Cassidy Diaz is a senior journalism major with a concentration in print and online journalism. She is also news editor for the Campus Times, and previously served as an assistant editor and a staff writer.
The first “What Matters to Me and Why” lecture of 2026 featured Marquisha Frost, associate vice president of inclusive excellence and mission integration, who began at the University in fall 2025.
For Jessica Decker, professor of teacher education, lifelong learning and advocating for inclusivity in education continue to grow for her as an educator and student.