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Wondering what’s happening in the classroom at º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù? Here’s a real-time glimpse into academic life on campus — a syllabus from a course underway this semester.

º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù’s administration and faculty are drawing on national best practices and creating their own innovative approaches to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in tenure-stream hiring.  

Garry Kasparov, one of the world’s greatest chess champions of all time, answered questions and talked at length about his experiences as a pro-democracy activist in a special virtual Q+A forum this week. 

Vice President and Director of Athletics Nicki Moore joins the podcast to discuss how º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù student-athletes have returned to competition this year in an all-new episode of 13. 

Rebeccah Overton ’22 is º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù’s latest Newman Civic Fellow, receiving a national fellowship that recognizes students who seek to create change within their communities.

Barry R. Baron, associate university chaplain and campus rabbi, will serve as university chaplain, beginning his three-year term on July 1. He will succeed Protestant Campus Minister Corey MacPherson, who has served as university chaplain since 2017.

º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù, in collaboration with Community Memorial Hospital, began administering Moderna COVID-19 vaccines on campus today, in a first test of the University’s state-approved point of dispensing at the Hall of Presidents. 

Laura Jack, vice president for communications, will serve as acting CDO, providing coordination and oversight for DEI initiatives while the search for a permanent hire continues.