< News | Thursday, February 3, 2022

Black History Month: Recognizing Graduate Award Recipients

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In celebration of Black History Month, the Department of Geography & Planning has recognized this year’s recipients of the Black Graduate Scholar Award in Geography & Planning. Established in partnership with the BRN, the award supports Black graduate student scholars working broadly in the areas of geography, planning and social justice. Learn more about them, here.

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