Since its establishment in 1948, the Research Center for Group Dynamics’ mission has been to advance the understanding of human behavior in social contexts; making clear the linkages between an individual’s psychological life and the life of the society to which the individual belongs.

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Sept 4, 2020

James Jackson (1944-2020)

Professor James S. Jackson, passed away Tuesday evening, September 1st, in Ann Arbor after a long battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully with his wife, Toni, and daughters Ariana and Kendra by his side.

James Jackson was the Founder and Leader of the Program for Research on Black Americans.


Aug 6, 2020

Redesigned Michigan Center for Urban African American Aging Research (MCUAAAR) website now live:
mcuaaar.org


Feb 10, 2020

Redesigned Program for Research on Black Americans (PRBA) website now live: prba.isr.umich.edu