#BlackLivesMatter: A New Age of Student Activism

Authors

  • Dana Downey New York University Abu Dhabi

Keywords:

Student activism, #BlackLivesMatter, global higher education, equity and inclusion

Abstract

In the wake of the global outcry against police brutality and systemic injustice, university students globally are offering support and solidarity through activism. This builds on a history of students raising public consciousness about social issues and seeding policy change. These current events present an opportunity for global universities to catalyze public action by both addressing institutionalized racism themselves, and resourcing local efforts.

Author Biography

Dana Downey, New York University Abu Dhabi

Dana Downey is assistant dean of students and director, Career Development Center, New York University Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. E-mail: downe174@umn.edu.

Published

2020-10-15

How to Cite

Downey, D. (2020). #BlackLivesMatter: A New Age of Student Activism. International Higher Education, (104), 8–10. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/14337

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