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Weissberg Program in Human Rights and Social Justice
The Weissberg Program empowers students to take informed action to address complex global problems.

Program Components
Wayne Au, Weissberg Chair 2022-23
Au has previously served as the interim dean of diversity and equity for the campus and is an editorial board member of Rethinking Schools. His academic interests broadly encompass critical education theory and teaching for social justice. More specifically, his research focuses on educational equity, high-stakes testing, curriculum theory, educational policy studies and social studies education.
Spring Break Immersion Trips. Funded student-led excursions focused on a critical issue and job shadowing.
Summer Grants. Funding for projects and internships to gain hands-on experience
Equity trainings. Workshops and training on inclusivity, equity, conflict transformation, and intercultural competence.
Weissberg Fellowship. Post-graduation grant for taking the next step toward a career in social justice and human rights.
Study Abroad Scholarships. Funding to support study abroad travel costs for students studying social justice and human rights.
SHE-CAN scholarship. Support for female students from post-conflict countries.
Incubation retreat. Annual retreat to explore the following year’s theme, connect to teaching and help plan the next year’s events.
Funding for campus events and programming. Bring a speaker to campus, or host an event.
Curriculum development. Opportunities to expand research and teaching around social justice, human rights and critical global issues.
Equity trainings. Supporting an inclusive and equitable campus community.