Alumni
Your connection to CEHD doesn’t end at graduation!
With more than 75,000 living alumni globally, our graduates make a real difference in people’s lives as educators and human service professionals.
Let's keep in touch!
Stay up to date with CEHD by making sure we have your correct contact information. After you graduate, your access to University applications like Google Workspace, Zoom, and Microsoft 365 will change. Learn what to expect and how to prepare on the University self-help guide.
If you’re interested in learning more about any of our alumni programs or ways to get involved, please contact: Sara Pennebecker, Alumni Relations Officer at penne048@umn.edu or 612-301-2152.
Access alumni benefits
Your CEHD education is a valuable, lifelong investment. We invite and encourage you to stay connected to the school, its resources and each other to make the most out of your degree from CEHD through the CEHD Alumni Society.
CEHD Connect magazine - Winter 2024 issue
CEHD Connect - the magazine
Ambiguous Loss: When closure doesn't exist (Winter 2024)
- Ambiguous loss: When closure doesn’t exist
- 50 years of ‘giving away’ early childhood expertise
- Centering relationships and learning
- Intersections: Exposing and closing disability research gaps
- Addressing trauma in Southeast Asia
- From a small rural village in South Korea to the U of M and beyond
- Toward a more equitable school system
- Policy Breakfast: accountability system for MN schools
- Giving matters: Empowering sport for all
Stay involved
University of Minnesota Alumni Association (UMAA)
Join over 60,000 alumni who are connected to the latest University news, events, and member benefits.
UMAA Affinity Groups
Stay connected with the groups that shaped your college experience and engage with you in the workplace.
Legislative Network
Advocate for the University with state and national leaders.
CEHD LinkedIn Group
Connect with fellow CEHD alumni and students. Share insights about your career field, provide referrals, and stay up to date on CEHD news.
Career support
- CEHD Career Services
- UMAA Career and Business Resources
- Handshake, post your resume and search job postings
- Maroon and Gold Network (network with other U of M alums)
Educational and networking opportunities
- Take a class as a non-degree student
- Take a course or earn a certificate through the College of Continuing and Professional Studies
- Attend a Scholar Spotlight
- Attend a CEHD event
University of Minnesota resources
Get your CEHD spirit gear
Show your #UMN_CEHD pride!
CEHD gear is available online at the MN Alumni Market and at the University Bookstore. Check out our hoodies, t-shirts, caps, and more.
CEHD hooded sweatshirt