By Bob Wright, Texas A&M University at Galveston Highlights The conference is headlined by Dr. Margaret Salazar-Porzio and Christian Picciolini Registration is open Enabling and facilitating constructive dialogue and interaction that enhances inclusion and diversity efforts in higher education is the goal of Texas A&M University at Galveston’s…
Teacher helping high school students with technology. (iStock) By Heather Gillin, Texas A&M University College of Education & Education & Human Development In 1972 Title IX was enacted, ensuring the right to education free from sex discrimination. Although this was a giant leap for educational equality for women,…
By Leslie Lee, Texas A&M University College of Geosciences Navigating the 5,200-acre Texas A&M University campus just got a little simpler for Aggies with disabilities, thanks to recent improvements made to the Texas A&M Aggie Map. Students, faculty and staff on an interdisciplinary development GIS Team successfully designed new…
By Lauren Holtmeier, Texas A&M University Bush School of Government & Public Service The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University strives to create principled public servants for the future. The Bush School is also dedicated to ensuring the presence of diverse voices in this…
By Heather Gillin, Texas A&M University College of Education and Human Development Sidewalks are created with enough room for one person using a wheelchair to move comfortably alongside an individual without disabilities. However, what happens when two people using wheelchairs want to travel side by side on a…
ACE Award winner and Ph.D. student Bara Safarova, addresses Hackathon ’18 judges. (Texas A&M University College of Architecture) By Sarah Wilson, Texas A&M University College of Architecture By diligently working to remove barriers for people with disabilities on the Texas A&M campus, Bara Safarova, a doctoral student in architecture, will…
President & CEO of Girls Inc. Judy Vredenburgh attend the Girls Inc. Los Angeles Celebration Luncheon at Beverly Hills Hotel on November 20, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Mike Windle/Getty Images) By Lauren Holtmeier, Texas A&M University Bush School of Government & Public Service Girls Inc. President and CEO Judy…
Daryl Davis attends the TDI Awards during the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival at Spring Studios on April 25, 2017 in New York City. (Rob Kim/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival) By Texas A&M University Libraries The Texas A&M University Libraries Diversity Advancement Committee will host author, musician and activist Daryl…
International Week activities include students from East Asia with training in this ancient art will drawing temporary Henna tattoos. By Sondra White, Division of Student Affairs, and Jamie Arrexi, MSC Student Programs Office Explore the world in one week by attending one of a dozen cultural events during International…