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2023

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.

Juneteenth Celebration Request for Proposals

April 12, 2023

We invite all members of the University of Chicago community to develop programs, events, and activities to observe and honor the Juneteenth 2023 national holiday. Applications are closed for 2023.

UChicago strengthens commitment to students from small-town communities

April 4, 2023

Peer institutions partner to provide support through the STARS College Network.

Maroon Mentors helping first-generation, low-income students navigate College life

March 31, 2023

Program participants say being open, honest, fostering sense of community important to them.

UChicago partners on initiative to advance diversity and inclusion in academia

March 15, 2023

University selects five faculty fellows for Ivy+ leadership institute, will host event in April.

Remembering Marion Talbot, trailblazing Dean of Women at UChicago

March 8, 2023

During her three decades at the University, she worked for equality for women students, helped shape Ida Noyes Hall.

University of Chicago events planned in honor of Black History Month

January 31, 2023

Lunch series, fireside chats, documentary screenings, conference are scheduled.

At UChicago event, Holder asks: What are we doing to advance Rev. King’s dream?

January 26, 2023

Former attorney general says country must come together to overcome injustice.

Eric H. Holder Jr. to give keynote address at UChicago’s MLK commemoration

January 19, 2023

Jan. 23 event to include talk with former U.S. attorney general and Valerie Jarrett.

Six members of UChicago community to receive 2023 Diversity Leadership Awards

January 19, 2023

Faculty, alumni, staff, and student recipients will be recognized at MLK commemoration.

2022

How the Black Metropolis Research Consortium is transforming the field of African American history

August 30, 2022

Exhibition showcases UChicago-based organization documenting Black life and fostering the next generation of researchers.

Pride Month profiles

June 17, 2022

Learn about LGBTQ+ faculty and staff and the work they do to affirm the University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Image courtesy of Africa International House

How to celebrate Juneteenth at the University of Chicago

June 16, 2022

2022 events include a block party, outdoor marketplace, and film screenings.

To understand Juneteenth, a UChicago alum seeks to solve a historical puzzle

June 13, 2022

Edward T. Cotham Jr., AM’76, examines the document behind the June 19 federal holiday

Gina E. Miranda Samuels named faculty director of the Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture

May 23, 2022

Miranda Samuels, associate professor in the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice, will assume the role on Sept. 1.