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Get the latest news and announcements related to diversity and inclusion efforts across campus. 

2024

How UChicago’s Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality ‘is here for everyone’

June 18, 2024

Faculty director Daisy Delogu discusses the Center’s decades-long impact on the campus community.

2024 Juneteenth Celebration

June 7, 2024

Observe and celebrate the 2024 Juneteenth Day of Freedom with events hosted by members of the University of Chicago community. Learn more and register >

Juneteenth Celebration Request for Proposals

April 17, 2024

We invited all members of the University of Chicago community to develop programs, events, and activities to observe and honor the Juneteenth national holiday. Applications for the current academic year are now closed.

UChicago symposium to honor pioneering work of W. Allison Davis

March 14, 2024

April 25-26 event to examine scholar’s legacy, diversity in the academy.

Spring 2023 Campus Climate Survey Report

February 26, 2024

The Spring 2023 Campus Climate Survey aimed to capture some of the experiences and perceptions of academics, students, and staff on a broad range of issues related to diversity and inclusion. View the report >

Six members of UChicago community to receive 2024 Diversity Leadership Awards

January 30, 2024

Faculty, alumni, staff and student recipients to be recognized at Jan. 30 MLK commemoration.

Julie Saville, historian who made enormous impact on the study of slavery, 1947-2023

January 19, 2024

UChicago scholar remembered as a brilliant, rigorous and supportive mentor.

Martin Luther King III keynote at 2024 MLK commemoration

January 16, 2024

The 2024 MLK Commemoration Celebration took place on January 30 at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel and featured Martin Luther King III as keynote speaker. Learn More >

2023

Diversity Leadership Awards

October 9, 2023

Nominations for the Diversity Leadership Awards are now closed. Award recipients will be recognized at the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Celebration. Learn more.

South Side Science Festival brings community to campus

October 5, 2023

Kids learn to see themselves in STEM at annual event, which drew more than 4,500 attendees.

Pet Policy

September 15, 2023

To ensure the health, wellbeing, and safety of our community, the University has created a policy on which types of animals are allowed in University areas and exemptions that apply for assistance animals, therapy dogs, and other animals. Learn More >

South Side Science Festival returns after successful debut last year

September 15, 2023

Free, daylong event for all ages will feature interactive demonstrations, scientific panels, games, food, music.

How to celebrate Juneteenth at the University of Chicago, in the community

June 14, 2023

Juneteenth will once again be celebrated through various events organized by the UChicago community.

Juneteenth 2023: Upcoming Events

June 14, 2023

Check out these upcoming Juneteenth events happening on and around campus.

Announcing the 2023 Campus Climate Survey

May 5, 2023

The University of Chicago launched the 2023 Campus Climate Survey to capture some of the experiences and perceptions of students, staff, and academics on a broad range of issues related to diversity and inclusion. Members of the University community received a link via email to complete the survey. Learn more.