Two people standing, Kate Cagney and Pam Davis-Kean, are chatting while holding paper cups in an indoor atrium, with other attendees and seating in the background.

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More photos from Coffee with the Director:

Coffee with latte art featuring the U-M block M and the letters ISR

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Last week, ISR hosted Coffee with Director Kate Cagney, bringing faculty and staff together for conversation, connection, and community in the James S. Jackson Atrium.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to connect, share ideas, and build community over a morning coffee

Presidential Transition Update YouTube video by University of Michigan

An update from University of Michigan Board of Regents Chair Mark J. Bernstein about the presidential transition. youtu.be/Qod4Nczs07s

Information Sick: How Journalism’s Decline and Misinformation’s Rise Are Harming Our Health—And What We Can Do About It Date and location Thursday, April 16, 2026 Talk starts at 3:30 p.m.; reception to follow Institute for Social Research 426 Thompson Street, Room 1430 Ann Arbor, MI 48104

RSVP for Information Sick: myumi.ch/rAQ7n

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How does misinformation impact public health? Join ISR for Information Sick, featuring journalist @joannekenen.bsky.social and public health expert Joshua M. Sharfstein.

They will explore how changes in journalism and the rise of misinformation are affecting health. April 16 at ISR. RSVP below!

Register for Summer Institute in Survey Research Techniques and view the course list: si.isr.umich.edu

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Registration is open for the Summer Institute in Survey Research Techniques at ISR!

Learn from leading experts, build flexible online coursework, and strengthen your survey research skills this summer. Register now and view the class catalog below.

International migration drives long-run economic development back home ANN ARBOR — A common fear about international migration is “brain drain,” that when workers leave for opportunities abroad, their home communities lose out. New research finds the opposite: internatio...

Read more about how International migration drives long-run economic development back home: myumi.ch/n1MkR

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New ISR research from @deanyang.bsky.social at ISR and the Ford School shows migration strengthens home economies over time, with most gains coming from domestic growth, not remittances.

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Sentiment falls amid Iran conflict, soaring gas prices ANN ARBOR—Consumer sentiment fell 6% this month for its lowest reading since December 2025, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.  These declines were seen across age and polit...

Read more about how consumer sentiment declines amid rising gas prices and economic uncertainty: myumi.ch/VVAZ9

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Consumer sentiment fell 6% in March to its lowest since December 2025. ISR economist Joanne Hsu highlights rising gas prices and economic uncertainty as key drivers, with short-term concerns outweighing longer-term expectations.

Learn more about this new phase of CSCAR launching at Institute for Social Research: myumi.ch/R3GrD

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ISR is launching a new phase of statistical consulting modeled on CSCAR @ the University of Michigan, expanding access to data analysis and research support across campus.

Led by ISR researchers @bradytwest.bsky.social and @sungheelee.bsky.social, the program supports innovation across disciplines

“Even if someone thinks their current substance use may not be problematic because they don’t see it as affecting their health right now, there are still potential longer-term consequences to consider. In this case, we are finding some evidence of potential negative impacts of heavy young adult substance use on their cognitive functioning more than 20 years later.”

Young adults who heavily use substances may report significantly poorer memory decades later, a new @umisr.bsky.social study suggests.

“Substance use has both acute and long-term effects on health and well-being,” said research professor Megan Patrick. 🔗: https://myumi.ch/79W2Q

RSVP for The Family Office: Wealth Elite and their Family Management: myumi.ch/2rZbb

The Family Office: Wealth Elite and their Family Management, event information for the CID Speaker Series featuring Doron Shiffer-Sebba, PhD, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Northwestern University, on Tuesday, March 24 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at ISR 1430, 426 Thompson St, with a headshot of Doron Shiffer-Sebba and text Learn more: inequality.umich.edu plus Stone Center for Inequality Dynamics logo.

Join ISR’s @umichstonecid.bsky.social for a talk by Doron Shiffer-Sebba on how elite families manage wealth and shape inequality.

Join us March 24, at ISR and RSVP to save your seat!

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This Giving Blueday, support ISR’s Next Generation Initiative. Celebrating 25 years, the program has supported 700+ scholars with $300K+ annually.

Explore more ISR causes and give today: myumi.ch/xwb8x

Social Science and Journalism Visiting Scholar The Institute for Social Research offers a visiting scholar opportunity for early-to-mid career academics with an interest in journalism, taking a sabbatical to pursue their research. The selected sch...

View more details about this opportunity and apply for Social Science and Journalism Visiting Scholar: myumi.ch/NrwJZ

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ISR is accepting applications for a Social Science and Journalism Visiting Scholar for the 26-27 academic year. This opportunity connects research and journalism through collaboration with @umwallacehouse.bsky.social.

Apply by April 15, 2026!

Stone Center for Inequality Dynamics event featuring a presentation titled “Kinship Interlocks: How the Intimate Exchange of Wealth, Status, and Power Generates Upper-Class Persistence.” Details include date, time, location, and presenter Shay O’Brien, PhD, Postdoctoral Associate. Information about learning more is also provided.

Tomorrow! We're thrilled to welcome @shayobrien.bsky.social, Postdoc @mitshapingwork.bsky.social , to CID as she presents, "Kinship Interlocks: How the Intimate Exchange of Wealth, Status, and Power Generates Upper-Class Persistence.”

Learn more and RSVP: myumi.ch/3RWWp

Next Generation Initiative The Institute for Social Research (ISR) is committed to training the next generation of social scientists by providing funds for exceptional research opportunities. These donor-funded “Next Generation...

Learn more about how the Next Generation Initiative is supporting tomorrow’s research leaders: myumi.ch/G2jJg

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ISR Next Generation Initiative invests in future social science leaders. This year marks Next Gen’s 25th anniversary, celebrating 25 years of supporting scholars.

Since 2001, donor funded awards have supported 700+ graduate students, postdocs and early career faculty at the University of Michigan.

Justice after trauma? Race, red tape keep sexual assault victims from compensation ANN ARBOR—Bureaucratic hurdles and racial disparities restrict access to victim compensation for adult survivors of sexual assault, deepen justice system inequities and compound trauma. The absence of...

Learn more about how this research could help reshape victim compensation policies nationwide: myumi.ch/mR9q1

ISR researcher @jeremylevine.bsky.social studies why victim compensation laws often fail survivors.

His new project evaluates a New York policy change removing the police report requirement to see if it improves access for victims and informs reforms nationwide.

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Kate Cagney directs ISR, @burgards.bsky.social leads the Population Studies Center, @umpamdk.bsky.social directs the Survey Research Center, @profpjones.bsky.social will lead the Center for Political Studies and @maggielevenstein.bsky.social directs ICPSR.

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This Women’s History Month, we recognize the women leading ISR, the major centers and initiatives at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research.

Their leadership drives research that informs policy and strengthens communities worldwide!

Introducing the Longitudinal Study of Health and Ageing in Kenya (LOSHAK) | Happening @ Michigan

Learn more about the ISR Insights Speaker Series event, "Introducing the Longitudinal Study of Health and Ageing in Kenya (LOSHAK)": events.umich.edu/event/138328

What can Kenya teach us about aging and global health?

Join us for the ISR Insights Speaker Series as Josh Ehrlich introduces LOSHAK, a new longitudinal study of health and aging in sub-Saharan Africa.

Watch the preview video from Josh and learn more this ISR Insight Speaker event: myumi.ch/JPjP7

Why cooling inflation isn't saving your bank account Podcast Episode · Michigan Minds · February 25 · 17m

Listen to the full episode to learn how ISR research informs national economic understanding: myumi.ch/61AZ3