June is Immigrant Heritage Month—a celebration of our shared heritage as a nation of immigrants and a time to reflect on the many ways immigrants contribute to our society. In honor of this nationwide effort to celebrate immigration in America, we asked several students to tell us about their experiences… read more
Incoming Longhorns Discover Opportunities to Give Back During Summer Orientation
Every year, thousands of incoming Longhorns come to summer orientation to get ready for the fall semester. In addition to learning the basics about college life, they’re also discovering the significance of the university’s core value: To transform lives for the benefit of society. For the first time, summer orientation… read more
Thank You Cain Foundation! Summer School Underway at UTES
While other kids are likely at a local swimming pool on this hot June day, rising fifth-grade UT Elementary School students are chatting excitedly about a 300-page book they have finished reading called The One and Only Ivan. In the adjoining room, fourth-graders proudly display virtual zoo habitats they are… read more
UTES Teacher Rebecca Vore Champions East Austin Garden Alliance
Wellness teacher Rebecca Vore has spearheaded a unique partnership between UT Elementary School, Brooke Elementary (AISD), Metz Elementary (AISD), and Sustainable Food Center to create a new East Austin School Garden Alliance. The Alliance kicked off at the Sustainable Food Center’s Downtown Farmer’s Market on Saturday, May 20, where students… read more
DDCE’s Biggest Milestones
The Forty Acres has seen quite a few changes over the years—from statue removals to new degree offerings in ethnic studies to a landmark Supreme Court case. We rounded up a few moments from the past 10 years that have sparked important discussions about campus climate and altered the university’s… read more
Former UIL Athlete, UT Alum Leo Manzano Reflects on Journey to the Olympics
For more than a decade, Leo Manzano has amassed an expansive collection of prizes from countless competitions. But of all the colorful ribbons and gleaming trophies adorning his walls and shelves, his most precious memento is the memory of his first race. “As a young child, I will always remember… read more
Mission Moments: Dr. Jacob Ptacek, SPURS Coordinator
No matter what vocation you choose, writing will always be an essential skill. Whether you’re an anthropologist drafting a research proposal, a nonprofit director seeking grants or an advertising executive creating a big presentation, you must have a solid foundation in grammar and style. This is an important lesson Dr.… read more
Recap: Austin Community Bids Farewell to UT’s Diversity & Community Engagement VP Dr. Gregory J. Vincent
On Tuesday, June 13, the DDCE joined the greater Austin community in wishing Dr. Gregory Vincent farewell as he prepares to leave the Forty Acres to assume his new role as the 27th president of his alma mater, Hobart and William Smith Colleges in New York. The first person to… read more
Recap: 2017 Asian American Community Leadership Awards
On Wednesday, June 7, the DDCE and the Office of the President celebrated three community leaders and one organization at the annual Asian American Community Leadership Awards ceremony. Longtime Austin resident Ronald Cheng, owner of Chinatown, received the legacy award for his outstanding service to the Asian American community. A… read more
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