The Cockrell School is excited to celebrate Black History Month with events and stories about Black members of the Texas Engineering community, social media highlights about historical Black engineers and scientists, and more.
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Stories
We will be adding stories throughout the month, so please revisit this page each week for additional profiles and news.
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Events
February 20
Celebrating Cockrell's Black Excellence
We heard from some of our most accomplished and dedicated Texas Engineering Black alumni leaders as they share about their experiences as students, how they have navigated unique challenges in their careers and how they are promoting lasting change in society. Learn more about the panelists
Resources and Additional Information
The Precursors
Learn about the first group of African American undergraduates to integrate the Forty Acres in 1956
The History of Integration at UT
View the integration timeline
Black in Engineering
Find resources to support Black faculty, staff, researchers, students, practitioners and advocates across the U.S. at blackinengineering.org
Carter G. Woodson
Read the personal story of Woodson, who is known as the "Father of Black History"
African American History Month
Learn more about the establishment of and celebrations around Black History Month at africanamericanhistorymonth.gov
Support the UT Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers
The NSBE UT Chapter is a student-run organization that works to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.
