News Stories

February 13, 2017

U-M highlights Diversity, Equity & Inclusion accomplishments months after plan launch

Four months into the implementation of the University of Michigan’s five-year diversity, equity and inclusion strategic plan, many of the 49 campus units have made measurable…

January 24, 2017

Activist, writer Shaun King challenges notions of humanity's progress

In front of a sold-out Rackham Auditorium, writer and civil rights activist Shaun King took the stage and told the audience he was not there to…

January 24, 2017

Nominations Sought for Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Award

Nominations are now being accepted for the Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Award through March 15. Established in 1996, the award is named in honor of…

January 17, 2017

MLK Symposium keynote speakers stress value of speaking out

Keynote speakers at the University of Michigan’s 31st Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium honored past and present heroes who have fought for equal…

January 17, 2017

Journalist, civil rights leader Shaun King to deliver talk on activism

Shaun King shares more than just a last name with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. As a journalist and civil rights leader, Shaun King’s passion…

January 13, 2017

VIDEO: DE&I Chats with CDO Rob Sellers - Martin Luther King Day

In this inaugural video blog, Chief Diversity Officer Rob Sellers discusses the impact of Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities across the University, while also chatting…

January 12, 2017

WATCH LIVE: 2017 MLK Symposium Keynote

Watch the live stream of the Martin Luther King Symposium from Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor. The live broadcast will begin at 10 a.m., Monday, January…

January 10, 2017

SMTD professor Anita Gonzalez named as 6th Annual Shirley Verrett Award winner

The University of Michigan Woman of Color in the Academy Project is pleased to present its 6th Annual Shirley Verrett Award to professor on Feb. 8,…

January 10, 2017

U-M School of Nursing adds senior director for diversity, equity and inclusion

The University of Michigan School of Nursing today announced the addition of Rushika Patel, Ph.D., to its staff as the school’s first director for diversity, equity…