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Mission Moments: Kate Biberdorf
By Jessica Sinn • July 14, 2016 Like the explosive chemical reactions in her “Chemistry Circus” demonstrations, Dr. Kate Biberdorf is a force to be reckoned with. Dressed in goggles and a blue fire-retardant lab coat, she’s constantly moving around in a blur from one experiment to the next, showing students the wonders of science. Whether they’re making…
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Celebrating Pride Month
Meet Lisa Moore, director of the LGBTQ Studies Program and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights By Jessica Sinn • June 27, 2022 Lisa Moore came to UT Austin by way of Calgary, Canada, where her family had a cattle farm amidst the stunning backdrop of the Canadian Rockies. After earning her Ph.D. in English and a minor in Women’s…
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Celebrating Pride Month
Meet Shane Whalley, Steve Hicks School of Social Work adjunct assistant professor and owner of Daring Dialogues Consulting By Jessica Sinn • June 27, 2022 Growing up in a conservative household in Southern Indiana, Shane Whalley was always taught to not speak about religion, sex, politics and money outside of the home. Looking back at those days, Whalley laughingly points…
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The Power of Community and Connection
Meet several members of the new Texas McNair Graduate Association By Jessica Sinn • March 28, 2023 During the height of the pandemic—a stressful time of isolation and disconnect for many members of the Longhorn community—Dr. Eric Dieter, executive director in the Longhorn Center for Academic Equity (LCAE), reached out to some graduate students to see about starting…
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Where Are They Now? Meet several outstanding DDCE grad student alums
Over the past 10 years, the DDCE has sponsored more than 120 graduate students. During their time in the division, they worked with mentors and took advantage of professional development opportunities to prepare for their future careers. We caught up with a few outstanding alums to learn more about their good work and how they…
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The People of DDCE: Mike Gutierrez
Meet Mike Gutierrez, program coordinator for Project MALES, a K-12 initiative that prepares young men of color for academic success. He oversees daily operations for mentoring activities and plays an important role in building partnerships with Austin area school districts and community leaders. Since Gutierrez joined the program as a graduate student in 2013, he has…
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The People of DDCE: Yulanda McCarty-Harris
By Jessica Sinn • September 6, 2017 Based on her own experiences as a reporter, lawyer, marathon runner and university-wide equity and inclusion leader, Yulanda McCarty-Harris offers some valuable career advice for students. “Diversify your resume,” she says. “It’s the best way to create a niche for yourself that others may not have.” True to her own words,…
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Opinion: Why Schools should Make Mentoring a Top Priority
By Jessica Sinn • August 12, 2016 In just a few weeks, students will embark on their first day of school—the one day of the year when everyone in the classroom starts off with a clean slate. For most students, this is a time of hope and possibilities. However, for many of our students of color—particularly males—the motivation…
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
By Jessica Sinn • September 22, 2020 Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 through October 15. During this time of recognition, education and celebration, we asked several members of the university community to share how they honor their respective cultures and the history behind them. Rodrigo AguayoStudent Mentoring Program Coordinator, Project MALES What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean…
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Recap: Project MALES 10-Year Celebration
By Jessica Sinn • May 3, 2021 Project MALES commemorated its 10-year milestone at a virtual event titled “A Decade of Empowering Male Students of Color” on Thursday, April 29. Below are a few highlights from the event featuring the many students, faculty and research affiliates, mentors and higher education leaders who made Project MALES a success throughout this past…
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