At the University of Michigan, our values include a deep and ongoing commitment to creating and sustaining a community where the diversity of human experiences, perspectives and backgrounds are respected and celebrated; where campus members can feel a sense of belonging and empowerment to participate in our community; and where all have equitable opportunities for growth, success and thriving.
As an institution, we know – from a now large body of research and scholarship, and from our own history and experiences – that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are essential conditions for achieving the highest levels of academic excellence. These conditions also better enable our students, alums, faculty, and staff to use their world-class education, training and the knowledge and innovations we produce to make critical impacts and contributions to our society.
Messages From Leadership
Learn about the commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion from leadership at the University of Michigan.
Defining DEI
Our mission as an educational institution is to promote diversity for individual flourishment, educational excellence and knowledge advancement.
History
Throughout its 200-year history, diversity, equity and inclusion has been intertwined in the fabric of the University of Michigan.
Office of Diversity, Equity u0026 Inclusion (ODEI)
ODEI leads and supports university-wide initiatives focused on the recruitment of a diverse faculty, staff and student body, while fostering an inclusive and equitable community at the University of Michigan.
Honors u0026 Awards
Learn about DEI-related honors and awards at the University of Michigan.
