University of Evansville Receives Leading Colleges Award for Social Justice
Evansville, IND. (10/15/2024) — The University of Evansville (UE) has been recognized with the prestigious Leading Colleges Award for Social Justice, highlighting the institution's commitment to fostering equity, inclusivity, and transformative education. The award specifically celebrated two groundbreaking initiatives at UE: the Journey to Justice program and the university's Social Justice major.
The Leading Colleges Award for Social Justice is given annually to colleges that demonstrate a strong commitment to addressing social issues and promoting justice through education, policy, and community outreach.
"This recognition highlights the hard work of our faculty, students, and staff who are dedicated to building a more just society," said Dr. Valerie Stein, Professor of Religious Studies and Program Director of Social Justice. "Programs like Journey to Justice and UE's Social Justice major show the impact and experiential learning opportunities our education offers to students."
Journey to Justice is an 8-day bus tour that gives hands-on experiences, so students have the chance to visit important historical sites and learn about Civil Rights movements firsthand. UE's Social Justice major combines academic study with field experience in order to equip students to address complex problems in local communities and the world. It prepares graduates to work in fields such as law, public policy, non-profit organizations, and community activism.
To learn more about the Leading Colleges Award, please click here.
The University of Evansville is a private, comprehensive university with a solid foundation in the arts and sciences and professional schools in business, engineering, education, and health sciences. Established in 1854, UE is recognized across the globe for its rich tradition of innovative, academic excellence and dynamic campus community of #Changemakers.
Home of the Purple Aces, UE is located in the southwestern region of Indiana and offers over 75 majors, 17 Division I sports, and a unique study abroad experience at Harlaxton, the University's very own Victorian manor located in the countryside of England. For more information, please visit evansville.edu.
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