Celebrating the U’s unsung women leaders
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Recognizing the tireless work of individuals who blaze the trail for women in leadership.
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How will Utah’s 2024 diversity, equity and inclusion law impact campus?
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Utah lawmakers adopted HB 261, “Equal Opportunity Initiatives,” prohibiting state higher education institutions from relying on certain individual characteristics in decisions regarding aspects of employment or education.
Read More2024 Legislature: Guidance for Campus
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Several new laws adopted during the 2024 General Legislative Session and signed by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox will impact programs, practices and policies on the U’s campus.
Read MoreWhat does anti-Muslim bias look like at the U? A Q&A with Sharifa Al-Qaaydeh
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An important part of addressing anti-Muslim bias on our campus is creating respect by working to better understand the experiences of Muslim community members.
Read MoreOne Muslim student’s experience at the U
“Get to know why someone chooses what they do. If you are curious and respectful, it is usually okay to ask your friends questions about why they fast for Ramadan or wear a hijab, or do other things related to their faith. That means someone is willing to learn more about someone else as a person and they are trying to overcome their biases.”
Read MoreCultural & Resource Center Spotlight: Center for Equity & Student Belonging
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The Center for Equity & Student Belonging is using multiple methods to help students feel seen on campus.
Read MoreEquity, Diversity, & Inclusion to host the first ever gala to celebrate and recognize Native and Indigenous exceptionalism
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Support the University of Utah American Indian Resource Center this summer at the inaugural Native Excellence Gala.
Read MoreEnsuring belonging for all: student connection and university success
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According to University of Luxembourg Student Services Team Leader and Inclusion Officer, Joanna West, “belonging is the emotional counterpart to inclusion. It is the feeling of having personal involvement in an environment… [of] being part of something and feeling supported as well as giving support to others.”
Read MoreHow research experiences can support underrepresented students
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Education researcher Brian Burt visits the U to talk about how research experiences can support underrepresented students.
Read MoreFirst study of LGBT+ physicists reveals red flags
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Pioneering study finds women, trans people, most likely to experience harassment. Overall climate and exclusionary behaviors are the biggest factors for LGBT+ scientists leaving physics.
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