awards

Saint Louis University and DePaul University Awarded National Honor for Diversity

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Saint Louis University (SLU) and DePaul University are the proud recipients of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine’s Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. The award, given to colleges that promote diversity and inclusion on their campus, is the only national recognition of initiatives to create a diverse and inclusive campus.  Award recipients for 2016 include community colleges, public and private schools, baccalaureate-granting institutions, graduate schools, and one school system.

Congratulations to DePaul University, Saint Louis University, and the other winners!

Nominate a Young Leader for the 2016 Cardinal Bernardin New Leadership Award

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Do you know a young Catholic leader dedicated to fighting poverty and injustice in the United States? The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) invites you to nominate individuals between the ages of 18-40 to receive the Cardinal Bernardin New Leadership Award.

The Bernardin Award is meant to:

  • Recognize new and future leadership against poverty and injustice
  • Promote young people as leaders in our communities
  • Honor outstanding young leaders and their organizations/ parishes
  • Strengthen the Catholic community’s participation in CCHD’s anti-poverty mission

In the past, the award has been given to individuals who are dedicated to fighting against injustice, fighting for immigrants, and working towards fair housing. Learn more about the award and download the nomination form here! Nominations should be submitted no later than July 31, 2016. 

Interfaith Youth Core Better Together Awards

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Students, faculty, staff, and campuses that dedicate their time to interfaith work are invited to submit applications to be recognized for their achievements through the Better Together Awards sponsored by Interfaith Youth Core . The awards will include:

Awardees will receive money to increase their interfaith work on campus, as well as free registrations to an upcoming Interfaith Leadership Institute. Submit your application or nominate a student, faculty, or staff member today – the Outstanding Faculty/Staff Ally applications are due May 8, and the other award nominations are due by May 15. 

How does your college or university engage in interfaith work? Let us know!