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Wezhinoo'igejig Scholars celebrate the start of the semester

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.

Meet our first-year doctoral students

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!

Isabella Viducich, Elena Busick, Regan Andringa-Seed, Spencer Carter, and Juliette Chartier in front of Campbell Hall

Welcome, Corinne Komor!

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.

Welcome Corinne Komor with portrait photo and ICD wordmark

Q & A with online MA student Sammi Cesere

Sammi Cesere chose the online MA in applied child and adolescent development because it supported her learning goals while offering the flexibility she needed as a working parent.

Sammi Cesere, ICD wordmark and text: Student spotlight: Sammi Cesere

Meet undergraduate student employee Zainab Ahmad

Junior Zainab Ahmad shares the origin of her interest in her major, developmental psychology, and reveals her favorite class so far. She also talks about her work as a research assistant on a project studying adverse childhood experiences.

Student spotlight: Zainab Ahmad. ICD wordmark and photo background showing Campbell Hall

Q & A with online MA student Jenna DeBruin

A behavioral interventionist currently enrolled in the online MA in applied child and adolescent development, Jenna DeBruin was inspired to pursue graduate education when she volunteered in a children's hospital.

Student Spotlight: Jenna DeBruin