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The significant community partnerships and international activities of professors and students in the Regional, Economic and Social Development Department (RESD) over the past 10 years will continue, thanks to the largest incoming graduate student class in the program’s history.
“Twenty-four new and returning students have received grant money secured by faculty members, allowing a rich pool of committed and diverse scholars the opportunity to build on our important community engagement efforts,” says Department Chair John Wooding. In all, 32 students were accepted into the program, including representatives from Ghana, Israel, Burma, China, Turkey and Zambia.
The incoming class was greeted at a reception held by Provost Ahmed Abdelal, Interim Dean Nina Coppens and faculty members, including Prof. Bob Forrant, who has been named director of the Center for Family, Work and Community following Prof. Linda Silka’s retirement.
The celebration also featured discussion of Forrrant’s recent book, “Metal Fatigue,” and forthcoming books by Prof. Bill Lazonick and Wooding.
“This incoming class will add depth to our program, and help us develop more collaborations with computer science, history, political science, psychology and other departments on campus, and with community groups in Lowell, Lawrence and beyond,” says Wooding.