Join Stephanie Lang & Jacki Hecht this Thursday, March 4th from 9:30-10:00am on KAZI for the ZUMBI Radio Show! Our guest this month, Jacki Hecht, has a masters’ degree in Oncology Nursing and is the Managing Director of the AMEN program at the UT Austin School of Nursing. In… read more
CRT LatinX COVID-19 Townhall
The LatinX/Hispanic community in Austin has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic of COVID-19. Many have lost their jobs, reliable sources of income, faced housing and food insecurities, and are battling mental health issues. What is even more, the Latinx/Hispanic community is facing higher hospitalization rates, vaccination shortages, and higher… read more
Spring 2021 Community Classroom
Register Today! Austin-area residents are invited to participate in The Community Classroom: A Space for Learning and Advocacy, which offers low-cost courses designed to equip participants with the advocacy skills they need to make a positive difference in their neighborhoods. Developed by UT Austin’s Center for Community Engagement, the classes… read more
A Campus-Wide Message from VP LaToya Smith
By Jessica Sinn • January 21, 2021 Dear Longhorns, As we begin the spring semester, I would like to introduce myself and tell you how honored I am to serve as the next vice president of diversity and community engagement. On Dec. 14, I was appointed as the Division of Diversity and Community… read more
Exciting News for Colony Park
On October 29th, the Austin City Council approved $40,000 to invest in the Colony Park Sustainable Community Initiative (CPSCI). This investment will contribute to the Initiative’s 8 Pillar plan, including improved mobility, access to healthy food, and improved educational opportunities for the community. Check out the article below about our… read more