Department of Human Ecology’s Clare Cannon was named a Chancellor’s Fellow for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The fellowship “recognizes exceptional contributions in supporting, tutoring, mentoring, and advising” underrepresented students and/or underserved communities, Chancellor Gary S. May said in a letter.

Dr. Clare E.B. Cannon, assistant professor, Department of Human Ecology, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (Academic Senate) — has shown exceptional commitment to promoting justice, equity, diversity and inclusion efforts in her department, her college and throughout the university. Her social justice work extends beyond working for institutional change to her teaching, mentoring and service; she also directs research on environmental exposures and their consequences for health in minority communities. Moreover, Professor Cannon serves on committees that are instrumental in increasing equity, diversity and inclusion of undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff. She is a leader in promoting the principles of justice and belonging and has demonstrated a deep commitment to serve a diverse student body through her mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.

You can read more about this exciting award here.