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For the love of learning

Sofia Vivas shares how her quest for knowledge led her to the learning technologies program.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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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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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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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This is why I give

According to the U.S. Department of Education, all 50 states reported a teacher shortage in more than one area for the 2022-23 school year...

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