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University of Michigan Center for Social Solutions

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The Center for Social Solutions seeks to identify, develop, and implement scalable, data-driven solutions that address societal inequities.

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Join us and the Michigan Medicine Black Voices Resource Group on June 25 for a screening of The Cost of Inheritance! The documentary will be followed by lunch and a panel discussion with Tonya Kneff-Chang, PhD and Jasmine Simington. Register to attend here: umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cw…

Join us and the <a href="/umichmedicine/">Michigan Medicine</a> Black Voices Resource Group on June 25 for a screening of The Cost of Inheritance! The documentary will be followed by lunch and a panel discussion with Tonya Kneff-Chang, PhD and Jasmine Simington. Register to attend here: umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cw…
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@UMichPoverty, University of Michigan Center for Social Solutions, and others are collaborating with the Detroit Reparations Task Force to address past injustices against Black communities and work towards repairing the damages in Detroit. myumi.ch/M6kpn

@UMichPoverty, <a href="/UMSocSolutions/">University of Michigan Center for Social Solutions</a>, and others are collaborating with the Detroit Reparations Task Force to address past injustices against Black communities and work towards repairing the damages in Detroit. myumi.ch/M6kpn
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As a part of the Rice University #Juneteenth programming, authors from the Our Compelling Interests book series discussed the importance of diversity in higher education & why continuing the fight for affirmative action is key to achieving a more equitable future for all

As a part of the <a href="/RiceUniversity/">Rice University</a> #Juneteenth programming, authors from the Our Compelling Interests book series discussed the importance of diversity in higher education &amp; why continuing the fight for affirmative action is key to achieving a more equitable future for all
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CSS research area specialist Julie Arbit recently chatted with BBC about cities advertising as 'climate havens'. What does this term mean, and how should these areas prepare for the effects of climate change? Read more at the link below: bbc.com/future/article…

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The newest volume in the Our Compelling Interests book series hit the shelves today and is already igniting conversations around the use of standardized testing in higher education. Read more about Nicholas Lemann's "Higher Admissions" w/ Inside Higher Ed: insidehighered.com/opinion/views/…

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The launch of Nicholas Lemann's new book 'Higher Admissions' inspired a fireside chat on the impact of standardized testing, led by Erica Chito Childs, with contributions from the author, Harry Feder, and Amit Sevak. You can watch the full discussion here: myumi.ch/XGNjR

The launch of Nicholas Lemann's new book 'Higher Admissions' inspired a fireside chat on the impact of standardized testing, led by Erica Chito Childs, with contributions from the author, Harry Feder, and Amit Sevak. You can watch the full discussion here: myumi.ch/XGNjR
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What are the ramifications of cities marketing themselves as 'climate havens', and how could it exacerbate inequity? CSS research area specialist Julie Arbit spoke to The State News to answer these questions and more. Read the full article here: myumi.ch/XGMXd

What are the ramifications of cities marketing themselves as 'climate havens', and how could it exacerbate inequity?  CSS research area specialist Julie Arbit spoke to <a href="/thesnews/">The State News</a> to answer these questions and more. Read the full article here: myumi.ch/XGMXd
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Join us for the launch of What Might Be: Confronting Racism to Transform Our Institutions, the 6th installation in the Our Compelling Interests book series. Ted Mitchell will be in conversation with author Susan Sturm and commentator Freeman Hrabowski. myumi.ch/M6gR8

Join us for the launch of What Might Be: Confronting Racism to Transform Our Institutions, the 6th installation in the Our Compelling Interests book series. Ted Mitchell will be in conversation with author Susan Sturm and commentator Freeman Hrabowski.  myumi.ch/M6gR8
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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 The Conversation U.S. here: myumi.ch/qVeAD

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 <a href="/ConversationUS/">The Conversation U.S.</a>  here: myumi.ch/qVeAD
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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.

"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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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

April 4 @ 12 ET | The first in the "Dear Colleagues" webinar series will address diversity, equity &amp; inclusion initiatives and legally defensible strategies to continue the work. Register for the event here: myumi.ch/n1Znb
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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

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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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 Michigan News : news.umich.edu/national-weath…

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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 University. Register here: myumi.ch/rA8Gn

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 <a href="/wesleyan_u/">Wesleyan University</a>. Register here: myumi.ch/rA8Gn
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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.

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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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 Zócalo Public Square here: zocalopublicsquare.org/theres-no-such…

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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

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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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 The Lever: levernews.com/amid-deadly-fl…

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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

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