Ƶ's Huemanity of People project highlights sensational members of the Ƶ community who demonstrate inclusive excellence.
The Huemanity of People project highlights and celebrates inclusive excellence throughout the Ƶ community. Since 2022, the project has featured members of the community, starting with Xuan Huynh ’24.
The Division of Inclusive Excellence’s framework consists of three pillars: people, paradigm and praxis. The unique spelling of Huemanity reflects the various shades and stories of Ƶ’s greatest asset and the first pillar of people.
“Huemanity of People strengthens our relationship-rich campus through powerful storytelling that cultivates empathy and advances readiness for meaningful engagements. These stories highlight the richness of human differences, which paradoxically bring us together,” said Randy Williams, vice president for inclusive excellence.
Considering others’ stories is an engaging option for expanding perspectives and supporting inclusive excellence constructs like belonging, equity, well-being, inclusion and diversity.
Nailah Ware ’26 is featured in the Huemanity of People series and is studying music production and recording arts, with a minor in .
Ware wants to create an equitable community through music because that is a language she can speak fluently. “I want to be known for more aspects of music like songwriting, vocals, production, mixing and publishing administration,” Ware said.
Music is a language that Ware knows all too well and would like to share with others. She was honored to be nominated for the series and has a plan to do something big. “I realized that I make an impact at Ƶ, and I have the willingness to impact the world for the better, but it first starts with your local community,” Ware said.
Ƶ is a campus that values mentorship and relationships. Huemanity of People gives the opportunity to broaden relationships by learning about Ƶ’s students, faculty, staff and alumni.
“Ƶ students, faculty, staff, alumni and others are the heart of Huemanity of People, so having nominees of people whose stories intrigue you helps to sustain this community-building resource,” said Williams. “The storytelling enlightens the Ƶ community about members who embody and value diversity and want to create belonging for all.”
To nominate someone for Huemanity of People, visit the Inclusive Excellence website. The nomination may lead to another published story of inclusive excellence.
All Huemanity of People stories are featured in The Magazine of Ƶ and Today at Ƶ, with a visual display wall in the Division of Inclusive Excellence in Powell 208, where there are photos and QR codes to read more stories.