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Quote from Kaylina Smith '23, undergrad alumna
It is a department full of generous educators. Every day that I work with my families, I am able to apply the knowledge that I learned from the amazing faculty and staff within the department.
Quote from Christopher Mehus, '15 PhD, LMFT
I am grateful for the experience, education, and support I received during my PhD program, which provided a solid foundation for a research career.
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FSoS launches new online Graduate Minor in Parent and Family Education FSoS launches new online Graduate Minor in Parent and Family Education
The Parent and Family Education program in the Department of Family Social Science has added a new fully online graduate minor program for students who are passionate about working with families.
FSoS associate professor recognized for outstanding contributions to the University FSoS associate professor recognized for outstanding contributions to the University
Timothy Piehler, associate professor in Family Social Science, has been honored with a 2025 University of Minnesota Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate and Professional Education.
Family Social Science advisor honored with prestigious University award Family Social Science advisor honored with prestigious University award
Kirsten Collins, senior undergraduate advisor in Family Social Science, is among the winners of the 2024-2025 University of Minnesota John Tate Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising.
FSoS Alumna named to "40 under 40" Award list FSoS Alumna named to "40 under 40" Award list
Cheniqua Johnson '17, St. Paul City Council member, will be among the honorees April 9 at the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's 2025 40 under 40 Award ceremony.
Family Social Science research collaboration with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University earns seed grant Family Social Science research collaboration with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University earns seed grant
A Family Social Science research collaboration with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University earns seed grant to study LGBTQ+ Black youth in Minnesota and North Carolina.
Family Social Science faculty and graduate students honored at national conferences Family Social Science faculty and graduate students honored at national conferences
Two FSOS faculty members and two graduate students were honored at recent national conferences.
Two FSOS alumni honored with CEHD Distinguished Alumni Awards Two FSOS alumni honored with CEHD Distinguished Alumni Awards
The 2024 College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony highlighted the achievements of 13 alumni, including two who received their bachelor of science degrees from the Department of Family Social Science.
FSOS faculty and students shared research at national conference FSOS faculty and students shared research at national conference
A contingent of faculty and graduate students from Family Social Science shared their research and expertise at the recent national conference of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Fall 2024 Family Social Science Undergraduate Showcase and Senior Celebration Fall 2024 Family Social Science Undergraduate Showcase and Senior Celebration
Held at the end of each semester for over 20 years, the Family Social Science Undergraduate Showcase celebrates student academic achievements.
FSOS researchers to launch and test "Empowered Generations" statewide FSOS researchers to launch and test "Empowered Generations" statewide
Chris Mehus, research associate professor, will lead the effort that aims to support parents across Minnesota.
FSOS TRIO McNair Scholars explore trauma and access to services FSOS TRIO McNair Scholars explore trauma and access to services
This past summer three FSOS undergrads collaborated with faculty on research projects as part of the TRIO McNair Scholars program.
FSOS graduate student builds new Minnesotan's financial literacy FSOS graduate student builds new Minnesotan's financial literacy
Miguel Quiñones is collaborating with two Twin Cities nonprofits to develop a culturally-responsive financial education program for immigrant and refugee families.
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