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The Institute
Rooted in the Division of Social Sciences, the Institute for Social Transformation is an incubator for new ideas and an accelerator for scholarship in the public interest.Research Spotlight
The study of human relationships in society is the focus of the Division of Social Sciences. Students in the Division of Social Sciences experience a comprehensive and rigorous education that prepares them for productive careers and further academic pursuits.