Dr. William Darity, Jr. was among 56 distinguished experts elected to the National Academy of Social Insurance. He was approved by The Board of Directors of the National Academy of Social Insurance, bringing the total active membership to over 1,100. The Academy advances solutions to challenges facing the nation by increasing public understanding of how social insurance contributes to economic security. This mission encompasses established social insurance programs – Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security, Medicare – as well as related policy areas, including Universal Family Care, health security, other social protection programs, and private employee benefits. Find more information about this honor here.