News & Features
New BUILD Summer Virtual Cohorts launches
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Summer Virtual Cohorts is the newest program offered by the Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity (BUILD) initiative for UI faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate students. This six-week series will support and challenge participants through the guided completion of their BUILD certificate. Participants will engage in 13 hours of training, including active discussions with fellow cohort members and a certified cultural intelligence coach.
2021 Student Campus Climate Survey data show strong sense of belonging
Thursday, March 24, 2022
The University of Iowa Enters Next Phase of Its Campus Climate Survey Effort detailing the results of the 2021 UI Student Campus Climate results.
UI participation in AAAS SEA Change program provides resources, accountability for DEI growth
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
The University of Iowa has become a charter member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) STEMM Equity Achievement (SEA) Change program. This initiative, which aims to help colleges and universities advance institutional transformation of diversity, equity, and inclusion, aligns with UI’s ongoing strategic planning process, and will provide a mechanism for institutional review, accountability, and evolution in DEI on campus.
February Note from Liz
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Dr. Liz Tovar drops a note for the campus for the month of February 2022.
Name changes highlight new focus on service to the university community.
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Name changes for the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Center for Diversity and Enrichment and Diversity Resources units highlight new focus on service to the university community.
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Official Statements
A message from UI leaders on the shooting of Jacob Blake
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Official Statement from the University of Iowa
A message from UI leaders on next steps following George Floyd demonstrations
Friday, June 5, 2020
Official Statement from the University of Iowa
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