Equity & Diversity

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ICYMI: A Racially Just Workplace

Morgan Aguilar
communications specialist, University of Utah Communications
November 25, 2020

Watch, read or listen to the Nov. 20 Friday Forum on Racism in Higher Education.

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The intersection of EDI and public safety

Mary Ann Villarreal, vice president for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Marlon C. Lynch, chief safety officer
November 24, 2020

Creating a safe and inclusive campus environment.

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Air pollution spikes reduce test scores

Lisa Potter
research communication specialist, University of Utah Communications
November 23, 2020

More frequent peak air pollution exposure was associated with reduced math and English language arts test scores for third graders in all primary public schools in Salt Lake County.

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#CheckOnYourUCrew: Winter break

Morgan Aguilar
communications specialist, University of Utah Communications
November 23, 2020

Reach out to your friends, peers and colleagues as we head into the break.

Fighting health disparities inside and out

Aaron Lovell
University of Utah Health
November 23, 2020

We all win when diversity is prioritized.

Two African crested rats stand face to face, nuzzling each other. The rodents are rabbit-sized and resembles a gray puffball crossed with a skunk. Their fur is various shades or brown and gray, with dark stripts that line its flanks from leg to its face.

The secret social lives of giant poisonous rats

Lisa Potter
science writer, University of Utah Communications
Nov 19, 2020

The African crested rat’s fur is packed with a poison so lethal just a few miligrams can kill a human. Biologists confirmed where it gets its poison, and uncovered an unexpected social life.

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Reframing the Conversation: How is disability included in diversity?

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
November 17, 2020

Panelists discuss how to better include people with disabilities in equity, diversity and inclusion work.

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It could help U too

Morgan Aguilar
communications specialist, University of Utah Communications
November 17, 2020

How a generous scholarship is impacting individuals, families and generations.

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Advocacy and activism through engagement and strategy

Amanda Taylor, special to University of Utah Communications
November 16, 2020

Two special assistants join Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion to further the enrichment of the educational experiences of the university community.

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Mental health support for students of color

Morgan Aguilar
communications specialist, University of Utah Communications
November 16, 2020

Two new counselors are dedicated to serving Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion centers.