May 30, 2023 | By Nick Pfost
An openness to new and differing ideas. An ability and confidence to communicate effectively across difference. Seeing conflict not as ‘bad,’ but as an opportunity for dialogue. “I use what I’ve learned through The Program on Intergroup Relations in everything I’ve done," says alum Madison Krumins.
May 3, 2023 | State & Hill magazine
In 2014, Stephanie Chang (MPP/MSW '14) was approached by her community-organizing colleague, then-State Representative, now Congresswoman, Rashida Tlaib, to run for office. Chang wondered if as an Asian American woman she could represent what was a majority African American and Latino district in the Michigan House.
March 21, 2023 | By Nick Pfost
Penny Kane and Maria Tarakhovsky were honored with UM-Dearborn's Social Justice Advocate Award. Both Kane and Tarakhovsky have facilitated dialogues in ALA 171, Making the Most of Michigan, with The Program on Intergroup Relations.
March 1, 2023 | By Nick Pfost
For 24 hours on Giving Blueday—U-M's annual day of giving coming up on March 15th—gifts to IGR will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000!
February 6, 2023 | By Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy (adapted by Nick Pfost)
The Ford School of Public Policy is recognizing IGR alum and State Senator Stephanie Chang (MPP/MSW '14) with its top alumni award for dedication to excellence in public service. Chang will be honored with the Neil Staebler Distinguished Service Award on March 6.