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Michael D. Kennedy is a Professor of Sociology and International and Public Affairs at Brown University, affiliated with the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina (1985) and has extensive leadership experience, including serving as the Howard R. Swearer Director of the Watson Institute (2009–2011) and Vice Provost for International Affairs at the University of Michigan (1999–2004). His research focuses on global sociological transformations, social movements, cultural politics, and the role of universities in a globalized world.
Education:
- Ph.D. (1985), University of North Carolina, Sociology
- M.A. (1981), University of North Carolina, Sociology
- A.B. (1979), Davidson College, Sociology and Anthropology
Research Interests: Globalizing knowledge systems, social movements (e.g., Poland’s Solidarity movement), cultural politics, identity and ethnicity, and the intersections of nationalism and cosmopolitanism in universities. Recent work addresses Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the role of universities in global crises, and contemplative studies.
Awards and Honors:
- Gold Cross of Merit (Republic of Poland, 1999)
- Barrett Hazeltine Citation (Brown University, 2014)
- Keynote Addresses at global institutions, including the University of Warsaw and European Humanities University
Grants and Leadership: Over $3M in grants from organizations like the Luce Foundation, Ford Foundation, and Open Society Foundations. Served on boards of the Social Science Research Council, European Humanities University, and Singapore Management University.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with global networks on projects like Engaging Afghanistan, Contemplative Studies, and Foundation for European Progressive Studies.
