The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health recently announced the recipients of the 2017 Ima Hogg Scholarship. The recipients are selected on the basis of academic achievement and their commitment to providing mental health services after graduation. This year, the 11 graduate social work students, from universities across Texas, will receive… read more
Project MALES, Con Mi MADRE Students Wrap Up Leadership Summer Camp
This week, a large gathering of students in two academic success programs—Project MALES and Con Mi MADRE—have explored the power of leadership and resilience through several interactive self-reflection activities at the inaugural Leadership Summer Camp. With a focus on “resiliency through leadership,” the summer program is helping students learn about… read more
High School Athletes Get Opportunity to Experience UT
The African American Male Research Initiative (AAMRI) College for a Day program kept it real Wednesday, July 19, when 49 high school athletes from Houston’s Madison and Kashmere high schools visited UT Austin. Four students from Austin schools joined in the mentoring event, too. Interim VP for Diversity and Community… read more
Moore to Speak to Owners of NFL, NBA, MBL Teams
Leonard N. Moore, interim vice president of diversity and community engagement and the George Littlefield Professor of American History at The University of Texas at Austin, will address professional sports owners this week at the Seventh Annual Global Sports Summit in Aspen. The Summit is a gathering of franchise owners… read more
Message from the Interim Vice President
Dear DDCE Family, Today is my first official day as Interim VP for the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement. Since the creation of the DDCE in 2007 we have made a remarkable impact on the campus and in the community. Dr. Vincent’s leadership has given us the distinction of… read more
UIL Announces Six Winners of 2016-17 Lone Star Cup
The University Interscholastic League (UIL) recently announced the six winners of the 2016-17 UIL Lone Star Cup. Conroe The Woodlands won its sixth overall UIL Lone Star Cup trophy (tied-3rd all-time) with state championships in boys cross country, girls swimming & diving and boys track & field. The Conference 6A… read more
DDCE Welcomes Leonard N. Moore as Interim VP of Diversity and Community Engagement
DDCE welcomes Dr. Leonard N. Moore as he begins his first official day as interim vice president for diversity and community engagement. Moore, who has served as senior associate vice president for academic diversity initiatives and holds the George W. Littlefield Professorship in American History, has been at UT Austin… read more
Aspiring Lawyers Kick Off First Week of Discover Law
This week, a group of rising sophomores and juniors from UT Austin and Huston-Tillotson University have kicked off the first leg of their five-week journey into the world of law. From July 10 through Aug. 11, they will be participating in DiscoverLaw.org PLUS, an immersive residential program that prepares students… read more
Project MALES, Con Mi MADRE to Partner on 2017 Leadership Summer Camp
Nearly 100 students (grades 6-12) from schools across Central Texas will come together at UT Austin to explore the power of leadership and resilience at a four-day Leadership Summer Camp July 19-22 at the School of Social Work Building. The event is hosted by Con Mi MADRE, a nonprofit that… read more
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