Advancing the values of diversity, equity and inclusion is core to our mission at the University of Washington. Equity Focus amplifies a sampling of the stories, news and events that highlight this great work happening across our tri-campus community.
Feature Stories
Q Center turns 15
As the UW’s Q Center wrapped up its 15th year on campus, the resource continues to evolve and grow, serving 500 visitors per month.
Centering underrepresented voices in language arts
Jazmen Moore, research assistant in the Banks Center for Educational Justice, builds off inspiration from her students as she pursues a doctorate.
Inside the immigrant experience
While earning her UW Ph.D., Yolanda Valencia researched how recent immigrants to the U.S. thrived here despite the odds – just like she did.
Joy Willamson-Lott named Graduate School Dean
A professor and associate dean in the College of Education, Dr. Williamson-Lott is an accomplished scholar and committed advocate for equity and diversity in higher education.
Improving the health of Alaska Native people
Ph.D. graduate Paneen Petersen is researching how to address colorectal cancer and other health disparities among Indigenous people.
The Great American barrier
A social worker and UW Tacoma alum’s encounter at a frozen yogurt shop raises a question as old as America: When is it okay to be Black in public?
More stories
Creating community, battling loneliness among LGBTQ seniors
Research shows that LGBTQ older adults are at higher risk for many chronic medical conditions, yet are also resilient and proactive when it comes to taking care of their health.
Students and Othello community team to create equitable, partnership-based innovations
The second annual education Ideathon explored ideas to make Othello UW-Commons a catalyst for equitable education practices.
Health care runs in the family
The words “family clinic” have a different, more personal meaning to Teshome Shikesso.
Interrupting privilege
Professor Ralina Joseph is teaching people to talk about race across generational and racial lines.
Where is the Black Blueberries for Sal?
Michelle Martin, Beverly Cleary Professor for Children and Youth Services, examines what’s missing from books about the outdoors for young readers.
Unsettling graduate education: American Indian and Indigenous studies at the UW
Faculty and graduate students have been working together to develop AIIS graduate studies, along with pathways and support networks for Native students to and at the UW.
Exploring Blackness through art
Assistant Professor Kemi Adeyami directs a program that brings together UW graduate students to examine how definitions of blackness are produced and expressed through the arts.
Exploring race, power and social impact
A new workshop offered by UW Tacoma’s Professional Development Center will explore issues of race and implicit bias within the nonprofit sector.
The many dimensions of Marvin Oliver
Oliver, a professor emeritus and one of most renowned names in Northwest art, is the recipient of the 2019 Odegaard Award.
Iisaaksiichaa Ross Braine named iSchool’s 2019 Distinguished Alumnus
Braine is honored for his work as UW’s tribal liaison and director of wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House.
Being the first
Indigenous artist, student senator and UW Tacoma senior Maria Crisostomo is advocating and empowering first-generation students like herself.
Accommodation law inspired at UW Bothell
College students observing Ramadan and fasting during the day can now wait until night to take exams.
Civic Leadership Awards for UW Bothell Students
Ariana Navarro and Charity Akhidenor have been recognized for their civic engagement with awards from the Washington Campus Compact, a coalition of 37 two- and four-year colleges.
Destined to Dance
Dancers spend years training to be choreographers. Cheryl Delostrinos, ‘13, got a head start — at age two.
Follow @VPOMAD
Connect with University Diversity Officer Rickey Hall on Twitter.
@VPOMAD The University of Washington is seeking it's next Chief of the UW Police Department on the Seattle campus. Information on this opportunity can be found at: https://t.co/AISA8U8Ul0
@amcauce Gun violence is a public health crisis. Universities can serve our nation with research that enables evidence-based action to stem this uniquely American epidemic. New post: https://t.co/ZqFeKveauY Retweeted by @VPOMAD
@amcauce Being a world-class university requires international collaboration and exchange. The @UW is proud to be home to students and scholars from a host of nations, all united by our mission to change the world for the better. New post: https://t.co/w1n7VxKUDb Retweeted by @VPOMAD
CONTACT
Leilani Lewis, associate director for Diversity Communications & Outreach, lanil@uw.edu
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