ANN ARBOR – News images of immigrants have an effect on some Americans’ attitudes towards immigration, a new University of Michigan study shows. Photos of large groups of immigrants, such as the migrant caravan, may decrease support for immigration. Images of individuals, however, produce the opposite effect. In line with work on “person positivity,” personalized… Continue reading News photos shape immigration attitudes
News Tag: People
Kathleen Cagney named new ISR director
ANN ARBOR – Kathleen A. Cagney, a professor of sociology and former deputy dean at the University of Chicago, has been named director of the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research. Cagney will be the first woman to lead the ISR in its 72-year history. Her appointment, effective Sept. 1, was approved May 20… Continue reading Kathleen Cagney named new ISR director
U-M Faculty Engaged in Public Service
ANN ARBOR – In their newsletter, the U-M Office of Federal Relations feature U-M faculty members who volunteer their personal time in service to the nation. These engaged scholars serve on Federal Advisory Committees (FACs), Intergovernmental Personnel Agreements (IPAs), or on National Academy committees. These faculty and staff live out U-M’s mission to serve the… Continue reading U-M Faculty Engaged in Public Service
U-M Political Scientist and Founding President of the World Values Survey, Ronald Inglehart Dies at 86
ANN ARBOR– Ronald F. Inglehart, 86, died on May 8, 2021, after a long illness. One of the world’s most cited political scientists, Inglehart published over 400 peer-reviewed articles and authored or coauthored fourteen books during his career. His books have been translated into many languages, and his theories have been analyzed and studied in… Continue reading U-M Political Scientist and Founding President of the World Values Survey, Ronald Inglehart Dies at 86
Biden climate pledge: U-M experts available to comment
ANN ARBOR—President Joe Biden pledged to cut U.S. greenhouse-gas emissions in half by 2030 during a virtual climate summit today with 40 world leaders. University of Michigan experts are available to comment. Jennifer Haverkamp, a veteran of seven U.N. climate summits, is a former ambassador and special representative in the Obama State Department, where she… Continue reading Biden climate pledge: U-M experts available to comment
Chauvin trial: U-M experts available to comment
ANN ARBOR—University of Michigan experts are available to comment on the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin, whose actions led to the death of George Floyd in May 2020. Alford Young is a professor of sociology and Afroamerican and African studies. His primary research focus is on low-income, urban-based African American men and how… Continue reading Chauvin trial: U-M experts available to comment
Robert Santos, Former Director of Survey Operations at ISR, Nominated to Direct U.S. Census Bureau
ANN ARBOR – President Biden announced his intent to nominate Robert Santos for Director of the U.S. Census Bureau. Santos is the former Director of Survey Operations at the Survey Research Center (SRC) at U-M’s Institute for Social Research. If confirmed, Santos, a third-generation native Mexican American, will be the first person of color to serve… Continue reading Robert Santos, Former Director of Survey Operations at ISR, Nominated to Direct U.S. Census Bureau
Panel explores disproportionate impact of pandemic on women
ANN ARBOR – In recognition of Women’s History Month, and one year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, University of Michigan faculty have shared diverse insights and expertise on how the pandemic has disproportionately impacted women. From mothers working remotely while attempting to serve as teachers to their children at home, to… Continue reading Panel explores disproportionate impact of pandemic on women
Maggie Levenstein reappointed as director of ICPSR
ANN ARBOR – I’m pleased to report that Maggie Levenstein has agreed to serve a second term as director of ICPSR, extending her term from July 1, 2021 to August 31, 2026. Maggie has done a fantastic job in her first term as ICPSR director, continuing the many excellent ongoing programs in ICPSR while expanding… Continue reading Maggie Levenstein reappointed as director of ICPSR
U-M awarded $4.8M grant from Mellon Foundation to study digital inequality
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan received a major grant in humanities from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for a multi-institutional digital futures collaborative led by a professor whose research involves digital inequality. This $4.8 million award is the ninth grant from Mellon to U-M in the past two years. “I’m absolutely thrilled that the Mellon… Continue reading U-M awarded $4.8M grant from Mellon Foundation to study digital inequality