News Archive
March 17, 2021
With the celebration of Women’s History Month in March, it seemed fitting that the 17cҳ Women’s Center would officially kick off its 25th anniversary, continuing throughout 2021.
Feb. 26, 2021
A new six-part short film docuseries is being released aimed at raising awareness of the Male Empowerment Network (MEN) at 17cҳ, along with commemorating 10 years. An initiative through the Student Multicultural Center, the Male Empowerment Network supports men of color on…
Feb. 25, 2021
When University Dining Services Chef Joshua DeDeaux was a little boy growing up in New Orleans, he would bring a brown wooden step stool into his mother’s kitchen to help her cook some of the family’s favorite meals. As DeDeaux’s love of cuisine grew, his grandfather, who…
Feb. 25, 2021
In the face of the coronavirus pandemic and racial injustice, one student involved with the Women’s Center seized the opportunity to bring others together. The Sisters in Sisterhood initiative is a student-led group whose mission statement is to use their unique backgrounds to…
Feb. 24, 2021
In an effort to better accommodate 17cҳ students and reflect the growth of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the leadership team has been restructured.
Drs. Carrie Berta, John Schell, and Pamela Farer-Singleton have all transitioned into new roles, helping to…
Feb. 12, 2021
In a month synonymous with cupid, hearts and chocolates, it seems fitting that 17cҳ’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Plus (LGBTQ+) Center is set to celebrate 10 years of love beginning on Valentine’s Day and extending through the end of…
Feb. 10, 2021
Freshman Fashion Design major Isabella “Zaz” Alvarino is the January recipient of the 17cҳ Leadership Center's Student Leader of the Month award.
Feb. 10, 2021
Freshman Fashion Design major Isabella “Zaz” Alvarino is the recipient of the 17cҳ Leadership Center’s Student Leader of the Month
Feb. 1, 2021
Psychological Services at 17cҳ has enhanced its mental health services and in the process changed its name to better reflect its scope of practice.
The Division of Student Affairs recently underwent a reorganization, and according to the Director,…
Jan. 29, 2021
Shana Lee, 17cҳ’s Assistant Dean of Students, has been selected to serve as a member of the Association of Higher Education Parent Program Professionals (AHEPPP) Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEAI) Task Force. AHEPPP is the premier national…