News: 2023

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

October

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.

September

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.

June

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.

May

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.

April

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.

March

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.

January

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.