Events & Programs

  • A presenter stands beside her research poster titled “End of Life Care Among Black and African American Patients,” gesturing toward the display.

Signature Events

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living Legacy Convocation & Awards

Each January, the Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights honors the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by gathering our community in reflection, celebration, and action. Our programming affirms that Dr. King’s vision is not just history, it is a living call to justice, equity, and hope. 

The 2027 MLK Legacy Awards nomination form is now open.

Health Equity Research Symposium & Poster Session

Grounded in the values of the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) framework, the annual symposium aims to build bridges between research, practice, and lived experience by centering community voices and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Programs

National Day of Racial Healing – January 2027