Jeffrey Milem, associate professor of education at the University of Maryland, will discuss "Why Race Matters: The Educational Benefits of Diversity in Higher Education" during the fifth annual Diversity Forum and Graduate Student Symposium, Friday (5/26) at noon, 100 Ramseyer Hall, 29 W. Woodruff Ave.

Milem is the author of several scholarly articles and books including Enacting Diverse Learning Environments: Improving the Campus Climate for Racial/Ethnic Diversity.

Milem will be available for interviews from 9 to 11 a.m. in 100 Ramseyer Hall.

WHAT:Ohio State's fifth annual Graduate Student Symposium and Diversity Conference, co-sponsored by the College of Education and the Office of Diversity and Outreach

WHEN: Friday, May 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE:100 Ramseyer Hall, 29 W. Woodruff Ave.

WHY: To discuss racial dynamics in higher education and the educational outcomes of diversity.