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Professor Greta Friedemann-Sánchez researches gender inequities caused by family dynamics, policy, and cultural norms. Photo: Bruce SilcoxDescribed as an innovative researcher focusing on problems of direct relevance to public policy,  Humphrey School Professor Greta Friedemann-Sánchez has received the 2023 University of Minnesota President's Community-Engaged Scholar Award.It is the highest honor the University gives annually to one faculty or staff member for exemplary community-engaged scholarship that embodies the University's definition of public engagement. Friedemann-S...

The University of Minnesota is home to a new federal office that will facilitate funds for environmental justice projects.

Professor Yingling Fan is the Humphrey School's new Associate Dean for Faculty. Photo: Bruce SilcoxThe Humphrey School of Public Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Yingling Fan, PhD, as the School's new associate dean for faculty, effective August 28. She succeeds Professor Abimbola Asojo, who is leaving the University to become dean of Morgan State University's School of Architecture and Planning. As associate dean, Fan will be part of the School’s leadership team, playing a crucial role in setting faculty recruitment and retention strategies, contr...

Lightfoot, a Humphrey School alum, will teach in the global policy area