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DEI Updates

University of Michigan students, staff and faculty members participate in writing messages of inclusion and openness in support of Michigan Engineering international students, faculty and staff.

We value our international community

'Our nation is built on immigration and on the creativity that comes from a diversity of perspectives.'|Medium Read

Help eradicate the virus of racism

As scientists and engineers, we have an obligation to focus on solving this big societal problem.|Medium Read
three Michigan maps showing the spread of coronavirus

What COVID-19 shows about race and health

Highlighting inequities among poverty, infections, and deaths due to COVID-19 in Michigan.|Medium Read
north campus at dawn

Amidst COVID-19 chaos, student affairs connects with every engineering student

Victory Gardens program looks to meet the needs that range from the financial and logistical, to the emotional.|Medium Read
Back to the camera, student walks down the hall towards a giant Rubik's cube display and a rainbow flag

STEM and LGBTQA+ identities

Monologues on self-expression, facing discrimination and finding a sense of community.|Medium Read
Back to the camera, student walks down the hall towards a giant Rubik's cube display and a rainbow flag

Participating in the Day of Silence while social distancing

Show your LGBTQA+ solidarity online.|Short Read
Portrait of Sara Pozzi

Bringing out the best of us

Physical distancing is all the more reason to stay emotionally close with others.|Medium Read
Six student vloggers

Grad students coping under COVID-19

Through vlogs, students share their frustrations and the silver linings they’ve found while self-isolating.|Short Read
Group poses at The 45th NSBE Annual Convention

Motivated to Serve

NSBE National Chair Jocelyn Jackson shares her vision for engineering’s future.|Medium Read
Students walking to class amidst falling snow

University of Michigan Engineering partners with SMASH

SMASH’s STEM-intensive prep program ensures students are ready for college. |Medium Read
Shidan Majidi, film director, speaks at a special screening and panel discussion of “Me, the Other,”

‘Me, The Other’ Q&A with Shidan Majidi

Documentary director shares his inspiration and the importance of listening and being an ally. |Medium Read
aerial view of north campus

Is the needle moving?

DEI lecture highlights collective responsibility to stamp out sexual harassment in STEM.|Medium Read