College of Education and Human Development

Connect Magazine

Student experience

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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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.

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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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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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