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ASU class helps small Arizona town with tourism, retention planning
Town Manager Alexis Rivera has a goal in mind for Miami, Arizona — population 1,500.

Gender studies research highlights female factory workers in China
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.

ASU Social Transformation Lab announces 4 faculty fellows
The Social Transformation Lab at Arizona State University has formally announced its 2022–23 faculty fellows.

Military veteran and mom pursues her passion for African American history
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.

Asian Pacific American Studies program at ASU celebrates 25th anniversary
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.

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

Should the right to counsel be extended to civil cases?
One of our JSI students, Poorva Sharma, addresses some important questions about the increasing need for lawyers in the U.S.

ASU's School of Social Transformation welcomes Sa Whitley
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.

Rudy Guevarra, Jr. named national scholar of Filipino National Historical Society
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).

Center for Work and Democracy: "Engagement, accountability, and resources"
How to make a university contribute to local social justice efforts.

Do we really belong?
Asian Pacific American Studies and Asian American Pacific Islander Student Coalition event happened on October 25th, 2022

Canceling student loans: What’s fair for borrowers, taxpayers?
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.

Reproductive rights in the spotlight following Supreme Court ruling
ASU professor, Mako Fitts Ward weighs in on the social impact of Roe v. Wade being overturned.

SST Student Spotlight - Antonio Espree-Bey
Antonio joins SST as a Justice Studies student minoring in African and African American Studies.

ASU School of Social Transformation welcomes new professor: Lila Sharif
Lila Sharif teaches newly conceptualized courses about humanities-centered social science

Prison reform advocate talks about the justice system
Caroline Isaacs to speak at ASU as part of the Seeking Justice in Arizona lecture series

Anti-poverty advocate 1st of 3 guest speakers in Seeking Justice in Arizona series
Alex Gulotta focuses on assisting low-income families, and protecting voters' rights.

Reproductive rights, prison reform and voting equality take center stage in ASU lecture series
The Seeking Justice in Arizona Fall Lecture Series returns for its 18th year.

Accessibility Coalition recognized for disability advocacy during annual Pitchfork Awards

Russian-American journalist to discuss justice, democracy at ASU
Activist and bestselling author Masha Gessen to speak at the 22nd Annual John P. Frank Memorial Lecture on April 11.

Stanlie James on rights for women, people of color and her journey to higher education
Former vice provost to speak at School of Social Transformation webinar March 30.

Introducing Jeanelle Austin, ASU's inaugural activist-in-residence
Lead caretaker of George Floyd Memorial discusses the politics of memorialization and the importance of rest and reflection for activists.