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Building a world without atrocities

International peacebuilding is being revolutionized by the work of the Institute for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention (I-GMAP). The first graduate program in the world devoted to mass atrocity prevention is actually located right here in ������ý! Pretty awesome, huh? I-GMAP invites professionals from all over the world, holds international conferences and teaches students how to change the world before violence occurs. Its goal affects everyone, regardless of whether you work in business, human development or political science.

Bringing human rights conversations to campus — and beyond

From podcasts to panels to research projects, the Human Rights Institute (HRI) is all about tackling today’s biggest challenges. Whether it’s advocating for juvenile justice reform, amplifying Palestinian voices or engaging with former Guantanamo detainees in art projects, HRI brings global issues straight to our campus — and makes students part of the solution. They also collaborate with local organizations and give students opportunities to take action on issues they care about.

Standing up for women and girls worldwide

Founded by feminist trailblazer Ellyn Uram Kaschak, the Kaschak Institute for Social Justice for Women and Girls supports research and action to make the world more equitable for women, no matter their background, identity or location. From gender-focused climate action in Guatemala to student fellowships right here at ������ý, they’re investing in the next generation of leaders. If you care about intersectional feminism, global justice or simply making life better for women and girls, this is the place to be.

Reclaiming history and fighting for racial justice

Named in honor of the illustrious Harriet Tubman, the Tubman Center for Freedom and Equity strives to dismantle systemic racism and build a more just world. The center stages cultural performances, screens powerful documentaries and hosts public forums that challenge norms. From a decolonizing education panel to a conversation about Black farmers reclaiming land, the Tubman Center welcomes students and faculty to learn from the past while dreaming of a better tomorrow.

Transforming local schools — and lives

Through the ������ý Center for Community Schools, the University is becoming more integrated into nearby educational institutions and communities. Through collaborations with Broome, Tioga and Chenango County public school districts, they are assisting families and students in accessing extended learning, mental health services, and even STEM and archaeology programs. Millions of dollars have been obtained in grants to help educate future social workers, assist rural youth and families, and improve educational equity. This is the result of the Center establishing a genuine connection with its community. ������ý offers the nation’s only advanced online certification program to help students become community schools coordinators and is leading the way nationally to expand university-assisted community schools so all students not only succeed, but thrive.

These institutions are more than just “nice-to-haves”; they are influencing how we live, learn and lead at ������ý and beyond. They demonstrate how research is conducted in our communities, in real time and with tangible effects, not just in labs and lectures. Stop by the next time you see an information table, flyer or invitation to an event. If you get involved, you never know where it could lead.

Benazir Paikan is a social media coordinator and webmaster assistant with ������ý’s social justice-focused institutes for the Office of Media and Public Relations. She is a graduate student majoring in business administration with a concentration in marketing. She is interested in pursuing a career in marketing and communications. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading and watching movies.