DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University's Department of Athletics celebrated NCAA Diversity and Inclusion Week on Oct. 18-20 as part of the NCAA's national initiative with each day sporting a different theme.

Day 1: "Exploring My Identities": exploring student-athletes' intersectional identities, perspectives and experiences.
Day 2: "Allyship is…": defining and highlighting personal examples of allyship to cultivate communities of belonging within athletics.
Day 3: "Strength in Unity": outlining collective and institutional action steps for fostering belonging and inclusive excellence.

 

It's the first day of #NCAAInclusion Week! Today we explore the identities of student-athletes and staff. pic.twitter.com/2ZNJZY7oFx

— Averett Athletics (@AverettUCougars) October 19, 2022

 

#ncaainclusion On Day 2 of NCAA Diversity and Inclusion we explore "Allyship is…" pic.twitter.com/LXx3WTzyDo

— Averett Athletics (@AverettUCougars) October 19, 2022

 

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