Dr. Sergio Perez has been appointed as the new Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Southern Connecticut State University. Dr. Perez has served as the College Diversity Officer at Loras College since 2020, where he played a key role in integrating DEI principles throughout the institution. He holds an Ed.D. from Edgewood College in Higher Education and Leadership Studies and a Master of Science in Education in Student Affairs Administration from The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Dr. Perez will begin his duties at Southern Connecticut in late May.