The psychophysiological symptoms that people of color may experience living in and navigating through historically white spaces are real and must be discussed.
social justice
Understanding racial battle fatigue
A collective effort for change
The U’s Inaugural vice president for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion gets to work building bridges across campus.
Humans of the U: Tiffany Baffour
“I participated in my first anti-apartheid protest when I was 12 years old. I think that was really a catalyst for me to start thinking about social change and how we can all have an impact on larger social and policy issues.”
First VP for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion named
Mary Ann Villarreal will join the U as the inaugural vice president for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion on July 1, 2019.
University statement on exhibit at the library
The University of Utah’s Marriott Library is one of six national organizations asked to host a juried art exhibit sponsored by The College Book Art Association (CBAA).
PROMOTING ART THROUGH JUSTICE
Groundbreaking sculpture by artist Edgar Arceneaux to be unveiled.
AN INCLUSIVE CAMPUS: IT TAKES US ALL
As in the past, a multi-racial coalition is needed to change campus culture, professor says.
HUMANS OF THE U: KAREN CONE-UEMURA
Life is short and we need to be as beneficial to the world as possible.
NEW SCHOOL ELEVATES ETHNIC AND GENDER STUDIES
U launches School for Cultural and Social Transformation, paving the way for expanded research and educational contributions.
LEAVING THE GANG LIFE
The College of Social Work recently hosted the Rev. Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, a non-profit that helps former gang members start anew.