SST Blogs

Town Manager Alexis Rivera has a goal in mind for Miami, Arizona — population 1,500.

After Anzi Dong completed her undergrad internship at a social work organization in China, she decided to research the lived experiences of Chinese migrant women of rural communities as a focus for her graduate academic journey.

The Social Transformation Lab at Arizona State University has formally announced its 2022–23 faculty fellows.

After serving for 21 years in the United States Army, raising children and sending them off to college, Tashieka Russell felt it was important to finish her education that she started before the military.

For the last 25 years, the Asian Pacific American Studies program at Arizona State University has educated students on the experiences and history of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities.

The School of Social Transformation is honored to recognize Gabrielle Romero, who was named a Dean’s Medalist for Fall 2022.

One of our JSI students, Poorva Sharma, addresses some important questions about the increasing need for lawyers in the U.S.

Whitley's research explores urban property relations, black queer housing justice, and debt resistance in the neoliberal era. Their current project is a black feminist ethnography on the afterlife of the 2008 foreclosure crisis in Baltimore.

In August 2022, Dr. Rudy Guevarra Jr., associate professor of Asian Pacific American Studies, was named a national scholar (trustee position) for the Filipino National Historical Society (FANHS).

How to make a university contribute to local social justice efforts.

Asian Pacific American Studies and Asian American Pacific Islander Student Coalition event happened on October 25th, 2022

President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt for millions of Americans represents an attempt to find a middle ground on a huge issue the administration has struggled with ever since assuming office 19 months ago.

ASU professor, Mako Fitts Ward weighs in on the social impact of Roe v. Wade being overturned.

Antonio joins SST as a Justice Studies student minoring in African and African American Studies.

Lila Sharif teaches newly conceptualized courses about humanities-centered social science

Caroline Isaacs to speak at ASU as part of the Seeking Justice in Arizona lecture series

Alex Gulotta focuses on assisting low-income families, and protecting voters' rights.

The Seeking Justice in Arizona Fall Lecture Series returns for its 18th year.

Activist and bestselling author Masha Gessen to speak at the 22nd Annual John P. Frank Memorial Lecture on April 11.

Former vice provost to speak at School of Social Transformation webinar March 30.

Lead caretaker of George Floyd Memorial discusses the politics of memorialization and the importance of rest and reflection for activists.