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New Leadership Program at Emory & Henry College: Receives $50,000 Gift from Holston Foundation

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Students in the region will now have a new opportunity to develop key leadership skills in the area of diversity, equity, inclusion, civic engagement and social justice at Emory & Henry College due to a generous gift of $50,000 from the Holston Foundation.

Emory & Henry College Kicks off Black History Month Celebration

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Emory & Henry College will kick off its month-long celebration of Black History with featured speaker Dr. William "Bill" H. Turner. His talk will take place at the Van Dyke Center on the Emory Campus in the Board of Visitors Lounge on Wednesday, February 2, at 7:30 p.m. and is open to the public.

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion recognizes Native American Heritage Month

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0400

National Native American, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month is observed in November and pays tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans.

The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commemorates Pride Month

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Happy Pride, Y'all!

The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion wants to wish our LGBTQ+ friends and family a Happy Pride! We stand in solidarity and affirm our commitment to with the Queer community and affirm that gay and trans rights are human rights. During the month of June and all subsequent months we encourage our gay sisters, brothers & siblings to "be who you be!"

The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Reflects on the Anniversary of the Death of George Floyd

Tue, 25 May 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Today marks the anniversary of the death of George Floyd who was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis. We have witnessed a year of sustained political unrest as Mr. Floyd's death brought international attention and global protest against police brutality.

May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness Month & Jewish American Heritage Month

Sat, 01 May 2021 04:00:00 -0400

The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is commemorating & celebrating May as Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Jewish American Heritage Month. We invite all of you to join us as we celebrate!

Emory & Henry ushers in new academic year with focus on inclusion

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0400

As some students return to the campus of Emory & Henry College and most start their studies remotely due to the global pandemic, concerns for social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion remain at the forefront of dialogue on campus as well as in the country.

Emory & Henry Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion update

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0400

Emory & Henry unequivocally supports the organized efforts around the world that seek to disrupt the deeply entrenched systematic mistreatment and discrimination.

President Wells Addresses Our LGBTQ+ Community

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0400

Emory & Henry is celebrating Pride Month by providing outreach and support to the Emory & Henry LGBTQ+ Community.

Emory & Henry College Recognized as a College of Distinction

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0400

The Colleges of Distinction recognition promotes engagement over prestige.

Project PROMISE Comes to Emory & Henry Through the Awarding of a Grant

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0500

The Arthur Vining Davis Foundation has awarded Emory & Henry College as one of seven Appalachian College Association (ACA) colleges with a grant to initiate Project PROMISE, a collaborative program to help college campuses identify their strengths and weaknesses regarding diversity and inclusion.