COLLEGE OF

Education and Human Development

Awards

Each year, the University of Minnesota and the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) recognize and celebrate alumni, students, and friends for their outstanding achievement and service. Alumni are honored at various stages of their careers.

The CEHD Alumni Society will recognize the outstanding achievements of our alumni at the Exceptional Alumni Awards Celebration on April 30, 2024. During the awards celebration, we will recognize the 2024 Alumni Awards of Excellence, Rising Alumni Awards and the Distinguished International Alumni Award.

Contact the CEHD Alumni Society for further information: cehdas@umn.edu

Dean Rodriguez and Sheila Piippo in the parade car

Dean Rodriguez and Sheila Piippo in the parade car

Dean Rodriguez and Sheila Piippo in the parade car

CEHD awards

Rising Alumni Award Rising Alumni Award

The Rising Alumni Award recognizes young professionals who earned their degree from CEHD within the last ten years, have made a significant impact in their profession or community at large and have achieved early distinction as leaders.

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Award of Excellence Award of Excellence

The Alumni Award of Excellence recognizes alumni who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership in their profession, served as mentors to others in their field, or shown exceptional volunteer service.

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Distinguished International Alumni Award Distinguished International Alumni Award

The Distinguished International Alumni Award recognizes outstanding achievements of international CEHD alumni to educational progress in their country.

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Distinguished Alumni Award Distinguished Alumni Award

Established in 2010, the College of Education and Human Development Distinguished Alumni Award honors alumni who have brought distinction to their professions and communities.

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College and University Alumni Awards College and University Alumni Awards

Each year, the Alumni Association and University honors award recipients from around the globe who are shaping their industries and strengthening the University community.

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Visit the archive to read the list of past awards recipients by year.