Each year the University of Texas Charter School (UT-UCS) educates approximately 3,000 students with a focus on the whole child. The success of the school, which received an “A” rating from the Texas Educational Agency, is remarkable given the serious challenges its students face every day. “Our students don’t have… read more
Meet the DDCE’s Fall and Spring Travel Grantees
Every spring and fall semester, the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement awards a talented group of graduate students with a $250 travel grant so they can share their research with colleagues and scholars at conferences across the globe. Here we would like to introduce you to the fall 2018… 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
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
MLK March Draws Estimated 2,000 to Campus
Martin Luther King Jr.’s 90th birthday celebration drew approximately 2,000 to the University of Texas campus on Monday, Jan. 21, for the kick off of Austin’s annual march from the UT campus to Huston-Tillotson University. Speakers included retired UT staff member Brenda Burt, Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement… read more
100 Passport Giveaway Provides Foundation for Study Abroad for Middle School Students
About 40 students at Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy were encouraged and entertained by Dr. Devin Walker, director of the Office of Global Leadership and Social Impact, and DDCE Assistant Vice President Patrick Patterson as they kicked off a new initiative–the 100 Passport Giveaway. The 100 Passport Giveaway is… read more
Milly Lopez Honored with Diversity FIRST Leadership Excellence Award
Milly Lopez was honored at the Texas Diversity Council 2018 Central Texas Best Practices & Diversity FIRST Awards Luncheon on Oct. 18. She received the Diversity FIRST Leadership Excellence Award. Lopez serves as director of institutional partnerships for the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement (DDCE) where she manages collaboration… read more
Upcoming Services for Students with Disabilities Events
October is Disability Advocacy and Inclusion Month as well as National Disability Employment Awareness Month! To spread awareness about people with disabilities, Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) is hosting several events throughout the month. For more information about these events or to learn more about SSD, call 512-471-6259, videophone 512-410-6644, email ssd@austin.utexas.edu… read more
Join Former SG Vice President Micky Wolf for Coffee
Venture For America Fellow and UT Alum, Micky Wolf, will be on campus this upcoming Monday to meet with student interested in learning about the program. VFA is a two-year fellowship program that matches recent graduates with startups in cities with emerging startup ecosystems, forging a community of entrepreneurs committed to building companies… read more
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