October 9, 2024
"This has been an important year of growth, learning, and planning for [IGR]," said IGR co-directors Monita Thompson and Donna Rich Kaplowitz.
The Program on Intergroup Relations blends theory and experiential learning to facilitate students' learning about social group identity, social inequality, and intergroup relations. IGR is a partnership between Student Life and the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts.
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Social justice through education.
Transformation through dialogue.
We prepare U-M students to live and work in a diverse world, and educate them in making choices that advance equity and justice.
Featured news
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'An important year of growth'—IGR shares its 2023-24 annual report
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Welcoming our fall 2024 cohort into IGR's Community of Scholars
October 4, 2024
The Program on Intergroup Relations is delighted to welcome 13 University of Michigan staff to the program's Community of Scholars.
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U-M launches Difficult Dialogues Meet the Moment Initiative
September 20, 2024
The University of Michigan has launched a new program to meet the moment with dialogue, and named IGR's Kaplowitz to lead it.
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Empowering conversations: The need for intergroup dialogue
July 29, 2024
Higher ed is facing a challenging time and seeking solutions. One powerful, proactive tool shines particularly bright: intergroup dialogue.