Centers & Institutes - CAS

As a world-class university in the heart of downtown Boston, Suffolk University is home to a rich array of scholarly centers and institutes. The work conducted here has a regional, national, and global impact.

Center for Restorative Justice

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The Center for Restorative Justice sponsors and participates in a variety of events designed to foster constructive, creative dialogue about current and potential applications of restorative justice.

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Center for Urban Ecology & Sustainability

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The Center for Urban Ecology and Sustainability (CUES) brings together science, business, social sciences, and the arts to tackle some of the most critical environmental issues of the 21st century.

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Center for Women's Health & Human Rights

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The Center for Women's Health and Human Rights (CWHHR) at Suffolk University is the first academic institute in the U.S. to focus on women's health and human rights in the social sciences, arts and humanities, and public policy.

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Ford Hall Forum

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The Ford Hall Forum is the nation's oldest free, public, lecture series. Its mission is to foster an informed and effective citizenry and to promote freedom of speech through public presentation of lectures, debates, and discussions.

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Poetry Center

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The Suffolk University Poetry Center, located in a dedicated room of the new Mildred Sawyer Library, encourages and supports the study and practice of poetry and related creative writing among our students.

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Political Research Center

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The Suffolk University Political Research Center (SUPRC) has conducted statewide polls and bellwether survey analyses to help predict voter opinions on key topics and political races in Massachusetts, other states, and nationally.

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Studio 73

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Studio 73 at Suffolk University is a TV studio offering students hands-on experience in broadcasting, production, and media, where cutting-edge facilities prepare the next generation of media professionals.

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Suffolk University Gallery

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The Suffolk University Gallery exhibits work from the Art & Design Department's students and faculty, as well as curated thematic exhibitions by professional artists and accompanying educational programming.

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