2025 Lecture & Awards Reception: "Higher Education Is a Hope Machine"
March 10, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET
Campus Center, Marriott Room (11th Floor)
Featuring Dr. Suzanne Rivera, President of Macalester College
The UMass ADVANCE team was honored to host Dr. Suzanne Rivera, President of Macalester College and Professor of Public Affairs, as this year's keynote speaker. A video and summary notes of Dr. Rivera's distinguished lecture will be coming soon.
Dr. Rivera is a nationally recognized leader in higher education with nearly 30 years of experience. A scholar in science policy and research ethics, she co-edited Specimen Science (MIT Press, 2017) and has published extensively on topics like informed consent and privacy in research. Her work is supported by NIH, NSF, and other prominent organizations.
Passionate about equity and inclusion, Dr. Rivera champions the value of higher education, expanding college access, and fostering democracy. She serves on national boards, including the American Association of Colleges and Universities, and is an active leader in civic and professional organizations in Minnesota.
Program
- Welcoming Reception and Opening Remarks
- Presentation of ADVANCE Awards: Celebrating ADVANCE faculty peer mentors in each college and Equitable Practices in Collaboration (EPiC) group winners.
- Keynote and Q&A
The ADVANCE Annual Lecture and Awards Reception is hosted by UMass ADVANCE in collaboration with the Office of Equity and Inclusion, and the Office of the Provost. The Faculty Peer Mentor Awards are supported by each recipient's respective Dean.
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