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This Is Why We Give: Susan O’Nell

The field of ambiguous loss research emphasizes that one way to help with coping is to find meaning—making sense of the loss and finding a new purpose.

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‘Boldly’ takes flight

Boldly Challenging Ableism, an AM950 radio show and podcast series produced by the Institute on Community Integration (ICI), quickly generated more than 2,000 downloads on just one of its platforms when it debuted in May, in addition to several…

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Homework starts with home

University researchers, state agency leaders, and community stakeholders came together with funding from the University to form the HSWH-RP, co-directed by Eric Grumdahl (then deputy director of the Interagency Council on Homelessness), along with…

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Connect Magazine Connect Magazine

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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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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