To All Members of the Campus Community: As we take a break from the daily rhythm of classes and work to gather with loved ones this week, some of you also may be struggling with emotions surrounding the recent trials for those found responsible for the death of Ahmaud Arbery, and for Kyle Rittenhouse who… Continue Reading Message from President Mark Schlissel and Vice Provost Robert SellersRead More

On Thursday, September 9 at 2pm, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted the 2021 virtual Nancy Cantor Lecture on Intellectual Diversity – A Conversation about Race and Racism. The lecture featured Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, President Emerita of Spelman College and clinical psychologist, and will be in conversation by Dr. Tabbye Chavous. The… Continue Reading Nancy Cantor Lecture on Intellectual Diversity | A Conversation about Race and RacismRead More

Description: In this interview with Robert Sellers, Vice Provost for Equity and Inclusion & Chief Diversity Officer discusses the transition of the Vice Provost/CDO position.Read More

During meetings with deans and administrators, departments are evaluated on recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse community, alongside other annual benchmarks.The tactic is part of the university’s five-year strategic DEI plan, rolled out in 2016. Action items for each department are different, but the goal is uniform: Create a more equitable climate and culture at the… Continue Reading Race on Campus: What national conversations about racial equity and inclusion mean for you and your institutionRead More

Center for Educational Outreach (CEO) Supports and advances the University of Michigan’s commitment to educational outreach and academic excellence by: Cultivating partnerships with U-M faculty, staff and students to develop and implement programs that inform, engage and inspire a diverse community of scholars. Championing a university-level and statewide strategy for educational outreach and engagement to… Continue Reading ODEI Initiatives You Can Support this Giving BluedayRead More

Named in honor of Dean Emeritus of the School of Social Work, this award was established in 1996. It recognizes faculty whose service goes above and beyond their regular duties and contributes to the development of a culturally and ethnically diverse campus community.Read More

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