Mary Otu Okley ’24, an international relations and security studies major from Woodbridge, Virginia, attended the Careers in Energy Diversity Student Conference Oct. 7-9.
Lynchburg celebrates LGBTQ+ culture with ‘Lavender Week’ Oct. 19-23
“Lavender Week,” a celebration of LGBTQ+ culture, will be held Oct. 19-23 at the University of Lynchburg.
Lynchburg awarded grant to support diversity initiatives
A $52,000 grant from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund will help Lynchburg’s Office of Equity and Inclusion move forward with a brand-new project: Home for Hornets.
Lynchburg names vice president for inclusive excellence
Diversity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Robert L. Canida II has been appointed vice president for inclusive excellence by the University of Lynchburg’s new president, Dr. Alison Morrison-Shetlar, in one of her first official acts.
Lynchburg Q affinity group recognized by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine
The University of Lynchburg’s Q affinity group was recently named a recipient of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine’s 2020 Inspiring Affinity Group Award.
Lynchburg College selected to participate in CIC Diversity, Civility, and the Liberal Arts Institute
University of Lynchburg is one of 26 institutions selected by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) to participate in the inaugural Diversity, Civility, and the Liberal Arts Institute, to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 3–6, 2018. University of Lynchburg will send a team including Dr. Sally Selden, vice president and dean for academic […]
Students lead diversity initiatives among their peers
Two new student advocates are helping more people at University of Lynchburg understand and appreciate diversity. The Office of Multicultural Services recently hired Iris Perez ’17 and Laura Arriaza ’20 as Student Diversity Liaisons. These students facilitate workshops, presentations, and discussions on diversity. They also work with student organizations, athletic teams, and clubs around campus […]
