Director of the JSU Margret Walker Center Dr. Robert Luckett was recently lauded by the Mississippi Board of Trustees of the State Institutions of Higher Learning for his continued dedication to diversity.
“I was honored that JSU and the IHL Board of Trustees recognized me for the work I do in the name of diversity and inclusion,” said Luckett, who is also an associate professor of history at JSU.
Luckett acknowledged that as a white, heterosexual, Christian man he recognizes his privilege. He said that, through his work as a civil rights historian and director of the center, he tries to use his privilege as an ally and advocate for all marginalized people.
“It is my goal to lift up and celebrate the diversity of our communities and promote an inclusive environment for everyone,” he added.
The award ceremony was held on Feb. 15 in Jackson and the list of honorees include:
Dr. Babu Patlolla
Dean, School of Arts & Sciences
Alcorn State University
Dr. Linda T. Coats
Professor, Department of Educational Leadership, College of Education
Mississippi State University
Dr. Brittany S. Moore-Henderson
Community Outreach Veterinarian, MSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Mississippi State University
Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Dionne Fortenberry
Chair, Department of Sciences & Mathematics
Mississippi University for Women
Dr. Jiabo Liu
Associate Professor, Department of Criminal Justice
Mississippi Valley State University
Dr. RoSusan D. Bartee
Professor, Department of Leadership and Counselor Education
The University of Mississippi
Dr. Leandro Mena
Department Chair, Population Health Science
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Dr. Chin-Nu Lin
Associate Professor, College of Nursing
The University of Southern Mississippi