College of Education and Human Service Professions

An environmental portrait of Shelbie Vandersteen, wearing a sweater in front of a lab setting

Redefining recovery

Internship bridges the gap between public health research and compassionate community care.

Zach Sullivan sits at a sewing machine in his workshop.

Threads of connection

Alum Zach Sullivan turned a passion for the outdoors into a thriving small business with ROMP Bags.

Ashlie Staebell guides a yoga pose, turning to touch a shoulder during an adapted yoga class with Northland Adaptive.

Staying true

UMD student Ashlie Staebell goes beyond the classroom to help her community.

Leah Blomquist leans against a railing and smiles at the camera in a well-lit atrium.

A bold choice, a balanced path

For one University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) student, a leap of faith led to the discovery of an unexpected connection between sales and wellness.