Dear DDCE Family, On Tuesday, President Fenves delivered his third State of the University address during which he discussed the university’s longstanding commitment to the educational benefits of racial and ethnic diversity as well as our university’s greatest purpose – to unlock the potential of our ideas. In discussing his… read more
Front Porch Gathering to Discuss Education Equity in East Austin, Sept. 19
The geographically determined social and economic conditions of K-12 students in Austin, Texas continue to define their education experience. This reality helps explain disparate learning outcomes and disparities in access to resources for students living east of Interstate 35. The research of Dr. Terrance Green, assistant professor of educational leadership… read more
The People of DDCE: Jeff Becker
Jeff Becker exemplifies what it means to be a Longhorn: He strives to create positive change in the world by assisting communities in Austin. As an executive assistant in DDCE, Becker does this by providing organizational support for Office of the Vice President and Community and External Relations operations. “I… read more
#WhatStartsHere: Royale Reeves, Peers for Pride Student Educator
Meet Royale Reeves, a student educator in the Gender and Sexuality Center’s Peers for Pride program. Since joining the GSC, Reeves has found their passion for helping people in a community counseling setting. We sat down with Reeves to learn more about their experiences here at UT Austin, and how… read more
UT Austin Honored with 2017 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
The University of Texas at Austin has received the 2017 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award (HEED) from INSIGHT into Diversity magazine. This is the sixth consecutive year the university has earned this national honor recognizing colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. HEED Award recipients… read more
Message from the Interim Vice President: DACA Announcement Brings Uncertainty for Some UT Austin Students
The Division of Diversity and Community Engagement was founded on the ideal that the strength of The University of Texas at Austin is due to our wide range of perspectives and experiences, which in turn enrich our learning community. And for the last decade we’ve been focused on expanding opportunities… read more
The People of DDCE: Yulanda McCarty-Harris
Based on her own experiences as a reporter, lawyer, marathon runner and university-wide equity and inclusion leader, Yulanda McCarty-Harris offers some valuable career advice for students. “Diversify your resume,” she says. “It’s the best way to create a niche for yourself that others may not have.” True to her own… read more
Leonard N. Moore to Hold Weekly Office Hours
Interim Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement Leonard N. Moore will hold office hours every Friday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:00 p.m. in Main 12. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to drop by the office during those hours to discuss issues around campus climate, diversity and national or local… read more
#WhatStartsHere: Justin Roberson, Aspiring International Lawyer
Justin Roberson is an international relations and global studies/linguistics senior who plans on pursuing a challenging career in international law. An aspiring polyglot, Roberson’s favorite hobby is studying languages and culture. On any given weekend, he’s watching movies in Mandarin or conjugating verbs in Spanish. We sat down with him… read more
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