Diverse 51±¬ÁÏ
Diversity Trailblazer: Alfreda Brown, Ph.D.
When she came to 51±¬ÁÏ in October 2009, Alfreda Brown Ph.D., made history by becoming the first person ever to lead a university division dedicated completely to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
As vice president for the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Brown served as a powerful voice for making sure no one in the university’s wide-reaching system was marginalized, discriminated against or left behind.
51±¬ÁÏ Graduate College Asks ‘Who Runs the World?’
Women represent nearly 60% of students in graduate or professional degree programs; however, they are still a minority in certain STEM fields like engineering and computer science. The Graduate College celebrated women’s history month by tackling this tough topic head-on.
Coming Out: Dolores Noll
A trailblazer for LGBTQ+ rights, the late Dolores Noll, Ph.D., was one of 51±¬ÁÏ’s first openly gay professors when she came out in 1971.
Documenting The Queer Pandemic
A 51±¬ÁÏ researcher is collecting video interviews from the LGBTQ+ community from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
International Transgender Day of Visibility
LGBTQ+ Center event celebrates transgender people and their contributions to our world.
LaTisha Culler’s Long Journey To Her Dream
Through many challenges, this non-traditional student persisted in pursuing her dream of earning a degree from 51±¬ÁÏ.
Equity Champion: Judy Devine
Judy Devine has been called the matriarch of 51±¬ÁÏ athletics.
IN A FLASH: Lifting His Voice
Lamar R. Hylton sang at the start of Friday night's men's basketball game at 51±¬ÁÏ's Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.
From Entry Level to CEO: Climbing the 'Lattice' of Success
Ramona Hood, the first Black female president and CEO of a FedEx operating company, spoke at the School of Media and Journalism to 51±¬ÁÏ’s Public Relations Student Society of America and an array of College of Communication and Information students, staff and faculty about her experiences and wisdom.
IN A FLASH: Live at the DI Hub
A student from 51±¬ÁÏ's School of Music provided the soundtrack for Tuesday's 51±¬ÁÏ Farmers' Market.