Samantha Simon, a graduate student in the Department of Sociology, has been honored with a $1,000 UT OLLI NOVA Annual Scholars Award for her research on police department training academies in Texas. The funding will help Simon complete the data collection phase of her project. She will then spend a year observing hiring processes… read more
DDCE Lecture Series: Dr. Melissa Chavez on Best Practices in Alternative Education Programs K-12
Dr. Melissa Chavez, associate vice president and the superintendent of the University of Texas Charter School System, will discuss best practices in alternative education programs at a DDCE Lecture Series event on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 3 p.m. at the Texas Union (UNB, Santa Rita Room). Her discussion will explore the… read more
Front Porch Gathering to Address Food Deserts in and Around Austin
The Center for Community Engagement presents a Front Porch Gathering discussion about food deserts and health resources in Austin and surrounding areas on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m. at the Huston-Tillotson Student Union, located on 900 Chicon St. About the event: Portions of Austin, largely communities of color, are categorized as… read more
Dr. Suchitra Gururaj Named to APLU Commission
Kudos are in order for Assistant Vice President Suchitra Gururaj. The Association of Public and Land Grant Universities has named Dr. Gururaj to its newly formed executive committee for the Commission on Economic and Community Engagement (CECE). The CECE was established to lead and coordinate APLU’s mission pillar of “expanding engagement.”… read more
Spring 2019 Accolades
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding faculty members who have been honored with awards for their impact on communities in Austin and across the state of Texas. UIL’s Charles Breithaupt Inducted into Hall of Honor Charles Breithaupt, associate vice president and UIL executive director, was inducted into the City of… read more
In Memoriam: The DDCE Says Goodbye to Staff and Friends of the University
We fondly remember staff and community leaders who have recently passed. John Saunders Chase Jr. The Honorable John Saunders Chase Jr., the oldest son of Drucie and John Saunders Chase, passed away in January. Although not a University of Texas alumnus like his father, he has been supportive of the university… read more
Explore Law Grad Takes Diabetes Advocacy to Capitol Hill on Archer Fellowship
As president and founder of Type Texas, UT Austin’s first chapter of the College Diabetes Network, Steven Santoyo has been advocating for disability rights and awareness throughout his undergraduate career. Now as he closes in on his senior year, he has taken his advocacy work to Capitol Hill, where he… read more
DDCE Lecture Series: Rubén Cantú on Diversity and Inclusion in Today’s Marketplace
Rubén Cantú, executive director of inclusive innovation and entrepreneurship, will give a talk titled “How Inclusivity Drives Innovation in Today’s Leading Companies” on Feb. 5, 12-1:30 p.m. at the Texas Union, Eastwoods Room. The event is part of the DDCE Lecture Series. Event summary: True innovation is understanding your customer so… read more
2019 Black Student-Athlete Summit Recap
More than 400 people from colleges and schools across the country came to The University of Texas at Austin to attend the fifth annual Black Student-Athlete Summit held Jan. 9-11 at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center. Attendees included professional athletes, athletic directors, coaches, professors and mental health professionals—all… read more
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