Turner Schulman Endowed Research Fund Supports the Center for the Study of Ethnicity, Race, and Immigration

David E. Schulman, C’82, L’85, and Suzanne E. Turner, C’82, parents, have made a gift to create the Turner Schulman Endowed Research Fund in support of the Center for the Study of Ethnicity, Race, and Immigration (CSERI). CSERI is led by Michael Jones-Correa, President’s Distinguished Professor of Political Science.

CSERI, based in the School of Arts and Sciences, is a first-of-its-kind research center, focusing on the intersecting narratives of ethnicity, race, and immigration in U.S. life and supporting research at the faculty, graduate, and undergraduate levels. Support for CSERI is a key priority in the School’s Power of Penn Arts & Sciences campaign.

“I am thrilled that David and Suzie share my excitement about CSERI and Professor Jones-Correa’s leadership,” says Steven J. Fluharty, Dean and Thomas S. Gates, Jr. Professor of Psychology, Pharmacology, and Neuroscience. “The Turner Schulman Endowed Research Fund will allow students to pursue research that matters to them and to all of us invested in greater global understanding.”

“We are delighted to support student research at CSERI and to strengthen the School’s commitment to this interdisciplinary hub on campus,” says Schulman. “This research is especially meaningful to us—I am the son of a French immigrant and Suzie has dedicated her career to advancing civil rights.”

Turner adds, “For generations, Penn has been the place where our family grows our knowledge and deepens our understanding of complex ideas. We’re pleased to create research and learning opportunities for students and to help Penn grow as a leader in this vital field.”

Turner and Schulman are partners at Dechert in Washington, D.C., where Turner is Chair of the firm’s pro-bono practice.

Turner and Schulman previously created the Turner Schulman Scholarship for undergraduates in the College of Arts and Sciences, with preference for students who have demonstrated a strong interest in public service, and the Turner Schulman Internship, which provides financial support for College students interning with human rights organizations.