Aug 10, 2015
A Q&A with English Alumna Ashley Hope Pérez, Author of ‘Out of Darkness’
In March 1937 a gas leak caused a massive explosion that killed almost 300 children and teachers at a…
Aug 10, 2015
An Introduction: Thematic faculty initiative at the University of Texas at Austin
The Division of Diversity and Community Engagement seeks to transform learning, teaching, research and service in an effort to support…
Jul 27, 2015
Educational Psychologist Delves into the True Psychology of African American Students
In this excerpt from the introduction to his new book, The Myth of Black Anti-Intellectualism: A True Psychology…
Jul 15, 2015
Dr. Leonard Moore Lands Alcalde’s ‘Texas 10’
Texas Exes ranks Dr. Moore among the Alcalde’s top 10 most talented, inspiring professors ever to walk the Forty Acres.
Jun 01, 2015
Off to a Good Start
After completing the five-week Summer Bridge Program, incoming freshmen start their first day of school with confidence and poise. Not only do they complete six hours of college classes, they also have a built-in network of friends and mentors.
Jun 01, 2015
Farewell, President Powers
Take a look back at one of the nation’s most ardent defenders of diversity in higher education.
Jun 01, 2015
Students Interrupted
Law School research fellow Meg Clifford aims to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline by helping young students expunge Class C misdemeanors from their records and get into the college-going mindset.
Apr 09, 2015
Dr. Kentya Ford: Examining Behaviors of African American College Students
Dr. Kentya Ford, assistant professor of health outcomes and pharmacy practice, is dedicated to developing courses that can help future…
Apr 09, 2015
Dr. Miyong Kim: Advancing Healthcare at the Community Level
Professor of Nursing and DDCE Associate Vice President for Community Health Engagement Dr. Miyong Kim has dedicated much of her career…
Apr 09, 2015
Dr. Eric Tang: Empowering Underserved Austin Residents
Dr. Eric Tang was first appointed a faculty fellow with the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement in 2008 as…