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From an early age, Bria Gresham, PhD '25, was interested in child advocacy, but it was her first developmental psychology class that both helped her make sense of her own experiences and inspired her career path.

The Institute of Child Development announces Dr. Stephanie Carlson as its next director.

Last year, Hopewell Hodges heard from her personal and professional connections about children worried that immigration enforcement could affect their families. Her training in developmental resilience science motivated her to act.

In light of recent immigration enforcement activity in Minneapolis, we recognize that families in our community are facing profound uncertainty, fear, and distress. These resources offer guidance on supporting children through this crisis.

Senior Academic Advisor Meghan Allen Eliason was recognized with the 2025-2026 John Tate Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising.

The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes community builders and leaders who make a positive difference in the lives of children, youth, families, schools, and organizations, and whose achievements bring honor to the College of Education and Human Development.

Wezhinoo’igejig: Ojibwe Scholars in Early Childhood is an online cohort enrolled in the early childhood BS degree program at that includes a language revitalization focus. Students and their families kicked off the school year with an opening feast.

The ICD community is excited to welcome five new PhD candidates in 2025. Meet Regan Andringa-Seed, Elena Busick, Spencer Carter, Juliette Chartier, and Isabella Viducich!

New in the prestigious journal Psychological Bulletin is a study by Bria Gresham, PhD ’25, who submitted the paper while she was a doctoral student at ICD, with fellow doctoral students Mirinda Morency, Frederique Corcoran, and Jacob Kunkel.

Department Administrator Corinne Komor joined ICD in May, but her career at the University of Minnesota goes back to her student days! Read on to get to know Corinne and learn about the specialized skills and knowledge she brings to the table. Plus, learn why ICD's mission feels especially relevant to her as a parent of young children.