Tiffani Jackson founded The Onyx connect to share positive stories and insights of those who are underrepresented.
The Onyx Connect: A positive news resource for students of color
Topic: Student Life
Team player Mikayla “Miki” Meyers awarded UHS Scholarship
Meyers was awarded the 2020 University Housing Services Employee Scholarship for dependability, efficiency, and excellence in providing quality services.
Day in the life: Tashaunna Divers, nutrition major and dining employee, continues to thrive in class and at work
In the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, student workers are embracing new challenges at work while adapting to virtual learning and other life changes. Tashaunna Divers, student personnel manager at Marketplace at Linkins, is one of these students.
Multicultural Outreach Team’s Student Spotlight: Ashley Dumas
What we need to understand is that everyone benefits when historically minoritized groups are OK.
How are college students navigating romantic relationships during the pandemic?
Valentine’s Day won’t be the same for many people this year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Mark your calendars! National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) is happening February 22-28. According to NEDA’s website, “The goal of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is to shine the spotlight on eating disorders by educating the public, spreading a message of hope, and putting lifesaving resources into the hands of those in need.” This year’s theme, Every
Mock Trial Team Advances to Championship Tournament
The Redbird mock trial team will be participating in the Opening Championship Rounds Series sponsored by the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA).
Sohel presented at the 14th Annual Conference of the South Asian Studies Association
Sohel Rana, a second-year graduate student, has presented his paper at the South Asian Studies Association (SASA) Annual Conference.
Sohel publishes in Ali Riaz’s edited book on the public perception on religion-politics mix in South Asia
Sohel Rana, a second-year graduate student, has published a book chapter titled “The God Gap? Public Perception on Religion-Politics Mix in South Asia,” in the volume Religion and Politics in South Asia (Routledge, 2021 Second edition).
Marine veteran chosen as first student coach for Redbird Esports’ Overwatch team
Ashley Marku’s years of service in the armed forces gave her a unique skill set that made her a natural choice to serve as Redbird Esports Varsity Overwatch team’s first student coach.
