Caitlin Ferrarini, PhD candidate at UMass Boston School of Global Inclusion and Social Development (SGISD), recently published an article about her research on cross-border community-based learning in the Metropolitan Universities Journal. Her article, “Cross-border Community-based Learning as a Strategy in Diversity and Multicultural Teacher Preparation”, summarizes research findings from a…

Congratulations to SGISD PhD student Ashley Lazarre! Ashley interviewed Haitian singer Jean Belony (BélO) Murat about his perspective on the 15,000 asylum seekers who walked from Chile to the Del Rio, TX border. The interview was centered on migration and the need for healing in the midst of natural and…

Now is the time to apply for 2023–2024! Join our information session to ask questions about our programs, including our accelerated master’s degree programs. Learn more at our information sessions: MA and PhD in Global Inclusion & Social Development (GISD) Tuesday, October 10, 12pm–1pm Wednesday, October 18, 5:30pm–6:30pm (in-person) Tuesday…

Congratulations to Sheila Fesko! Dr. Fesko has served in many roles at the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI), and most recently, as Associate Dean and Director of the School of Global Inclusion and Social Development (SGISD). …

LGBTQ+ students, particularly LGBTQ+ students who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color, often face unique challenges at school, including hostility, bullying, and safety concerns. Innovative school and campus support structures are critical for LGBTQ+ students’ safety and educational engagement. SGISD PhD candidate Matthew McClellan recently published two works exploring…

The state of Massachusetts and city of Boston have seen an increase in hate crimes and hate-fueled violence in recent years, much like the rest of the nation. Yet we don’t have a clear picture of this data because multiple agencies collect data, and reporting is fragmented.

Congratulations to Professor Shirley Tang, who was recognized as the first Endowed Distinguished Professor for Asian American Studies at UMass Boston. Professor Tang joined UMass Boston in 2001 and received the Chancellor’s Award for Distinguished Teaching in 2016. She holds a deep commitment to teaching, particularly students who are first-generation…

Dr. Peter Kiang, director of Asian American Studies at the School for Global Inclusion and Social Development, and doctoral student Kim Soun Ty were quoted in a newspaper article about recent violent attacks against Asian Americans. Dr. …

Did you know UMass Boston offers a transition leadership certificate that focuses on the transition from high school to adult life for young people with a wide range of disabilities? The Transition Leadership Program (TLP) prepares current and prospective special educators, guidance counselors, school social workers, rehabilitation counselors, and other…