How would you define Umoja? Umoja is the Swahili word for unity. It is also a rallying cry for people of the African diaspora to...

It's business as usual. After the disappointing election results, I opened an encouraging email and read that, despite Tuesday's outcome,...

I hit the driveway after a long run, and my phone lit up. Two colleagues messaged me about an email sent to all university faculty. An...

Picture this.  It's early Saturday morning, and you decide to go for a run.  After you get dressed, drink a glass of water, and eat a...

What do you do it for? This week, please think about your reasons for doing the work that brings you joy, the play that makes you smile,...

Did you get duped? I did. The headline read, “Stephen and Ayesha Curry Make an Announcement.” First, my mind jumped to pregnancy. Then,...

Dear Student, It's been a minute since we've talked. You've spent hours with your books and devices in the library. I have had various...

On Juneteenth, I sat at my desk and gazed out the window. I searched between the blue sky's white clouds for questions, answers, and...

What do you say? They say, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” The they credited with this famous phrase include Napoleon...

How do you want students to feel? If it's important for you to hear their voices, then you must ask and answer questions. Listen with...

Did you forget? Income taxes are due April 18, 2023, in the United States. How do you feel about this requirement? Perhaps, it's not a...

Is there anything in your life that you need to revisit? After Brandon Johnson's historic election to Chicago's mayoral office, I feel...

You have a big report due at work. It’s on a topic you’re familiar with, but you don’t feel confident presenting in front of your...

With individual or pooled resources, you can get blackboards, white smartboards, desks, chairs, laptops, or iPads. Add virtual and...

I arrived at the campus before 8:00 AM. The August sun hit me with the full force of its rays. Before I made it through the security...