Stephen Ward

Stephen Ward is an Arthur F. Thurnau Associate Professor at the University of Michigan, with joint appointments in the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies and the Social Theory and Practice program. He serves as Associate Director for Faculty in the Residential College, Faculty Director of the Semester in Detroit program, and advisor for the Urban Studies minor. His work focuses on African American history, urban studies, and Detroit's socio-political dynamics.

Education details are not explicitly provided in the text, but Ward’s expertise is evidenced through his academic publications and leadership roles. His research interests include the intersection of community organizing, radical politics, and urban development, as seen in his authored works on James and Grace Lee Boggs and his editorial contributions.

Ward’s publications emphasize themes of social justice and historical activism, reflecting his commitment to community leadership and urban studies. He is a board member of the James and Grace Lee Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership in Detroit, further highlighting his engagement with grassroots initiatives.

He holds the Arthur F. Thurnau Professorship, a prestigious honor recognizing excellence in teaching and research at the University of Michigan. His administrative roles include directing the Semester in Detroit program and overseeing faculty affairs in the Residential College, demonstrating his dual focus on education and community engagement.