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. Nominations will be accepted for all regular instructional and research faculty, including… Continue Reading Accepting 2019 Nominations for the Harold Johnson AwardRead More

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

By Alison Golm Human Resources Communications The annual Investing in Ability program will highlight its 2018 theme “Diversity Includes Disability” during annual events planned for the month of October. The Council for Disability Concerns produces the program designed to raise awareness of disability topics on campus and in the community. It will include speakers, demonstrations,… Continue Reading Investing in Ability Explores Disability as a Dimension of DiversityRead More

As the University of Michigan continuously monitors and evaluates the evolution of its schools, colleges and units, it is essential that we support their mission and goals in a way that maximizes both their potential and impact amongst the University and community at-large. After careful review and consideration, beginning July 1, 2018, the University of… Continue Reading Detroit Center, Connector Join Global Engagement July 1Read More