On October 31, Dr. Gregory Vincent and Dr. Leonard Moore participated in “A Call to Action: A mission to educate on affirmative action and diversity initiatives” hosted by the Black Student Alliance, University Democrats and the Multicultural Engagement Center (MEC). During the forum, Dr. Moore presented on inherent biases and the… read more
Dr. Vincent: The Importance and Power of Free Speech
I have always been an ardent and firm believer in both our constitutional right and the power of free speech. For it is this freedom that protects our unending desire for the truth – one which I never take for granted. Beyond truth, speech empowers our right to scientific discovery,… read more
Statement Regarding YCT Affirmative Action Bake Sale from Dr. Gregory J. Vincent
On Wednesday, the UT chapter of Young Conservatives of Texas (YCT) held a bake sale on the West Mall, where they sold goods to students at varying prices based on their race and gender. This is a repeat of a YCT bake sale held here on campus in September 2013. … read more
Dr. Vincent: UT Earns National Recognition for Diversity and Community Engagement
Dear DDCE Community, It’s with great excitement that I share news of two major accolades The University of Texas at Austin has received because of our division’s work during 2015-16. As many of you know, in 2014 UT Austin was placed on the President’s Higher Education Honor Roll for the… read more
Dr. Vincent: iACT “A Night Under One Sky”
On Tuesday, September 27th Dr. Vincent delivered the keynote address at Interfaith of Central Texas’s “A Night Under One Sky” at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum. Full text is also available below: iACT “A Night Under One Sky” Remarks by Dr. Gregory J. Vincent Good evening. To Simone and… read more
Dr. Vincent: Hobart and William Smith Colleges Convocation
On Monday, August 29th, Dr. Vincent delivered the keynote address of the 2016 Convocation at his alma mater, Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Titled, The Blueprint to Live a Life of Consequence, you can watch video of the address. Full text is also available below:… read more
Dr. Vincent: First black undergraduates at UT triumphed over injustice
The university will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first African American undergraduate students to enroll at UT September 8-11. On Friday, September 9, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the LBJ Auditorium, we will formally honor the 1956 Black undergraduates at Facing the Winds of Change with Dignity,… read more
Celebrating the first Black Undergraduates of 1956
Dear DDCE Community, This fall marks a momentous anniversary as we celebrate 60 years since the first Black undergraduates enrolled at UT Austin. These fearless students more than 70 in all, changed the trajectory of The University of Texas at Austin forever. The Division of Diversity and Community Engagement as… read more
Message from Dr. Vincent Regarding Recent Events
In less than a month, we have witnessed numerous tragedies—the murder of 49, mainly LGBT men and women, mainly Latina/o, in Orlando; the deaths of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile and five police officers in Dallas. Like recent devastating incidents in Charleston, San Bernadino, and Ferguson, and an incident closer to… read more
