The Center for Social Solutions seeks to identify, develop, and implement scalable, data-driven solutions that address societal inequities.
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In conversation with @AaronParnas, CSS Founding Director Earl Lewis shares the universal message to be the light we seek in difficult times. Watch the full interview below!
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Across our four initiatives, the Center for Social Solutions embodies the idea that small local efforts can make a huge global impact! Support our efforts on this #GivingBlueDay to see your donation matched 1:1 here: myumi.ch/jJEPZ
ALT Giving Blue Day 3.18.26. Support what you love about the Center for Social Solutions!
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Today’s MLK Symposium includes the 40th annual Keynote Memorial Lecture delivered by civil rights activist Donzaleigh Abernathy and NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson at Hill Auditorium. Symposium schedule and lecture livestream: myumi.ch/9p15V #MLKDay
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University of Michigan Center for Social Solutions retweeted
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“I believe this amazing institution has been, is now and must continue to be the best public research university anywhere.” - U-M President-Elect Kent Syverud
More on Syverud’s appointment: myumi.ch/G2NjV
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The Center for Social Solutions is proud to co-sponsor "DEPORTATION NATION: Chronicling Our Current Chapter in a Long History of Exclusion" as a part of the 2026 @UMich MLK Symposium. RSVP here: myumi.ch/2rJq2
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As the Rhinelander trial continues to spark public fascination over 100 years later, be sure to check out one of the original investigations of the story in "Love on Trial" by CSS Founding Director Earl Lewis and Heidi Ardizzone
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The national conversation on antiracist leadership, inspired by Susan Sturm's new book "What Might Be", took center stage at The Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College. Thank you to our wonderful hosts and panel for the thought provoking and timely discussion.
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With the 2025 Academic Leadership Institute officially underway, we wanted to take a look back at last year's program through the eyes of Andrew Rich, who was recently named president of Franklin & Marshall College after his time as a ALI cohort member! youtube.com/watch?v=qxVc3H94…
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Our RISE project aims to expand lifesaving flood monitoring networks in the areas of the world that need it the most. Follow along on this initiative's journey to Nepal and Malaysia with a new photojournal from CSS researcher Brad Bottoms. myumi.ch/JPEZ2
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Amidst climate disasters like last week's deadly flash flood in Texas, CSS researcher Julie Arbit shines a light on the importance of waterway monitoring in this article with @LeverNews: levernews.com/amid-deadly-fl…
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Season 2 of The Merging Point podcast is underway with some exciting new episodes in store for you. Be sure to catch up with our most recent student-run episode w/ special guest host and CSS research associate Sydney Tunstall! Listen here: myumi.ch/79Xj1
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CSS researchers Brad Bottoms and Julie Arbit remain at the forefront of the conversations about climate havens and how communities can adapt to build resilience right where they are. Read their latest piece with @ThePublicSquare here: zocalopublicsquare.org/there…
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Congratulations to our associate director Alford Young, Jr. on being elected the 118th President of the American Sociological Association! He will have the honor of leading the association, which is dedicated to serving sociologists in their work and advancing the field.
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Join us on May 15th for the latest webinar in the Dear Colleagues Series! The conversation, led by CSS Associate Director Alford Young, Jr., will feature special guest Michael Roth, President of @wesleyan_u. Register here: myumi.ch/rA8Gn
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How can we create a communities of resilience when so many of us are becoming desensitized to weather warnings and natural disaster news? CSS research area specialist Julie Arbit offers some quick tips in this article with @UMichiganNews : news.umich.edu/national-weat…
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In recognition of Right to Read Day, we're featuring videos and information, provided by the Banned Books Project, about America's most censored books on our site: myumi.ch/4m8qE
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April 4 @ 12 ET | The first in the "Dear Colleagues" webinar series will address diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives and legally defensible strategies to continue the work. Register for the event here: myumi.ch/n1Znb
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"What Might Be", Susan Sturm's latest issue for the Our Compelling Interests book series, inspired a discussion with the author, Ted Mitchell, and Freeman Hrabowski on the importance of encouraging full participation from students of all backgrounds.
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Flooding is one of the deadliest and costliest natural disasters in the U.S. CSS researchers Julie Arbit and Brad Bottoms speak to the vital role flood sensors can play in preventing this harm w/ The @ConversationUS here: myumi.ch/qVeAD
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