The presenters at U-M’s 2020 DEI Summit highlighted the intersection of art and social justice as they encouraged people to use their voices and talents as mechanisms for change. “Art is not entertainment,” actor Wendell Pierce, a University Musical Society Digital Residency Artist, said during the Oct. 26 event. “It’s a place where we reflect… Continue Reading DEI Summit speakers focus on role of art in social justiceRead More

Engage in this year’s DEI Summit on Monday, October 26 from 10-11:30am and learn about our progress over the past year in the Year 4 Report. ENGAGE: DEI Summit website WATCH: Summit site | Gateway | YouTube LEARN: DEI Year 4 Report (available beginning Mon. Oct. 26 at 10am EST)Read More

ABOUT THE FUND: Gifts to this fund will support student scholarships to those who have demonstrated commitment to bettering their community through social justice. Through the grassroots campaign and more long term the scholarship fund, we hope to bring the Michigan community together in advancing racial justice in education. Preference will be given to those… Continue Reading George Floyd Memorial Scholarship FundRead More