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
UW Alum, Judge Salvador Mendoza Jr. from Yakima Valley Confirmed to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
Mendoza received his bachelor of arts degree in philosophy in 1994 from the University of Washington and his law degree from UCLA School of Law in 1997.
Federal District Court judges are nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate and serve lifetime appointments upon good behavior, a 2014 news release said in reporting Mendoza’s 2014 confirmation to his Eastern District post. Mendoza is the sixth federal judge from Washington state confirmed to a lifetime appointment during this Congress, Murray said.
UW Alumna ('78) Sheila Brooks featured in Washington Post Article
A Black woman hits glass ceiling then breaks ground as her own boss.
UW Tacoma Appoints New Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Alumnus Peter Boome Appointed to Bench of the Tulalip Tribes
Sherri Berdine named UW’s Director of Tribal Relations
Sherri Berdine has been named Director of Tribal Relations at the University of Washington. Her position manages the government-to-government relationships between the UW and the American Indian tribes throughout Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
How Presidents Can Best Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
UW Tacoma Chancellor Edwards Lange shares her experience as a college president and some tips she learned about the role of a president in advancing DEI on campus