Diversity

At the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. The University values and honors diverse experiences and perspectives, strives to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promotes access, opportunity, and justice for all. Valuing and honoring diversity.  It’s the Washington way.

Diversity Blueprint

Celebrating 150 Years of Diversity at the UW

The University of Washington is celebrating its 150 years this academic year.  Intertwined throughout its history is the story of diversity and change at UW.

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Spirits of our Whaling Ancestors

Creating New Knowledge, Learning about Difference

The Department of Communication is sponsoring a study abroad program in Barbados to rethink narratives of race, beauty, intelligence, culture, politics and power.

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PEERs Program

Making Change, Transforming Lives

Students, staff, and faculty strive to improve the well-being of our communities.  Faculty and staff affinity groups, such as the Queer Affinity Group, mobilize our collective capacities so that we can better the world around us.

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Spotlight on Change Agents

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