It is through these three methods that we have the opportunity to maintain the momentum to shape our society to one that is more inclusive, understanding, and willing to learn from others. The role of the academy is to foster that desire to
learn, to be curious, and to be less judgmental of others. It takes intentional efforts and leadership to bring these matters to the forefront and keep them alive. It is with this edition that I bid you farewell. For the last five editions, I have
been privileged to serve as the publisher of Diversity Exchange magazine. I hope it has provided you with a greater desire to think of ways to bring matters of diversity into your curriculum and dialogues and has increased your professional commitment to these issues that affect our society as a whole. I am encouraged by the response we have received from our readership on our previous editions and your desire for more. Therefore, read on and engage!

How do we keep the dialogue on diversity going as one of the focal points of our mission? The answer is through continued engagement, exposure, and education. With these in mind, the seventh edition of Diversity Exchange magazine aims to do just that.

The following contributions by national leaders, faculty, and students guide us through deliberate paths that engage and expose us to ever-changing events at the national and international level as well as educate us on scholarly activities and opportunities, each contributing to a greater perspective on matters of diversity. The authors remind us of our history as a nation and our youth’s dreams and global realities, which provide hope for greater understanding and justice, while still acknowledging the work that is left to be done.

I draw your attention to three pieces in particular that highlight our intent. Beginning with a global reality—the changes taking place for women in Iraq and Afghanistan undergo reconstruction; followed by the symposium featuring a series of
articles by faculty and students participating in an intentional exercise of discovery and knowledge sharing; and ending with a look at the 50th anniversary decision by the United States Supreme Court in the case of Brown vs. Board of Education and its impact on the self esteem of young black children. Indeed, these are three salient and noteworthy examples of Engagement, Exposure, and Education.