News Stories

March 22, 2017

Open-mindedness: A challenge constantly renewed

As our nation grapples with questions over public funding of the arts and humanities, I wanted to share an excerpt of my full remarks from the…

March 22, 2017

Boys secure in their racial identity seek more diverse friendships

Kids often seek answers from parents, friends and media to better understand their racial identity. Middle school boys who feel secure about their race during this…

March 20, 2017

All-staff survey seeks to gauge diversity, equity and inclusion climate

The University of Michigan will launch an all-staff survey this month, the first of three universitywide surveys aimed at gauging the climate around issues of diversity,…

March 6, 2017

University details existing, future efforts around DE&I

The University of Michigan has long prided itself on being an institution that is both proactive and responsive to the needs of its community members, especially…

February 27, 2017

New U-M initiative aims to increase healthcare leadership diversity, health equity

The School of Public Health has launched the Health Equity Leadership Pipeline Collaborative, a program designed to increase the impact of healthcare leadership on addressing health equity issues…

February 27, 2017

NCID launches three new DE&I initiatives, expands existing program

The University of Michigan’s National Center for Institutional Diversity is launching three new initiatives and expanding an existing program as part of its ongoing strategic efforts…

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

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 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…