UE's Journey to Justice, the transformative 8-day educational bus tour, has been nominated for a prestigious accolade at the 29th Annual Celebration of Leadership (COL) by Leadership Everyone. This nomination is a testament to the program's commitment to fostering change and personal growth.

Journey to Justice, is a unique 8-day bus tour that takes place annually and is geared toward high school students, teachers and recently expanded to include spots for community members. The experience traverses' cities of the South to explore the history of the Civil Rights Movement. During this educational journey, students have the opportunity to gain profound insights and lessons at each stop, fostering personal reflection and the application of these lessons within their own communities.

The annual Celebration of Leadership event is a platform where leadership in the Evansville community is celebrated and recognized, and it promises to be an exciting opportunity to honor those who have made significant contributions to the betterment of our region.

The upcoming COL ceremony is set to take place in early 2024, with more details about the event to be announced soon. The event has historically been a beacon of diversity and inclusivity, offering public recognition to individuals, projects, programs, businesses, and organizations that have made contributions to improve and transform our community.

"We are honored to be recognized by Leadership Everyone and embrace the opportunity to showcase the impact of our unique 8-day educational bus tour," said Dr. Valerie Stein, Professor of Religious Studies / Program Director, Ethics & Social Change / Program Director, Race & Ethnicity Studies. "This nomination is a reminder that together, we can be the change we wish to see in our communities."

This Celebration of Leadership ceremony will take place live on air at WNIN in early 2024.

To learn more about Journey to Justice, please visit https://www.evansville.edu/journeytojustice/