Brewing Conversations Nationwide
NASPA SSHE 2026
I’m honored to share that I will be presenting at the 2026 NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Higher Education (SSHE) in Austin, Texas, June 10–13, 2026. My session, “When DEI Disappears: The Post-DEI Hollowing Phenomenon and Its Consequences for Student Success,” will explore the impact of shifting diversity, equity, and inclusion infrastructures on belonging, engagement, and student success within higher education. I look forward to contributing to this national conversation alongside scholars and practitioners committed to shaping the future of student affairs and higher education leadership.
Event Three
Fresh from speaking at the Arizona State Capitol (Legislative Day during Arizona Governor’s Office of African American Affairs Conference), Dr. Courtney Nicole Johnson continues the national conversation of her research at the 2026 AAC&U CLASS Conference in Tucson.
Upcoming Presentation
2026 AAC&U Conference on Learning and Student Success (CLASS) - Tucson, AZ
Session Title: Beyond Inclusion’s Shell: Post-DEI Hollowing Phenomenon and Courageous Care for Sense-of-Belonging
Format: Roundtable Discussion
Date: April 15-18, 2026
Event Two
Upcoming Presentation
Building on nationally presented research, this session moves beyond inclusion’s shell to examine how the Post-DEI Hollowing Phenomenon reshapes belonging—and how institutions can engage in the renewal of sense-of-belonging through courageous care.
2026 NADOHE Annual Conference - Philadelphia, PA
Session Title: Beyond Inclusion’s Shell: The Post - DEI Hollowing Phenomenon and the Renewal of Sense-of-Belonging
Format: Express Talk
Date: March 25-28, 2026
AZ Governor's Office of African American Affairs Annual Legislative Conference
Information of upcoming appearances in February 2026
Details of session for Dr. Johnson’s presentation at 2026 Legislative Day in Phoenix, Arizona.
Event One
Upcoming Presentation
2026 AAC&U Annual Meeting — Washington, D.C.
Session Title: Black Student Engagement & the Erosion of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Support in Higher Education
Format: HEDs Up (TED-Style) Talk
Date: January 21–23, 2026