March 11, 2025

To Our Valued Stakeholders,

We wish to inform you that, effective February 28, 2025, the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota will no longer serve as a host institution for the Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) program. After thoughtful discussions, both organizations have mutually agreed to end this collaboration.

While we are parting ways in this capacity, we do so with a deep sense of respect for each other’s mission and goals. We look forward to the continued success of both the Humphrey School and the PPIA program in their future endeavors and are confident that both organizations will continue to contribute to the advancement of diverse leadership in public service.

Thank you to all those who have supported this partnership. We wish each other success as we move forward in our respective efforts to inspire and support the next generation of leaders.

Sincerely,

Dr. Carleen Vincent Robinson, EdD, MA, MSCJ, JD                                           Nisha D. Botchwey, PhD, MCRP, MPH

PPIA, Executive Committee Chair                                                                                            Professor and Dean

Public Policy and International Affairs Program                                                        University of Minnesota

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