2023-2024 News
Below, you can catch up on the latest news stories or explore our news archive for older articles.
September 2024
September 23, 2024
In recognition that many in our community will be navigating deep and complex emotions and experiences on the anniversary of October 7th, 2023, Northwestern's Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion will offer a wide range of support.
August 2024
August 20, 2024
Feinberg School of Medicine receives National Institutes of Health (NIH) Grant to investigate health equity of technology used to address diabetic eye disease among racial minorities (most often impacted by diabetes and blindness).
May 2024
May 1, 2024
Avril Liu and Jennifer Mok, Co-Chairs of APIDA Staff Affinity Group (ASAG), highlight individuals and the impact of APIDA heritage in American history.
April 2024
April 2, 2024
After two years of intentional planning, we are thrilled to announce the official launch of Northwestern University's Native American and Indigenous (NAI) Strategic Plan. This plan marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to honoring Native and Indigenous voices and fostering an inclusive campus environment
March 2024
March 1, 2024
Sarah Brown (Director) and Njoki Kamau (Assistant Director) of the Women's Center, dives into the inception of Women's History Month and encourages those who are subject to gender oppression to take time to recognize the light they bring to the spaces they occupy.
February 2024
February 1, 2024
Black Professionals Network (BPN) co-chairs, Tracey Gibson-Jackson and Toni Montgomery, encourages reflection on Black pioneers and suggests avenues to celebrate Black History Month.
January 2024
January 11, 2024
Michelle Manno, Interim Chief Diversity Officer, encourages the Northwestern community to create the kind of learning and working environments in which we can all show up as fully ourselves (really, truly) and be welcomed.
October 2023
October 17, 2023
A message to IDEA Leaders in response to global and local recent events.
September 2023
Northwestern’s Response to the Supreme Court Decision on Race-Conscious Admissions
September 7, 2023
Attracting, welcoming and supporting the brightest, most diverse students: What to know about race-conscious admissions at Northwestern.
September 6, 2023
UNIDOS Affinity Group Co-Chairs (Gabriela Hedrick, Michael Marino, and Sonia Calles Mesa) share historical insight, the impact of colonization, and the beauty of LatinX culture and heritage.
August 2023
August 1, 2023
Maj Kargbo, the newly hired Director for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability (IDEA) Education and Training, shares how we can collectively unlock the power of education.
May 2023
May 17, 2023
Michelle Manno, Assistant Provost for Diversity and Inclusion, shares why “access” is only a portion in the bigger picture of creating a more inclusive environment.
April 2023
April 5, 2023
Robin R. Means Coleman, Vice President & Associate Provost of Diversity and Inclusion, expounds on national attacks toward DEI and how it impacts the Northwestern University.
March 2023
March 14, 2023
Feinberg School of Medicine receives National Institutes of Health (NIH) Grant to study ophthalmological health amongst racial and ethnic minority groups.