Costume with care
Irene Ota, diversity coordinator in the College of Social Work, breaks down some of the issues around cultural appropriation and suggests ways we can celebrate Halloween respectfully.
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Building an educational bridge
A $600,000 Mellon Foundation grant will advance new Pacific Islands Studies initiative.
Read MoreCondemning racism: Response to national poster campaign
A number of stickers and posters promoting a white supremacist group were found on campus on Sept. 6, 2018. According to the Anti-Defamation League, this organization is known to use tactics like this on college campuses across the country. The improperly posted flyers and stickers were removed. The University of Utah stands against racism in […]
Read MoreBut I didn’t mean it like that
What exactly are microaggressions, and why are they a big deal?
Read MoreNever again is now
Lecture and art exhibit to focus on remembering and reaffirming commitment to protecting civil rights.
Read MoreMEET THE NEW AMERICANS OF THE U
The New American of Salt Lake – portraits of struggle, spirit and inspiration.
Read MoreSummer of Continuum
Categories: Alumni, Arts & Humanities, Athletics, Belonging, Campus Life, Faculty/Staff, Home Page, Research, Science & Technology, Students
The summer edition of Continuum is hot off the presses.
Read MoreENDLESS GUMPTION
As an African-American man born in a small town in Mississippi during the era of legal segregation, the barriers to achievement could have been endless for Clifton L. Taulbert. But he took to heart the idea that hard work, big dreams and tenacity would bring him success.
Read MoreBRIDGING THE EDUCATIONAL GAP
U students plan daylong conference for Latino high school students.
Read MoreNew AVP strikes the right chord
Nicole Robinson to serve as associate vice president for Equity and Diversity.
Read More“PRESENCE, POWER AND PERSISTENCE”
U hosts second State of Utah Black Affairs Summit, bringing together African-Americans from across the state.
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