Background The 2018 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Summit was held during the week of October 8-12, 2018. An estimated 1,000 students, faculty, and staff attended the Community Assembly & Discussion on the morning of October 8 at the Power Center, featuring a video montage of DEI units and events from across campus, remarks by… Continue Reading 2019 DEI Summit: Student Advisory Planning GroupRead More

The University of Michigan will host the 33rd annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium on Monday, January 21, 2019 beginning at 10 a.m. at Hill Auditorium. This year’s theme, “Unravel,” will feature keynote speakers Tim Wise, author and educator, and Julia Putnam, principal of the James and Grace Lee Boggs School. Wise is… Continue Reading University of Michigan to Host 33rd Annual MLK SymposiumRead More

Four professors, four projects, four different goals. But a common thread ties them all together: each employed campus resources that helped make their DEI-focused public engagement projects a success.Read More

Recipients of the 10th annual Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award for University of Michigan staff were celebrated Monday at an afternoon ceremony at the Michigan League.Read More

CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH (CEO) The Center for Educational Outreach (CEO) supports and advances the University of Michigan’s commitment to educational outreach and academic excellence. CEO partners with faculty, staff, and students to develop and implement programs that inform, engage, and inspire a diverse community of scholars. SUPPORT THIS EFFORT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION To… Continue Reading Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives You Can Support This Giving BluedayRead More

Growing up in Lapeer County, Ruthie Freeman says, many people in her hometown never had the opportunity to attend college. For those who did make it, few headed to schools like the University of Michigan.Read More

The University of Michigan has completed year two of its five-year diversity, equity and inclusion strategic plan and shared its progress on key initiatives during the a community assembly. The gathering kicked off the 2018 Annual Diversity Summit Week which focused and on highlighting successes, fostering dialogues and addressing shortcomings in diversity, equity and inclusion… Continue Reading 2018 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit: Celebrating Progress and Addressing ChallengesRead More

Student Performance by Michigan Fanfare Band & Opening Remarks U-M DEI Plan Progress Report Keynote Conversation with Diane Guerrero and Leonard Pitts, Jr. Student Performance by Yoni Ki Baat & Closing RemarksRead More

Measuring progress ANN ARBOR, MI – The University of Michigan has completed year two of its five-year diversity, equity and inclusion strategic plan and is sharing its progress on key initiatives in the plan. On Monday, Oct. 8, UM kicked off a week-long DEI summit with remarks from President Mark Schlissel and Chief Diversity Officer… Continue Reading 5 takeaways from UMich’s diversity, equity and inclusion effortsRead More

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, When the University of Michigan launched its five-year strategic plan for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) on October 6, 2016, we strived to accomplish both immediate and long-term changes that would leave a lasting impact on our institution. It is truly remarkable how quickly the time has passed since then.… Continue Reading From the Year 2 DEI Progress ReportRead More