The University of Michigan welcomed more than 50 native students from across the country July 9-12 for the 10th biennial Graduate Horizons conference. The four-day workshop provided mentorship and advice to American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and First Nation’s students on the graduate admissions process, professional/career development, and the various fields of study and… Continue Reading Graduate Horizons Conference Provides Insight for Native StudentsRead More

In Support of the University of Michigan’s “Detroit City Study,” the Office of the Vice Provost for Equity, Inclusion & Academic Affairs (OVPEIAA) is providing additional support for the Detroit Connector to extend it’s operations schedule on Thursdays and Fridays each week until 7:40 p.m., beginning the week of July 4 – August 26. Learn… Continue Reading OVPEIAA Provides Additional Support for Extended Bus HoursRead More

Robert Sellers oversees multiple units and initiatives in his role as the vice provost for equity, inclusion & academic affairs at the University of Michigan. Now there’s a website dedicated to showcasing the collaboration and innovation coming from the work within the office. The website, ovpeiaa.umich.edu, serves as a gateway for information related to the… Continue Reading New Website Highlights Collaborative Efforts Between Vice Provost’s OfficeRead More

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDqsDPBp9vo Three University of Michigan alumni and Detroit natives were honored for their career achievements and national contributions with induction into the University of Michigan Detroiter Hall of Fame. Lifelong Detroit advocate Tonya Allen (BA’94, MSW’96); renowned poet, publisher and editor Dudley Randall (MSLS ’51), and award-winning journalist and media expert Daniel Okrent (BA ’69)… Continue Reading U-M Alumni Discuss Detroit Impact at Hall of Fame InductionRead More

One year ago, 16 Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy students published the video “Walking the Lines of Blackness,” which focused on their personal experiences with racism.Read More

During the past week, I have had the pleasure to attend the town hall meetings designed to gather student input on the University’s diversity strategic planning process. It’s clear to me, after hearing directly from students and reading a thoughtful and compelling Jan. 11 Michigan Daily essay written by Michigan in Color contributors Jamie Tam… Continue Reading Op-Ed: A Clearer Strategy for DiversityRead More

Sponsored by the Ford School of Public Policy and Supported by the Office of the Vice Provost for Equity, Inclusion and Academic Affairs, Graduate Horizons supports higher education among Native American students.Read More

Welcome to the new gateway to current, historical and future-looking information about diversity, equity & inclusion at the University of Michigan. This site offers resources and information for our entire community, including staff, students and faculty. You also will find here resources to help you research or resolve diversity-related issues and engage with diversity-related initiatives on-campus and in the broader community. As… Continue Reading Vice Provost’s Letter on Diversity, Equity and InclusionRead More