2026 Presidential Symposium on Diversity
The 16th Presidential Symposium on Diversity occured on March 24, 2026. All events have concluded. Thank you for joining us and stay tuned for 2027 symposium details.
Keynote Address by Dr. Omekongo Dibinga
As a transformative inclusion expert, Dr. Omekongo Dibinga will lean into the symposium theme of Lead with Unity. Act with Purpose, through his keynote focused on culture, unity and education, and creating communities that are celebrated and not tolerated. His speech highlights the importance of treating people with decency and having the core value of respect for each other. Join us for an invigorating keynote to kick off the 2026 Presidential Symposium.
Moderated Book Discussion on G.R.O.W Towards Your Greatness - 3 p.m.
Presidential Symposium Student Contest
Congratulations to the Presidential Symposium on Diversity Student Contest winner, Caitlin Buchecker! Caitlin is a first-year student majoring in Human Services with an Addictions concentration. After completing her degree at Montco, she plans to continue her education and work towards a career that supports individuals recovering from addiction. She aspires to use her lived experiences along with her education to help others find stability, healing, and a path forward. As the winner of the contest, Caitlin was awarded a VIP invitation to the symposium events along with a credit waiver for the Fall 2026 semester.
Previous symposium speakers include:
If you have any questions regarding the Presidential Symposium, please contact
Katie Esmaili, Program Coordinator of Equity, Diversity, and Belonging at [email protected]
