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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.

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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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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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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.

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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.

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From Minnesota to Brazil

Historically, study abroad has not been designed with low income, first-generation, and Indigenous students as its audience...

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A letter from the Dean: Fall 2024

Excitement is in the air across campus and within CEHD. The new academic year has begun and there is great anticipation for the possibilities...

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