Joy & Justice Event!

Since Spring 2023, we have honored those SACSW students, faculty, and alumni who have demonstrated outstanding engagement with diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, antiracism, and social justice.  

2023 Honorees

(L-R) Sophia Gonzalez - Outstanding on-campus engagement, Dr. Catina Caban-Owen - Off-campus engagement recognition, Mariana Serrano ('18) - Alumni recognition, Safa Danesh - Outstanding research paper , Prof. Brenda Westberry - Faculty recognition

2024 Honorees

L-R: Daniela Iniestra Varelas (’20), Muneeb Butt (’24), Alicia Abrahams (’24), Dr. Sarah Nightingale, Tiana Brathwaite (’24), Kemesha Wilmot (’05)

Photo credit: Kim Dugan


The title of this event was inspired by the poem "Joy Is the Justice We Give Ourselves" by J. Drew Lanham.