Dear UT Dallas community,It is my pleasure to announce that Dr. Yvette E. Pearson has been named the new vice president for the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Dr. Pearson rose to the top from a very strong pool of finalists. Her 25 years of experience in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as her work as an engineering educator and administrator, have prepared her to help move UT Dallas forward under her leadership. Among his many lasting contributions to UT Dallas is the great team that he assembled. UT Dallas is committed to the new initiatives and goals in our strategic plan that will foster diversity, equity and inclusion.