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CEHD hosts Policy Luncheon on computer science education CEHD hosts Policy Luncheon on computer science education

On February 17, 2025, the College of Education and Human Development hosted a Policy Luncheon at the Minnesota State Capitol, bringing together approximately 50 educational leaders, policymakers, to discuss the future of computer science education.

Zoila Ganuza Hoaglund named director of TRIO Upward Bound (UB) Program Zoila Ganuza Hoaglund named director of TRIO Upward Bound (UB) Program

Dr. Zoila Ganuza Hoaglund has accepted the director position of CEHD's TRIO Upward Bound (UB) Program. TRIO UB is a pre-college federal grant program offering intensive and holistic college readiness skill building for high school youth.

CEHD increases its Shanghai Ranking to 21st best school of education in the world CEHD increases its Shanghai Ranking to 21st best school of education in the world

The Shanghai Ranking’s 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects has named the University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) as the 21st best in the nation among schools of education, both public and private.

Dr. Tasneem Anwar shares their international student experience in CEHD Dr. Tasneem Anwar shares their international student experience in CEHD

Dr. Tasneem Anwar, assistant professor, Aga Khan University's Institute for Educational Development, Karachi, Pakistan, shares a little bit about their current experience as well as advice for prospective international students in CEHD.

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Talking holiday pressures with U of M

The holiday season can bring many stressors: from loneliness and financial concerns to limited time for gatherings with family and friends. Tai Mendenhall, a family therapist and professor in the College of Education and Human Development's Department of Family Social Science, shares how to manage stress over the holidays.

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Upcoming events

Chase Lecture Series 2025 Chase Lecture Series 2025

The 2025 Chase Lecture will feature poet and author Bao Phi. It is co-sponsored by Curriculum and Instruction, CEHD, the U of M's Children’s Literature Research collection, home of the Kerlan, and Kerlan Friends. Free and open to the public.

CEHD End of Year Career Fair CEHD End of Year Career Fair

Are you graduating or looking for a full-time career opportunity starting this summer? Come explore full-time positions in career area(s) relevant across CEHD undergraduate degree programs at the CEHD End of the Year Career Fair!

CEHD Reception at AERA CEHD Reception at AERA

Join us in Denver while CEHD is in town for the AERA (American Educational Research Association) Annual Meeting in April. This event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow CEHD alumni, faculty, staff, and students.

Annual Spring Assembly Annual Spring Assembly

Please join Dean Michael C. Rodriguez to celebrate collegewide award winners, years of service milestones, and our incredible accomplishments over the last year.

2025 Commencement 2025 Commencement

The 2025 CEHD commencement ceremonies will be held Friday, May 16, 2025. The undergraduate ceremony will begin at 10 a.m., and the graduate ceremony will begin at 3 p.m.

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CEHD Connect

THE MAGAZINE FOR THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
CEHD Connect W2025, alumni magazine

A century of advancing developmental science

Winter 2025 

A letter from the Dean: Winter 2025

Advancing language and literacy

CISC: A conversation with the president

Combining sports and business into a career

Culturally responsive financial literacy

For the love of learning

Helping people reach their potential

ICD: A century of advancing developmental science

International faculty, diverse perspectives

International student perspectives

Saluting our international community

This is why I give: Ann Masten

This is why we give: The Mooty family