News Stories

November 10, 2016

Nursing DE&I plan seeks men from underrepresented populations

As part of its diversity, equity and inclusion strategic plan, the University of Michigan School of Nursing has an ambitious goal. The unit launched a multifaceted…

November 9, 2016

Messages from the President and CDO following the 2016 election

To All Members of the University Community: As I’m sure many of you did, I watched the election coverage late into the night, and had the…

November 4, 2016

CDO Rob Sellers: "Together we are capable of remarkable change"

This is an exciting time for the University of Michigan. On Oct. 6, following a year-long planning process, we launched our five-year strategic plan for diversity,…

November 1, 2016

Full slate of events scheduled for Veteran's Week at U-M

The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, is proud to offer a week of events that educate and celebrate the experiences and sacrifice of those who have served…

October 27, 2016

Video: DE&I keynote speaker Steve Robbins talks open-mindedness during Oct. 6 address

Steve Robbins saved a fundamental message until the end of his presentation Thursday as the keynote speaker on a day dedicated to launching U-M’s campuswide strategic…

October 26, 2016

U-M undergraduates a more diverse group in many ways this fall

The undergraduate student body at the University of Michigan this fall includes more underrepresented minorities, more students from low-income families, more first-generation students and representation from…

October 21, 2016

See the video recap of U-M’s historic diversity, equity and inclusion launch

On Oct. 6, 2016, the University of Michigan embarked on a historic journey, launching its first-ever universitywide strategic plan for diversity, equity and inclusion. The plan…

October 21, 2016

Regents approve appointment of Sellers as chief diversity officer

The University of Michigan Board of Regents approved the appointment of Robert M. Sellers as the university’s first-ever chief diversity officer. Sellers, who has served as…

October 18, 2016

Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan

The university has launched a new initiative to address one of humanity’s most critical and seemingly intractable problems: poverty. Called Poverty Solutions at the University of…