UDC’s Board of Trustees Approves Appointment of Law School Dean
Athletics holds Student-Athlete Recognition Banquet
Athletics holds Student-Athlete Recognition Banquet Awardees at the banquet, which was held at Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant. The UDC Athletics Department hosted its annual Student-Athlete Recognition Banquet
Beta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. advisor wins ‘Advisor of the Year’
Krystal Seabron received the Northeastern Region Undergraduate Chapter Advisor of the Year Award on April 1. The award recognizes a soror who provides outstanding service to an undergraduate chapter in the Northeastern Region. Seabron is a UDC alumna (‘20) who joined Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. in the spring of 2018. As the advisor, she has guided and encouraged the Beta Chapter in several initiatives, including collecting donations for Operation Big Book Bag and hosting Women’s Wellness events.
UDC to sponsor and host 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival and Parade
The University of the District of Columbia is a proud sponsor of the 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival. The University is continuing a partnership with the Festival that began in 2011 during the University’s 160th anniversary celebration in conjunction with the Festival’s centennial celebration
Chemistry professor awarded summer research grant
Dr. Ozlem Dilek, assistant professor of chemistry, has received a summer research grant from Organic Syntheses, Inc. Each grant award provides $8,000 to a PUI faculty member who subsequently chooses an undergraduate coworker from among the students in their department
Global Fairness Initiative announces spring Sapin Fellow
The Global Fairness Initiative (GFI) announced a partnership with UDC College of Arts and Sciences to make the GFI Sapin Fellowship exclusively available to students from the University. Torrey Thomas, a junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in political science and computer science with a concentration in global studies, has been selected as the first UDC Sapin Fellow. This spring, Thomas will join the GFI team working on the issues and programs at the heart of GFI’s mission to create a more equitable, sustainable world for the working poor. Please click here to learn more.
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences faculty member awarded at 37th Annual BEYA STEM Conference
Dr. Bryan Higgs was recognized as a BEYA Modern-Day Technology Leader at the 37th annual BEYA STEM Conference, held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center from February 9-11. Modern-Day Technology Leaders are men and women who are demonstrating outstanding performance in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The BEYA STEM Community “offers K-12 students, college students, corporate, government, military professionals, business, and industry employers with three days of learning, networking, celebrating excellence, and showcasing STEM career opportunities.”
Chief student development and success officer awarded as University Technology Leader of the Year
Dr. William Latham was selected for the EdScoop 50 Awards as University Technology Leader of the Year. EdScoop recognized Latham for effecting change in digital learning and university IT, emphasizing collaboration, student experience and innovation. In its first year, the awards honor the most influential people in the higher education technology community and the most innovative projects that positively impact universities.
CAS Fluid and Dynamics Series presentation focuses on mathematics
Dr. Dorshka Wylie, assistant professor of mathematics and Dr. Shurron Farmer, mathematics program coordinator and assistant professor of mathematics, will present the correlation between algebra skills, pre-calculus, and successful completion of calculus on Thursday, January 26 at 2:00 p.m., at the Van Ness Campus in Building 71, 4th floor.
Students: Complete the UDC On-Campus housing survey for a chance to win prizes
Student feedback is essential, and we would like to know more about your interest in on-campus housing. Please help us better understand what matters most for you. All students are invited to take this brief survey, which includes questions on where you live and your campus housing preferences. Once you complete the survey, you may enter a drawing to win prizes. If you have any questions, please contact survey@bdconnect.com.