MPP Alum Aara Johnson joining the Peace Corps in Colombia
In August 2013, Aara Johnson (MPP '09) will join the Peace Corps in Colombia as a Teaching English for Livelihoods...
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Dave Wilsey new MDP Coordinator
David Wilsey has been appointed the new Coordinator of the University of Minnesota Master of Development Practice (MDP) program. Dave...
Full Story »Chavanne Peercy Awarded Fulbright Grant
Chavanne Peercy has been awarded a Teaching/Research grant through the Fulbright Scholar Program for the academic year 2013-2014. She will...
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MPP Patricia Dorsher selected for APSIA Japan Travel Program, will focus on Japan's humanitarian aid policy
The Japan Travel Program for U.S. Future Leaders, organized by the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP) in partnership...
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Humphrey Fellow Alum Mesut Senol initiates new international literary magazine
In March 2013 Mr. Mesut Senol has initiated the publication of an international literary magazine Called ROSETTA LITERATURA to introduce...
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Humphrey Fellow Salarzai selected for IMF affiliation
Mr. Salarzai has been selected for a six-week professional affiliation this spring in the Human Resources Department of the International...
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Humphrey Fellow Phuntsho Norbu starts affiliation with OHCHR in New York
2012-2013 Humphrey Fellow Mr. Phuntsho Norbu of Bhutan has started a two month professional affiliation with the Office of the...
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Humanitarian Crisis Simulation course will meet May 31-June 2
Students interested in humanitarian crisis response, please note registration still open for graduate students from around UMN. PA 5890, section...
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Niger Global Policy Area/MDP Capstone Team
The Niger Global Policy Area / Master of Development Practice capstone team has returned safely to Minneapolis. The team...
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Former Humphrey Dean, Brian Atwood's Legacy as OECD-DAC Chair
Published on Devex By Zoe Smith That the OECD's Development Assistance Committee is a miracle of diplomacy was abundantly clear...
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Policy, Planning, and Development in China Course
Policy, Planning and Development in Urban China students pictured in Shenzhen China. Course ending January 18 in Hong Kong,...
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MDP Candidate Peter Ehresman awarded Boren Fellowship
Peter Ehresman is a MDP student currently living, studying, and working in Beijing. He has been awarded a Boren Fellowship....
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MDP alum Hansen Horticulture Research Program, UC Davis
I was recently hired to work with UC Davis and the Horticulture CRSP (Collaborative Research Support Program) as a specialist...
Full Story »Job: Manager of External Affairs, Africa Region with the Nature Conservancy (Arlington, VA)
on May 23, 13The Nature Conservancy Manager of External Affairs, Africa Region External Affairs/Government Relations Arlington, Virginia http://www.nature.org/about-us/careers/  Master's degree in political science, public...
MDP 2012 Senegal Field Experience Team wins 2013 Freeman-Stassen Award for International Activities
on May 23, 13Congratulations to the MDP Senegal 2012 Field Experience Team (MDP students Gbaike Ajayi, Erin Collinson, Christine Papai, Frantzie Saint-Juste) on being awarded...
Bridging Fund Program Expanded
on May 22, 13Bridging Fund Expanded to Include All Externally Funded Fellowships The Graduate School is pleased to announce that the Bridging Fund program has...
Fellowship: Design and Evaluation of a Catholic Relief Services Peacebuilding and Governance Program in Mindanao Philippines
on May 22, 13Reports to: Principle Investigators& Country Director, Philippines Position type: Fellowship Location: Davao, Philippines Deadline to apply: May 31, 2013 Desired start date...
