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Congratulations on your retirement, Dr. Beryl Watnick!
Today, we honor and celebrate the extraordinary career of Dr. Beryl Watnick as she embarks on a new journey in her life – retirement. After dedicating 21 years to Union…
Congratulations on your retirement Dr. Anu Mitra!
Today, we bid a heartfelt and appreciative farewell to Dr. Anu Mitra, who is retiring after an incredible 35 years of dedicated service with Union Institute & University. It is…
Juneteenth 2023
It seems ironic that Supreme Court decisions are handed down in June, a month when we celebrate liberation in many ways: throughout the month…
Black History Month ’23 | President’s Message
President’s Message Black History Month is the annual celebration in February to acknowledge African American history and heritage. Originally created by acclaimed historian Carter G. Woodson, the weeklong event grew…
Union Institute & University alumnus appointed Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol
Union Institute & University alumnus appointed Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol Union Institute & University alum Sean Duryee has been appointed Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol by California…
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Beloved Community: The Dreamer
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Beloved Community: The Dreamer By Rev. Dr. W. Antoni Sinkfield (Ph.D. 2020) The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January…
“My goal is to improve lifestyles and diet.”
Dennis E. Bueso plans to make a difference with a career as a registered dietitian. His goal is to optimize healthy lifestyles and diets, so after an exhaustive search, he…
AUTHORS OF UNION – JAN ‘23
Welcome to Authors of Union, highlighting our many published authors who are transforming lives and communities. Children of the Decree: A Journalist’s Battle to Save Romanian Orphans and Herself By Maria…
Ukrainian student uses Union studies to promote awareness for peace
Yuliya Filippovska understands the destruction of war better than most. The Ph.D. student in Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in Humanities & Culture was forced to flee her home country…
Alumnus donates “The Art of Photographing Dance” collection to Library of Congress
Dr. David A. Fullard, a 1998 Ph.D. graduate of Union Institute & University, has donated his photographic collection “The Art of Photographing Dance” to the Library of Congress. Dr. Fullard…
Ms. Angenita (Angie) Brown named Chief of Staff
Union Institute & University has named Ms. Angenita (Angie) Brown as Chief of Staff for the President’s Office. Ms. Brown will continue in her role as Special Assistant to the…
Education advocate wins City Council seat
Alumna Dr. Kim Barber was just elected to the Monterey, California City Council. The 2018 Union graduate of the Ph.D. program with a major in Public Policy and Social Change,…
Leveraging Art to Build Community at the Mitra Gallery
Bright brush strokes on a canvas. Figurines carved from stone. A page from the Qur’an with gold ink calligraphy. Architectural limestone features from a temple. How can artifacts like these…
A Veterans Day message…
“Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Union Institute & University salutes all the brave men and women…
African American Military History: The Lessor Known Contributors
Veteran and alumnus Dr. Hubert C. Jackson, Jr. presents “African American Military History: The Lessor Known Contributors.” Dr. Jackson shares the significant role African Americans played in the United…