Haury Program reflects on a decade of partnerships to address society's 'wicked problems'

The Agnese Nelms Haury Program in Environment and Social Justice was established in 2014 with a vision to address society's "wicked problems" posed by social and environmental challenges. In the decade since, the program, located within the Arizona Institute for Resilience, has funded ideas that have gone on to become lasting partnerships and research centers, with a particular focus on the sovereignty and resilience of Indigenous communities.

The Haury Program will mark the 10th year milestone with events throughout the next year, beginning on Friday, Oct. 11, with the unveiling of a new garden near the Women's Plaza of Honor dedicated to Agnese Nelms Haury. It will also recognize seven Women of Haury, who co-created the program's vision and mission. Toni M. Massaro, the Haury Program's executive director, said the event is a chance for the program and its partners to reflect on the decade of achievements, recognize the people behind the work and prepare for the next chapter. "We want to take an admiration break, a gratitude break, and an opportunity to tell the Haury story coherently to an audience that knows pieces of our work, but may not apprehend the full arc of Mrs. Haury's incredible legacy," said Massaro, who is also Regents Professor of law and dean emerita of the James E. Rogers College of Law. "It's a celebration and an anticipation of the future."

For a full story on Mrs. Haury and the Haury Program, written by Kyle Mittan, please visit the UA News website.