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Explore Diversity

At the University of Washington, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives, strive to create accessible, welcoming, and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity, and justice for all.

National First Gen Celebration

Join us in celebrating National First-Generation College Celebration Day. Participate in events to connect with other first-generation students, faculty, and staff. Read inspirational first-generation stories of UW community members.

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Equity Focus

Students, faculty and staff across our three campuses are working hard to advance the values of diversity, equity and inclusion at the UW. This site features some of the stories about our community members who are making a difference.

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Diversity Blueprint

The Blueprint presents the framework that guides the University of Washington towards its goals of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. The academic and administrative units are expected to align their DEI plans with the Blueprint.

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Leadership

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Rickey Hall is the vice president for Minority Affairs & Diversity and university diversity officer at the University of Washington.

Diversity Leadership

Resources

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Access diversity resources for alumni, administrators, students, faculty, and staff.

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Learning about difference

The study of diversity fosters an understanding of cultural traditions, histories and influences.

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Making change, transforming lives

Students, faculty and staff strive to improve the well-being of our communities.

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World changing research

Through research, UW faculty demonstrates that diversity leads to innovation and innovation leads to discovery.

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Diversity at UW Bothell

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Explore diversity resources specific to the UW Bothell campus.

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Diversity at UW Tacoma

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Explore diversity resources specific to the UW Tacoma campus.

Explore Tacoma

DACA FAQ

Access information on the rescission of the DACA program.

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