In this engaging keynote address, Professor Royel Johnson will explore the crucial intersection of belonging and inclusion with unconscious bias in higher education. Specifically, he will examine how unconscious bias undermines belonging and inclusion for students, faculty, and staff, particularly those with marginalized identities. Participants will gain valuable insights into recognizing, confronting, and mitigating unconscious bias, leaving them equipped with actionable steps that can be taken within their spheres of influence—within themselves, among colleagues, or throughout the institution.