August 20, 2025
We'll relocate from our current home on South University Avenue to the North University Building.
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Roger Fisher named IGR's interim co-director
August 18, 2025
In the role, Fisher will share leadership responsibilities with faculty co-director Donna Rich Kaplowitz.
Transformative conversations: Higher ed leaders turn to dialogue
August 5, 2025
Building inclusive, resilient campus communities has never been more urgent—or more complex.
The long game—A final Q&A with Monita Thompson
July 17, 2025
Retiring co-director Monita Thompson reflects on IGR, dialogue, and the future of social justice education.
Hicks awarded for outstanding work in race and ethnicity instruction
June 30, 2025
The award honors faculty with exceptional dedication to learning in courses that explore race, ethnicity, and inequality.
IGR alumnx class notes, spring 2025
June 23, 2025
Find out what your classmates and fellow IGR alumnx are up to.
Remembering Mark Chesler, IGR co-founder and activist scholar
June 18, 2025
We’re deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mark Chesler, esteemed professor emeritus of sociology and a founding faculty member of IGR.
Slosberg and Fisher on the power of inquiry in intergroup dialogue
June 9, 2025
In a new working paper, the pair offers practical insights for educators and facilitators aiming to build inclusive and respectful environments.
A practice of becoming: Views from the facilitator’s seat
May 30, 2025
"We do work to facilitate people expressing their humanity."
In their words: New IGR alumnx on their experiences
May 13, 2025
One by one, newly minted IGR alumnx took the podium to express gratitude, share meaningful moments, and look toward the future.
Celebrating 51 graduates and IGR’s largest-ever minor cohort
May 6, 2025
The Program on Intergroup Relations recently honored 51 University of Michigan graduates completing degrees in programs across campus.
IGR staff continue to offer expertise through Difficult Dialogues
January 22, 2025
A number of IGR experts will facilitate critical Difficult Dialogues workshops for faculty, staff, and students this winter.
A 'really pivotal point'—Hicks on student development and dialogue
December 3, 2024
Stephanie D. Hicks sees critical hope in a role colleges are well-positioned to fulfill—fostering dialogue and healing divides.
IGR minor Alanna Schwartz awarded, keynotes QUEENS Dinner
November 13, 2024
Alanna’s commitment to education, mentorship, and community engagement continues to inspire both within and beyond the IGR community.
'An important year of growth'—IGR shares its 2023-24 annual report
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.
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.
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.
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.
Breaking down barriers and building understanding
July 26, 2024
A new book offers a groundbreaking guide—and helpful how-tos—in building relationships and communicating across differences.
Imani Barnes, Jacob Foster join IGR as lecturers
July 8, 2024
IGR is thrilled to welcome Imani Barnes and Jacob Foster as lecturers to teach core IGR courses this fall.