Advancing the Humanities of Healing and Restoration
DePaul’s Social Transformation Research Collaborative (STRC) supports research in the humanities as a source of justice and healing for communities historically shaped by, and continuously facing, racism, violence, and dispossession.
Through interdisciplinary research in literature and language, history and culture, the STRC demonstrates how the humanities deepen our understanding of ourselves and our society, and empower us to act, ethically and responsibly, to counter racism, dismantle violence, and build a more just and equitable society.
The Art of Change
Our 2026 theme provides a focal point for activities organized by the Social Transformation Research Collaborative throughout the year.
Annual Conference
2026 Symposium
Cohort 2026-2027
Faculty & Student Fellows
Incoming Students
Summer Institute
Coming Up
Upcoming Events
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Learn About the Summer InstituteHear from Our Students
Selected newly admitted DePaul undergraduates took part in the Collaborative's one-week Summer Institute where they joined a dynamic group of faculty, staff, current and past DePaul students, and special guests to explore various modes, genres, and forms of stories and storytelling that connect with the Institute's yearly theme.