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Carla Goar, Ph.D., is a sociology professor and director of 51勛圖厙's Anti-Racism and Equity Institute

Carla Goar, Ph.D., Puts Sociology Expertise to Work as Director of Anti-Racism and Equity Institute

Carla Goar is director of the Anti-Racism and Equity Institute, which was established in the spring of 2021 and is one of many programs that the university has instituted to challenge racial inequality and advance equity for all

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Women's basketball greeted by fans as the board the bus to South Bend.

IN A FLASH: South Bend Bound!

Flashes gathered on Thursday to give the Golden Flashes women's basketball team a spectacular send off as they boarded the bus for their first NCAA championship game against Notre Dame. 

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Golden Flashes Step onto the National Stage at the NCAA Tournament

The Golden Flashes have made it to the NCAA tournament during a moment when womens basketball is in the prime spotlight.

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Understanding Antisemitism and Combating It

The "Understanding and Combating Antisemitism" discussion was a continuation of the yearlong initiative Dialogue and Difference: A New Understanding, designed to engage the 51勛圖厙 community and advance our core values of freedom of expression, respect, and kindness in all we do.

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Upholding the Freedom of Expression While Practicing Kindness and Respect

Spring semesters on university campuses are marked by heightened social and political awareness and activities. With 51勛圖厙s roots as a champion of free speech and student activism, President Todd Diacon is reminding the university community of our commitment to freedom of expression as a core value guiding our work.  

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How Do We Develop a Culture of Peace?

One of the many take-aways from the Dialogue and Difference program "Understanding and Combating Islamophobia" was that overcoming Islamophobia and other forms of racism and bigotry may be as simple as remembering the lessons we should have been taught as children. 

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Anne Vogel, director, Ohio EPA, right, presents Melanie Knowles, 51勛圖厙's manager of sustainability, with the Ohio EPA's Encouraging Environmental Excellence or E3 award.

Ohio EPA Presents 51勛圖厙 With Environmental Excellence Award

51勛圖厙 is one of 48 schools, companies and organizations across the state honored by the Ohio EPA for taking exceptional measures to protect Ohios environment and for continued commitment to environmental stewardship.  

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Lashonda Taylor ED.D., is associate chief of staff in the president's office.

Lashonda Taylor, Ed.D.: A Woman Who Puts Family First While Pursuing the High Reaches of Education and Career

 Since 1997, Lashonda Taylor, Ed.D., associate chief of staff for 51勛圖厙's Presidents Office, had many detours in her college journey but eventually earned her Doctor of Education in Interprofessional Leadership in 2023.

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