Ellyn Uram Kaschak
As a woman, Ellyn Uram Kaschak had to fight her way to a PhD when there weren’t many
programs open to women. Nor were there many male faculty willing to teach courses
on feminism.
Kaschak provided a seven-figure gift to Binghamton University to establish the Ellyn
Uram Kaschak Institute for Social Justice for Women and Girls to continue her fight
for equality for females.
The institute supports research in different fields, both new and ongoing projects
that contribute to Kaschak’s activist vision of a direct, positive impact on the lives
of women and girls. It will create a body of evidence-based practice supported by
rigorous scholarly work, providing a feedback loop between practice and scholarship
in the realm of social justice for women and girls.
For more on Kaschak, see BingUNews and her 2017 TEDx talk, “Seeing Is Believing or Is Believing Seeing?”
About our Institute
The Ellyn Uram Kaschak Institute for Social Justice for Women and Girls at Binghamton University, generously endowed by Dr. Ellyn Uram Kaschak '65, embodies a steadfast commitment to advancing social justice and equality on a global scale. Rooted in Dr. Kaschak's unwavering feminist dedication, the Institute's mission is to cultivate a more just, fair, inclusive, and equitable world for women and girls. Through a multifaceted approach, the institute empowers Binghamton University's undergraduate and graduate students with cutting-edge research opportunities, experiential learning initiatives, scholarships, and fellowships. Bridging academia and community, the Institute fosters innovative knowledge generation networks, connecting researchers globally and encouraging interdisciplinary perspectives.
Unyielding in its advocacy, the Kaschak Institute embraces diversity, supporting women and girls irrespective of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. Committed to human rights for all, the Institute vehemently opposes any attempts to undermine the rights of any individual. By hosting international and national events, programs, and engaging with global thought leaders, the Institute becomes a catalyst for positive change, leaving an indelible mark on the pursuit of social justice and equality for women and girls.
