At the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, global policy is not just about diplomacy in faraway capitals—it’s about how international challenges shape lives here in Minnesota and across the world.
Whether through student-led fieldwork in Morocco, partnerships with the UN, or policy research that informs Washington and Geneva, the School's programs prepare students to tackle pressing global challenges with a local lens.
“Our students are globally minded. We want to help them broaden their understanding of global issues,” says Associate Dean Yingling Fan. “They want to have experiences and engagement to give them a sense of global connectedness. We strive to prepare our students with a global mindset in all areas of expertise.”
Professor Eric Schwartz, the director of the School’s global policy area, echoes that sentiment.
“Now more than ever, we need graduates and aspiring professionals who deeply understand and appreciate the critical concerns that will impact societies from Africa and Asia to the Near East, Europe, and the Americas.”
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