Each year, the Center for Social Justice and Public Service at SCU’s School of Law awards the Nancy Wright Social Justice Award in memory of Professor Nancy Wright. Nancy, in partnership with her husband, Professor Eric Wright, led the way in social justice work at Santa Clara Law and inspired generations of students to work for justice. The Award is given to members of the Santa Clara Law community for commendable work in furtherance of social justice and public service. UI faculty, Michelle Oberman and Marlene Bennett, are honored to receive the 2025 Nancy Wright Social Justice Award.
Ms. Bennett joined the Center for Social Justice’s Public Interest and Social Justice Graduation Ceremony on May 22nd to receive the award on behalf of the Unhoused Initiative. The UI is grateful to the Center for Social Justice and Public Service, Prof. Eric Wright, Prof. Vangie Abriel, and Dean Michael Kaufman for selecting us to receive this award in honor of Nancy. We also commend Santa Clara Law for its commitment to upholding the dignity and humanity of our unhoused neighbors.
The Unhoused Initiative at SCU 