In Education We Trust
The Trust.Education is the official website of the newly established endowment of the Institute for Social Sciences & Humanities (ISSH). As an endowment, we are devoted to nurturing the university’s sustainability, growth, and long-term flourishing, ensuring that ISSH continues to inspire learning, critical thinking, and social impact for generations to come. Recognized as a 501c3 charitable organization, ISSH welcomes your support. All donations are tax-deductible and directly contribute to advancing its mission.
ISSH in a Glance
Our Impact
Mana, a young scholar who began her academic journey at the ISSH Graduate School in her home country, completed our master’s program with distinction, producing outstanding research that culminated in a widely recognized book published by our University press. The education and mentorship she received at ISSH empowered her to advance her academic path, leading to her admission to a PhD program in Canada, where she continues to pursue her research. Her story reflects how accessible, high-quality education can open doors and transform lives.
Participating in the 2023–2024 MA in Social Studies program at ISSH was a transformative experience. This experience became a stepping stone for my continued academic path, I could moved to Canada and I am now pursuing a PhD in Political Science at the University of Alberta. I remain profoundly grateful to ISSH for its role in shaping my scholarly and civic outlook.
Amin
My thesis, which received top distinction, is forthcoming with ISSH University Press. With ISSH’s recommendation, I received a research opportunity at the International Institute of Social History in the Netherlands, and I am now continuing my studies at Utrecht University. I remain deeply grateful to ISSH for its inspiring academic environment and unwavering support throughout my scholarly path.
Reyhane
Our Supporters
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Tohidi-Alamdari Founding Gift
The Institute for Social Sciences and Humanities (ISSH), proudly announced a landmark founding gift from Professor Nayereh Tohidi (Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies) and Professor Kazem Alamdari (Professor Emeritus of Sociology), both from California State University, Northridge. The couple’s extraordinary $1.5 million pledge establishes the cornerstone of ISSH’s newly created Endowment for Free Education and Research, ensuring the long-term sustainability of its mission to deliver independent, high-quality, and uncensored education to learners around the world.
Ways To Give
The need for independent knowledge has never been greater. ISSH stands for free, critical, and uncensored education that empowers change where it’s most needed. But lasting impact requires shared responsibility. Your contribution helps us sustain this mission, supporting scholars, advancing open learning, and keeping intellectual freedom alive for the next generation.
We thank you already for standing with us in any way you find meaningful.
Join the Endowment
Help us grow a strong foundation for the future.
Create a Named Fund
Celebrate someone special or your own values with a fund that lasts.
Leave a Legacy
Include us in your estate plan to make a lasting impact.
Corporate Giving & Sponsorship
Partner with us to advance shared educational goals.
Make a Donation
Give today and help ideas flourish immediately.
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Opportunities for Partnerships
A Shared Path Toward Change. We believe that if we ask others to support our mission, we must equally be ready to support theirs. We actively seek collaboration with like-minded institutions, social enterprises, corporations, and nonprofits that share our commitment to advancing knowledge, equity, and sustainable development. Over more than a decade, we have built […]