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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He met local leaders and philanthropists, expanding his world through intentional community building. He was so successful, in fact, that by the time he graduated from high school, Williams had achieved access to the same country club that barred him due to his race. Everyone didn’t feel that way.”

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Conway-Turner: From First-Gen Student to 43-Year Career Retirement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Katherine Conway-Turner, center, takes part in the 2014 Inaugural Bengals Dare to Care Day. In addition to community outreach, Conway-Turner has endeavored to get the community involved with the university. They used simulations, and social scientists used Zoom, but some delays were unavoidable.

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