Dr. Norm Jones: Reckoning with the Past to Build Inclusive Futures
By Andre LaFontant Amherst, MA — As Amherst College’s inaugural Chief Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Officer, Norm Jones, Ph.D. serves during a contested era of social equity on college campuses.... Read More
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater State University’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity: Founded by American public education pioneer Horace Mann as Bridgewater Normal School 1840, Bridgewater State University (BSU) achieved university status in 2010 having... Read More
Dr. David A. Thomas: Purveyor of Black Consciousness
By Andre LaFontant Atlanta, GA — Since he was a young man, Dr. David A. Thomas knew that he wanted to lead a legacy that would impact the world. This... Read More
Howard University #1 in Sending Black Students to U.S. Medical Schools
Washington, D.C. — Howard University is America’s No. 1 institution for producing Black applicants to U.S. medical schools, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. In the 2017-18 academic year, 118... Read More
Georgianna Meléndez: Inspiring A Generation of D&I Defenders
By Karla Amador Boston, MA — Georgianna Meléndez is the Vice Chancellor and Title IX Coordinator at the University of Massachusetts Boston Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In her... Read More
eCornell Reveals New Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Programs to Build Aware Organizational Cultures
Ithaca, N.Y., — As today’s headlines prove, an inclusive work environment is not just a nice-to-have. It can make or break a company. Engaged employees, a diverse workforce, and an... Read More