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
Asking Hard Questions
For her master’s thesis, graduate student TeyAnjulee Leon explored issues of race in higher education.
Oliver to Receive 2019 Odegaard Award
Professor emeritus in American Indian Studies and renowned sculptor and printmaker, Oliver will be honored at Celebration in May.
Silué pays it forward for public health students of color
The UW senior recently returned to her home country to practice the skills she has learned in her major.
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Making Study Abroad Possible
OMA&D’s LSAMP program partners with the Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics to send students to Australia.
Havana McElvaine selected as prestigious Marshall scholar
The UW alumna will pursue a pair of master’s degrees in the U.K. to continue engaging with issues of social inequality.
UW opens permanent food pantry on Seattle campus
Located on the west side of campus in Poplar Hall, the 700-square-foot space provides free, nonperishable groceries and select fresh produce.
Changing the future of engineering
Since 2013, STARS has provided support for underserved students from Washington state to succeed in engineering.
New center to recognize American Indian and Indigenous Studies
The center aims to support research in American Indian and Indigenous Studies across the three UW campuses, as well as with surrounding Native communities.
Faculty Friday: Alexes Harris
Inspired by Harris’ personal experience, UW is partnering with Be the Match to raise awareness of the disparities in blood donor representation.
First-gen students find their way at the UW
Read about the experiences of students and alumni who are the first in their families to attend college.
Wayne Au book influencing educators on race
UW Bothell Professor’s book, “Teaching for Black Lives,” is being used throughout Seattle public schools.
Meet Dr. James C. McShay
UW Tacoma’s newly-hired Assistant Chancellor for Equity & Inclusion speaks about his background, his first three months on the job and the opportunities ahead.
Why are Black women dying?
Kemi Doll, M.D., MSCR, is working on closing the racial mortality gap in endometrial cancer — in part, by bringing Black women into the conversation.
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@Hilary_A_Godwin Bill Gates explains why putting America first means giving a damn about the rest of the world, too https://t.co/U1HIQNYgNJ via @GeekWire Retweeted by @VPOMAD
@UW_ECC Hi. Still closed. We miss seeing your faces.
(by the way, how’s that homework and midterm studying going? With all these extra days... you must be making progress right? 😉) https://t.co/x39j3608Rk Retweeted by @VPOMAD
@taschagroup The 2/15 deadline is quickly approaching for Chris R.'s study abroad to Tahiti! Learn about #wayfinding , cultural identity, and immerse yourself in this summer session, a collaboration with @VPOMAD @uwISchool https://t.co/yV9283BD67 Retweeted by @VPOMAD
CONTACT
Leilani Lewis, associate director for Diversity Communications & Outreach, lanil@uw.edu
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