Institutional development · Student experience, equity and outcomes · Brazil
UFRJ awards honorary doctorate to author Conceição Evaristo at Palácio Universitário
The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) has conferred an honorary doctorate on author Conceição Evaristo, saying the ceremony reaffirmed its commitment to anti-racist education.
Why it matters: UFRJ said the ceremony, attended by its academic community and activists, honoured Conceição Evaristo's legacy and reaffirmed its commitment to anti-racist education.
UFRJ reported that author Conceição Evaristo received the title of doctor honoris causa from the university.
According to UFRJ, the ceremony was held at the Palácio Universitário and brought together members of the academic community, activists and artistic performances.
The university said the occasion served to celebrate the author's legacy and to reaffirm its commitment to anti-racist education.
Editor’s view
Rachel Smith, Students and International Editor
UFRJ has conferred its honorary doctorate on Conceição Evaristo, and the university presented the award as a reaffirmation of its commitment to anti-racist education.
