2025-2026 Black Excellence Symposium Highlights

Flyer titled “Black Excellence Symposium Recap” with purple text on a beige banner. A large group photo shows symposium participants gathered on and around a staircase inside a UC Merced campus building. Purple, pink, and gold geometric patterns frame the top and bottom of the design.

Flyer titled “Keynote Speaker Dr. Maria Martin.” Two photos show Dr. Maria Martin speaking at a podium during the Black Excellence Symposium at UC Merced. Purple and gold balloon columns frame the stage, and attendees are seated in the audience. Purple, pink, and gold geometric patterns border the top and bottom of the design.

Flyer titled “Welcome & Opening.” Two photos show speakers addressing attendees at the Black Excellence Symposium. One speaker stands at a podium, while the second image shows the audience seated at round tables facing the stage. Purple and gold balloon columns decorate the event space, and colorful geometric patterns border the top and bottom of the design.

Flyer titled “Student Organizations.” Two photos feature student organization tables at the Black Excellence Symposium. Students sit behind displays with informational posters, QR codes, flyers, and organization materials, including a Black Student Union (BSU) table. Purple, pink, and gold geometric patterns border the top and bottom of the design.

Flyer titled “Scholar Presentations.” Three photos show presenters leading sessions and discussions during the Black Excellence Symposium. Presenters stand at the front of classroom-style spaces with slides displayed on screens while attendees listen and participate. Purple, pink, and gold geometric patterns border the top and bottom of the design.

Flyer highlighting scholar presentations at the Black Excellence Symposium. Three photos show presenters leading educational sessions, participants engaged in small-group discussion, and a speaker participating in a Q&A. Presentation slides are displayed on screens in classroom settings. Purple, pink, and gold geometric patterns border the top and bottom of the design.

Flyer recognizing student emcees Brenden Wilson and Cymore Valentine at the Black Excellence Symposium. Two student emcees stand at a podium speaking to attendees in an event space with stage lighting. Purple, pink, and gold geometric patterns border the top and bottom of the design.