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Iowans come from different communities and have diverse life experiences, making every citizen of the state and the country unique. Learning how to listen, understand, and communicate with others who do not share a similar background or worldview are skill sets that must be acquired. It is the responsibility of the University of Iowa to provide our students, through our faculty and staff, the skills required to lead in a globally diverse society and workforce.
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)
2024 Alliant Energy/Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Achievement Awards
Anti-Violence Coalition shares progress during spring Open House
Tiffini Stevenson Earl honored with the David J. Skorton Award for Staff Excellence in Service
2024 Diane L. Finnerty Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Legacy Award nominations are open
UI expands 24/7 Support and Crisis Line services to faculty, staff, postdocs
Reminder on snow and ice removal procedures
2023 DDEI Year in Review
How four months abroad made me appreciate my disabilities and become a better advocate for myself
Study: diverse college classrooms linked to better STEM learning outcomes for all students
Academics and Athletics come together to talk about Inclusive Leadership.
Connecting Shakespeare to my multiracial background in the heart of London
CLAS DEI director inducted to Iowa’s Latino Hall of Fame
Homecoming week in full swing
Changes, improvements to application will delay FAFSA to December
Pen before shovel: Adele Vanarsdale helps UI design its future
UI Mathematics marks 25 years of expanding access to doctoral education
Student Inspires Mother's ADA Work at Iowa
Class of 2027 by the numbers
2023-2024 workshops now open!
Beginning-of-Semester Campus Message, Fall 2023
UI author’s book named to Barack Obama’s 2023 Summer Reading List
Iowa author Chuy Renteria wins Maureen Egen Writers Exchange Award
UI policy on Service Animals
More than 100 classrooms to receive upgrades before classes begin
Why you shouldn’t let a disability keep you from studying abroad
UI faculty, alumni net grant to help LGBTQ+ students thrive on campus
Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award
Joint Letter from Department of Justice and Department of Ed Office for Civil Rights
Faculty, resident physicians mentor students during Black Youth Summit
Fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion
Developing learning communities to support BIPOC and international teaching assistants
Note from Liz on the intersection of Freedom of Expression and DEI
April 2023 Note from Liz
Note from Liz on Trans Day of Visibility
Belonging: Pt. 1
Belonging: Pt. 2
Iowa History Month: Iowa’s Juneteenth roots run deep
Message to the HR Community (including all UI Health Care org units)
Join LGBTQ+ activist Jim Obergefell at the IMU
UI faculty member's new book presents stories of joy amid slavery
Campus safety tips and resources following tragedy at MSU
Study: UI is economic powerhouse for Iowa
Hancher to announce new Broadway subscription series, new festival, and new season lineup
UI encouraged alumna Sawsan Daws to continue leading in STEM
UIHC offers inclusive hair and skin products, setting new standard for care
Anne Frank Initiative established at the University of Iowa
Manisha Skaria balances career, campus involvement, and family
Pentacrest Museums Annual Report 2022
February Note from Liz
New Underrepresentation Reports Available from OIE
Unity Week 2023 Note from Liz
Creating space at the table: A DEI conversation with leadership
CLAS 2022 DEI Annual Report
Overwhelming majority of UI faculty, staff, students report feeling valued, engaged
UI receives grant to improve inclusion in STEM courses
Kelly receives National Endowment for the Arts fellowship
A Note from Liz on recent violence
HP vendor acquisition forces firm deadline for those due on or before 12/31/2022
A message from Liz Tovar on upcoming winter celebrations.
International Programs to host Fall Break Meal, Nov. 21
Updating your confidential personnel records to UI Faculty and Staff
Sisters lead way in improving lives of patients, students
Learning to decode the brain
Using art to help heal a community
Stirring the imagination through lighting, costumes
Legacy of a Latinx Leader
UI offers new voluntary online training for faculty and staff to cultivate a more inclusive campus community
Latinx Heritage Month: Doctoral student’s area of study fueled by her background
Air Force ROTC cadet breaks barriers for those who follow
UI 2022 NPRM Comments to DOE
September 2022 Note From Liz
Over 40 scholarships and grants available for UI students to study abroad
2022 Message to the HR Community (including all UI Health Care org units)
Religious Guidelines Updated
Welcome Home Hawkeyes! Week of Welcome events scheduled. Join us Aug. 22 - 26, 2022
Dig, Bridge, Collectively Act
Welcome to the 2022 Iowa Edge!
Isandra Martínez-Marrero announced as the new director of cultural engagement and analytics.
End of the Semester Note from Liz
New BUILD Summer Virtual Cohorts launches
2021-2022 Diversity Catalyst Awards announced
A Note from Liz March 2022
2021 Student Campus Climate Survey data show strong sense of belonging
UI participation in AAAS SEA Change program provides resources, accountability for DEI growth
February Note from Liz
Name changes highlight new focus on service to the university community.
Campus Climate survey coming this March
A year of positive change for the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Iowa.
University of Iowa Finance and Operations outlines plan for growth in DEI for Unity Week 2022
College of Nursing DEI Snapshot of Activities
January 2022 Unity Week Note from Liz
Update to campus partners on use of new non-discrimination statement
December 2021 Note from Liz
UI Campus prepares for Spring Semester DEI Initiatives
Message to the HR Community (including all UI Health Care org units)
2021 Diversity Seed Grant Awards Announced
Message to UI Human Resources Community on Harassment Prevention
October Note from Liz
Harassment Prevention Quarterly Deadline Approaching: Sept. 30, 2021
A message to our campus community
Andre Perry hired as the director of arts, engagement and inclusion and senior advisor
Welcome Back!
Week of Welcome and the Community of Color event kickoff the new semester!
Update: University begins renaming process to support new Office of Institutional Equity
Tabitha Wiggins named Director of the Center for Diversity and Enrichment
156 years in June
A quick June update in a Note from Liz
Nine Minutes.
Note from Liz - 5.4.21 - Spring has sprung!
Letter to the university community on the Derek Chauvin Trial
2021 Diversity Catalyst Awards Announced
Support your fellow Hawkeyes during this time - a note from Liz
Dr. Tovar appears on the HERkys' Voice Podcast
MEMORANDUM regarding Bmindful calendar updated to correct dates listed for Passover
An open letter to transgender students
An open letter to our University Community on anti-Asian harm
Note from Liz 3.3.21 Our Ongoing Conversations on Freedom of Expression and DEI
Note from Liz 2.25.21 - Black History Month
Congratulations to the College of Engineering – A Note from Liz on January 28, 2021
A Note from Liz - January 26, 2021 - First Note!
A Note from Liz - January 25, 2021
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