Martha Dawson Faculty Award for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Achievements

School of Education - Bloomington

The Martha Dawson Faculty Award honors faculty members who have made a significant impact in promoting inclusive educational practices and advancing opportunities for all students. Gifts to this fund will support awards recognizing faculty in the School of Education on the Bloomington campus who have demonstrated outstanding work related to the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Martha Dawson Faculty Award for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Achievements

School of Education - Bloomington

The Martha Dawson Faculty Award honors faculty members who have made a significant impact in promoting inclusive educational practices and advancing opportunities for all students. Gifts to this fund will support awards recognizing faculty in the School of Education on the Bloomington campus who have demonstrated outstanding work related to the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Martha Dawson’s legacy is one of groundbreaking leadership in education. Over nearly 50 years, she advocated tirelessly for equal educational opportunities, developing innovative programs that fostered student learning and success. As the first African American woman to become a tenured professor at IU Bloomington, Martha’s work has had a profound and lasting impact on the education community. She remains a trailblazer in the field, and her vision for inclusive, equitable education continues to inspire future generations.

Your gift in support of the Martha Dawson Faculty Award ensures that her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion will continue to be celebrated and advanced at Indiana University. Thank you for your generous support!

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A headshot of James Brooks, who is a Martha Dawson Faculty Award recipient.

This award not only elevates the value of the work for which I am incredibly passionate, but also ensures that I can pay it forward to the graduate students and aspiring and established professionals with whom I collaborate as we continue the legacy of those before us.

James Brooks, Martha Dawson Faculty Award recipient Applied Psychology in Education and Research Methodology faculty member at the School of Education

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