Humphrey School alumna Megan Hoye (MS–STEP ’12) is the first-ever director of climate equity action for the Minneapolis ...

Across Minnesota, communities are grappling with the growing presence of federal law enforcement and the questions it raises ...

Aidan Thomason (MHR '26) interned this past summer at the UN's Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, Switzerland. Submitted photo Even in a time of human rights backlash, ...

The Freeman Commons has a comfortable set-up that is equipped with one TV Monitor, speakers, and a HDMI plug in.

Host an impactful event at the Humphrey School Conference Center. We offer professional spaces and the convenience of in-house AV, set within our vibrant academic environment. From the spacious Cowles ...

The Humphrey School offers an open catering policy. With few exceptions, clients can use any licensed caterer they choose. If your caterer is not familiar with the Humphrey School, we are happy to ...

The Humphrey School Conference Center, located at 301 19th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55455, is conveniently located on the West Bank of the University of Minnesota's Minneapolis campus.

The John and Elizabeth Bates Cowles Auditorium, carpeted with tiered theater-style seating, typically accommodates up to 250 in an intimate setting. The Mondale Commons is included in the Cowles ...

The Conference Center, located within the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota, offers a variety of distinctive spaces for meetings and events. From the tiered Cowles ...

The Roy Wilkins Room is a sunlit and intimate area for seminars, retreats, and meetings. The walls are decorated with photographs from the career of the room’s namesake, Roy Wilkins, civil rights ...

Discover everything you need to plan a successful event at the Conference Center, including services, AV and tech support, staffing, catering, policies, and FAQs.