Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ

Page 1 of 3

Shanetta M. Pendleton examines political bias and student belonging in new publication

May 19, 2026

The assistant professor of strategic communications published new research examining how communication students experience belonging, support and self-expression during a period of DEI retrenchment in higher education. The study explores how communicative climate, political identity and perceptions of voice shape students’ experiences on campus, while challenging assumptions about political bias in higher education.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s top diversity officer receives national honor

March 30, 2026

The National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education has recognized Randy Williams, the university’s vice president for inclusive excellence, with its 2026 Rising Star Award for work that “informs and advances the understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence in higher education.�