Feb 28, 2020
Remembering Precursor Charles Miles
Charles Murray Miles, one of the first Black undergraduates to attend the University of Texas at Austin passed away on…
Sep 28, 2018
Recap: 1968 Retrospection Panel
In 1968, a small population of African American students—now known as The Precursors—endured significant challenges as they pursued…
May 22, 2017
The DDCE Says Goodbye to Precursor and Opera Star Barbara Smith Conrad
Barbara Conrad at the screening of “When I Rise” in 2011, co-hosted by the DDCE The University of Texas at…
Feb 08, 2017
Celebrating Black History Month 2017
In honor of Black History Month, we rounded up some stories that celebrate the great men and women who championed…
Dec 14, 2016
Recap: 2016 Community Leadership Awards at the Carver
During the holiday season, it’s important to give thanks to the local heroes who are making a positive impact on…
Dec 12, 2016
African American Community Leaders Honored at UT Austin Event
Members of The Precursors salute their alma mater at the university-wide 60th anniversary celebration Sept. 2016. The University of Texas…
Sep 13, 2016
Recap: UT Austin Salutes First Class of Black Undergraduates
This year marks the 60th anniversary of UT’s first class of African American undergraduates. Throughout the Black Alumni Homecoming weekend…
Sep 07, 2016
Honoring the Precursors: A Full List of Celebratory Events, Sept. 8-11
The University of Texas at Austin will celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Precursors, the first group of African American…
Sep 02, 2016
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…
Sep 01, 2016
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…
