OLPD Undergraduate Programs | University of Minnesota

Ending the academic year in style 😎☀️ Cheers to summer!

OLPD is hiring Student Interns for 2026–2027 academic year!

🎓Meet your Undergraduate Commencement Speaker, Ryan Jackson!
Ryan is graduating with a degree in Business and Marketing Education with an emphasis in Finance Management and a certificate in Human Resource Development. We are proud to have him represent the Class of 2026 at commencement!

OLPD Student Diaries with BME Student Brianna Adair✨✨

Drop in and connect with OLPD, Learning Abroad Center, Career Services, Photobooth, PAWS (from 1-2pm), and Snacks included!

Seniors stay tuned for a special content opportunity!🤳

OLPD Student Diaries with OLPD Student Ambassador, Yinka Abolade🌟

Considering grad school but not sure where to start? Join us on March 19th to learn more about the application process and explore UMN graduate programs!

Hear more from current BME student, Galawe, at next week’s National Student Exchange/HBCU panel!

Join us on November 7th for a graduate school application workshop!

We will review the process of applying, discuss types of graduate programs, and receive tips for writing personal statements. Twenty Attendees will receive funding to apply to a UMN graduate program!

First-Gen OLPD, TRIO, and CEHD undergraduate students will receive priority access to funding of their application fee.

Human Resource Development (HRD) provides students with a rich opportunity to learn and develop the knowledge, skills, and attributes to partner with individuals and organizations in their growth and development. Check out this recent feature in the College of Education and Human Development UMN Connect magazine!

Helping people reach their potential Sophomore Tammy Liu says human resource development (HRD) intrigues her because it essentially focuses on empowering people to reach their potential. “I have always loved the idea of being able to make a meaningful impact by helping...