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Iesha-LaShay Phillips ’22 applied for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship because of its emphasis on public service and vast network of scholars motivated by a desire to create change. As a Truman recipient, she hopes to pursue a law degree that will allow her to have a deep impact in her community.

Iesha-LaShay Phillips, a third-year Africana studies and law and society double-major, has been awarded the Campus Compact 2021 Newman Civic Fellowship after being nominated through the Bonner Center for Community-Engaged Learning, Teaching, and Research.

A law and society and Africana studies double major, Iesha-LaShay Phillips is one of 14 student leaders from across the country selected to participate in a summer study abroad program focused on leadership, intercultural communication, and social justice as a Frederick Douglass Global Fellow.

As one of the winners of the 2020 Toni Morrison essay contest winners, Phillips will read an essay that honors Morrison.

Without a rigorous competition schedule this fall, the group has used the time to network with alumni and develop a mentoring program with local high school students.

Inspirational words and chalk drawn images on the sidewalks of Wilder Bowl greeted those passing by this past week. This chalk walk exercise resulted in several standout images featured in this week’s photo series.

A signature Afrikan Heritage House program that gives participants the opportunity to hear and learn from Black professionals is making a virtual return.

Thomas credits the mentorship and scientific training she received in the lab of Associate Professor of Neuroscience Gunnar Kwakye.

The panel session served as a space for faculty to share their perspectives and insights about the recent events.

Daylong event invites the world to remember the life and work of Toni Morrison on her birthday.