Meet Our Graduate Students

Lauren was drawn to the collaborative environment of the psychology department, exploring her interests with like-minded people.

Adam found a perfect fit at the University of Minnesota thanks to one of the psychology department's unique specialization areas.

Rafael has found a home in the psychology department's strong political psychology program.

Hanna Nussair (MHR '22) is a second year Master of Human Rights student focusing on children's rights and gender in a global context. Over the summer, Hanna worked with Women…

Evelyn views writing as a technology that plays just as significant a part in environmental change as do other technologies.

At the University of Minnesota, the Graduate and Professional Scholarly Excellence in Equity and Diversity (SEED) Award honors graduate students whose research focuses on…

Our graduating Master of Human Rights students came together this past weekend (5/17/2021) in a virtual commencement ceremony to celebrate with family and friends and to take…

Shonni Krengel (MHR ‘22) is a first year Master of Human Rights student studying the intersections of race and gender, especially as it relates to social justice and advocacy…

Announcing the New Master of Human Rights and Master of Public Health Dual Degree Program

Completed as part of the course PA 5885: Human Rights Policy - Issues and Actors during Fall 2020 this project explores the interrelated issues of housing, air quality and…

This spring the Human Rights Program will be publishing a comprehensive web-based report and database discussing the UMN-based team's component of the project. Leading up to…

A tidal wave of new publications, new and forthcoming.

Founded in 2001, the Human Rights Program celebrates 20 years of mobilizing knowledge to advance human rights. In the coming months, we will share the voices of former…

Reflection on the rights and freedoms of minority groups, victims of wars and sexual violence, refugees, and people on the move.

Join us in celebrating the achievements of Master of Human Rights alum Iván Lopez Justiniano (MHR '19)! After graduating with concentrations in Gender and Sexuality, as well…

Alumna Lauren Fox hits the bestseller lists with a historical novel inspired by family letters.

The Center on Women, Gender and Public Policy (CWGPP) included an interview with Andrea Daniela Martinez (MHR '19) in the Center's newsletter on February 17, 2021. Andrea is a…

Jeremy Rosselot-Merritt loves studying the workplace--learning about how different workplaces operate, what challenges and affordances they have, how they can become more…

Join us in celebrating the achievements of Master of Human Rights Program alum Sachal Jacob (MHR '19)! Having graduated with a concentration in International Conflict and…

PhD candidate Jacqueline Patz DiPiero argues that contemporary storytelling emphasizes atmosphere above plot and characters.