The LBJ Foundation is hosting the Summit on Race in America, a seminal event exploring our nation’s continuing racial divide and struggle for equality, on April 8-10 at the LBJ Presidential Library. Co-sponsored by the DDCE, the three-day event will feature an impressive lineup of Civil rights icons, esteemed leaders, activists,… read more
John Hope Bryant to Keynote Sweatt Symposium in May
Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to the DDCE’s 33rd annual Sweatt Symposium on Civil Rights on May 1-2 at Rowling Hall. The title of this year’s event is “Economic Empowerment: The Unfinished Business of Civil Rights.” Recognition of the link between civil rights and economic empowerment can… read more
The People of DDCE: Quỳnh-Hương Nguyễn, GSC Assistant Director
Back when Quỳnh-Hương Nguyễn was an undergraduate at Dominican University, she discovered a new academic interest in women and gender studies, but she wasn’t quite sure where it would lead. “I took a women and gender studies class and became very interested in identity development, social issues and how to… read more
Kudos to DDCE Exemplary Employees!
The DDCE President’s Exemplary Service Award Committee is excited to announce the award recipients for 2018/2019. All of the nominees exhibited incredible dedication and service to the division and the university. Thank you to all the supervisors who took the time to let us know how lucky we are to… read more
Remembering President Powers
Dear DDCE Family, The University community was saddened to hear about the death of former President Bill Powers on Sunday. His passing is especially poignant for many in the DDCE given Powers’ efforts to establish the division. In a message to the UT community on Sunday, President Greg Fenves said,… read more
Project MALES Launches New Policy Brief Series to Help Texas Reach 60x30TX Goal
The Project MALES Research Institute has launched a new Policy Brief Series, publishing short papers addressing policy issues and educational trends for Latino and African American Males. The series aims to identify issues that require policy attention and propose a set of suitable measures to address them. The inaugural policy brief titled… read more
Announcing WIELD Texas, Women’s Executive Career Incubator
The University of Texas Division of Diversity and Community Engagement (DDCE) is launching WIELD Texas, a women’s executive career incubator. WIELD (or Women’s Initiative on Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development) Texas is an initiative of DDCE’s Office of Inclusive Innovation and Entrepreneurship. In its inaugural year, WIELD Texas will accept 25… read more
DDCE Welcomes Thousands of Visitors at Explore UT
Thousands of visitors braved the cold to discover what’s next at the annual Explore UT event on March 2. Amidst the many interactive games, workshops and performances across campus, the DDCE hosted a number of activities throughout the day showcasing the good work of our many centers, units and initiatives.… read more
Little Longhorns Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ 115th Birthday
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, Little Longhorns and friends of UT Elementary School revisited some of his greatest classics—from “Horton Hears a Who!” to “Green Eggs and Ham” to “The Cat in the Hat”—at the annual Dr. Seuss Day event on Monday, March 4. Keeping with tradition, students met… read more
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