global relationships. This means listening and responding to the needs of global partners and fostering significant relationships to strengthen international engagement, sustainability, and reciprocity.
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CEHD Connect Magazine is published in print three times a year and online by the University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development for alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the college.
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ICI: 40 years of community living
In a stirring address commemorating the Institute on Community Integration’s (ICI) 40th anniversary, Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver (pictured right) urged disability advocates to deepen their commitment to inclusion amid funding cuts and…
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From virtual to practical
Malaysia is the largest recipient of refugees in Southeast Asia, with over 300,000 refugees currently striving to create a home for their families throughout the country.
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The power of one
University of Minnesota Regents Professor of Child Development Ann Masten has built a legacy studying resilience in human development.
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Giving matters: Increasing the visibility of international students
Now in its fourth year, CISC hosts several events for students throughout the year.
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Reimagining education in the age of AI
AugmentED is a part of the Advanced Education Research and Development Fund (AERDF), a national nonprofit launched in 2021.
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A letter from the Dean: Winter 2026
As I look across the stories in this issue of CEHD Connect, I’m reminded of the many ways our college community continues to live its mission—improving lives through learning, discovery, and engagement.
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