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The University's annual Diversity Conference kicks off a day of discussion with a keynote address from CNN political analyst Ana Navarro.

President Richard Feldman recently announced that he has engaged the support of the consulting firm DeEtta Jones and Associates to help guide key elements of the University鈥檚 equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts.

Kenneth B. Morris Jr. spoke to a University gathering Thursday about his goal of creating helping to end human trafficking, and was presented with the University's Frederick Douglass Medal.

Kevin Beckford talks about why diversity matters as he begins his new role as the University's first senior director of staff diversity, equity, and inclusion. 鈥淚 actually think it鈥檚 a work in progress,鈥� he says. 鈥淚 don鈥檛 think you ever achieve a plateau where you can say, 鈥榃e鈥檙e there.鈥欌��

In this final spending bill, Congress rejected many of the cuts and program eliminations proposed by the Administration in its FY18 budget request and instead provided increases to federal investments in scientific research, education, student aid, and healthcare programs.

Experts trained in a method of conflict resolution called 鈥渞estorative practices鈥� have been engaged by the University to rebuild trust in the wake of the White Report. Members of the University community who are interested in learning more are encouraged to attend a workshop, "Healing Harm and Rebuilding Community Through Restorative Practices,鈥� on Monday, March 26, in the Wegmans Hall auditorium.

Cannon will collaborate with IT leaders and , data officers for initiatives in eight key data domains鈥攆inance, human resources, student, research, faculty, clinical, facilities, and alumni & advancement. Her appointment begins July 1.

As dean of the faculty of AS&E, Hall will be responsible for academic, administrative, and financial aspects of School of Arts & Sciences, the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, and the undergraduate College. Interim Dean of Faculty Richard Waugh will rejoin the Office of the Provost as vice provost for research.

An expert in teen鈥損arent relationships, psychology professor Judith Smetana is being recognized by her peers with the 2018 John P. Hill Memorial Award from the Society for Research on Adolescence.

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The newly formed Commission on Women and Gender Equity in Academia, chaired by associate professor of biomedical engineering Amy Lerner, left, and medical student Antoinette Esce 鈥�15 has agreed to recommendations for clearer policies related to such issues as sexual harassment and intimate relationships, but is calling for further action to address what they say are more central issues of gender inequity.

Lawrence (Larry) Kudlow '69 has been named director of the White House's National Economic Council, making him one of President Donald Trump's top economic advisors.