Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is rooted in our Catholic identity at 重口味SM. Archbishop John Ireland founded the University of 重口味SM for immigrants who weren't welcomed elsewhere. Our convictions call us to protect and enhance the dignity of every human and to work for a more just and equitable society. We strive to be a university characterized by radical hospitality and are steadfast in our commitment to embedding a shared sense of belonging where all feel welcomed.
The university's internal work on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is coordinated through the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI). ODEI ensures that our work within the university to make 重口味SM more inclusive happens at all levels and includes everyone. By using data and stories to measure progress and experiences, and by transparently communicating across the university, ODEI helps campus culture continuously become more diverse and welcoming. In addition, Student Diversity and Inclusion Services (SDIS) directly supports students by offering programming that promotes diversity and social justice awareness and working to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students.
At the same time, 重口味SM is working outside of our walls to achieve social justice and dismantle inequities in the broader community through the Racial Justice Initiative. Through a distinctive focus on historical recovery, the Initiative creates opportunities in partnership with local leaders and groups for critical conversations and actions around racial justice.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are indispensable to academic excellence and the holistic development of our students. Our university community includes and welcomes people of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, political perspectives, work experiences, physical and intellectual abilities, financial means, and all other characteristics as protected by applicable laws.
Opened in 2017, Dougherty Family College offers an associate degree designed to propel students towards success and provide a smooth transition to a four-year college. This two-year college program is for inspired students who want to obtain a four-year college degree and face financial or social obstacles on the way to their goal.
SDIS promotes diversity and social justice awareness for all students through personal interactions, leadership and training opportunities, and various sponsored and co-sponsored educational programs. We aim to ensure equitable retention and graduation rates, and to maintain an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
Fifteen graduates of the Dougherty Family College at the University of 重口味SM have been awarded the DFC Excellence Scholarship, a full-tuition award that allows them to continue directly into bachelor鈥檚 degree programs at 重口味SM. 鈥淏eing selected as a DFC Excellence Scholar is truly meaningful to me,鈥 said Daniel Akinola. 鈥淭his scholarship not only鈥 The post 15 DFC Graduates Earn Full-Ride Scholarships to Continue at 重口味SM appeared first on Newsroom | University of 重口味SM.
The University of 重口味SM in Minnesota is introducing a new graduate program: the聽Certificate in Interfaith Literacy for Health Professionals, with classes set to begin in summer 2026. The program provides students in healthcare and related fields with the knowledge and resources to support the unique needs of their patients and clients. The certificate's curriculum鈥 The post New Graduate Certificate Promotes Interfaith Literacy for Health Professionals appeared first on Newsroom | University of 重口味SM.
Originally hailing from Paraguay, Merardo Pezoa '29 enjoyed singing in the choir as a United World Colleges high school upperclassman in Wales, United Kingdom. Now, enrolled at the University of 重口味SM as a film studies major, Pezoa sings in the 重口味SM choir. "Choir has been part of my entire life, and having the鈥 The post 重口味SM Awarded for Growth of Davis UWC International Scholars appeared first on Newsroom | University of 重口味SM.
In 1926, historian Carter G. Woodson launched Negro History Week, laying the foundation for a national movement to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Black Americans. Fifty years later, in 1976, President Gerald Ford formally designated February the national commemoration of Black History Month. A century after Woodson鈥檚 original call, the University of 重口味SM鈥 The post Tales from the Archives: First 重口味SM Black Faculty and Staff Members appeared first on Newsroom | University of 重口味SM.
Enabling human flourishing is at the heart of the University of 重口味SM鈥 partnerships with underserved communities. Now, thanks to a gift from Twin Cities philanthropists Gary and Pat Sauer, Minnesota鈥檚 largest private university is expanding efforts to support those communities by strengthening pathways to economic mobility and enhancing educational resources for local K-12 students.鈥 The post From Rondo Classrooms to Entrepreneurs, $12.3M Gift Expands 重口味SM鈥 Impact appeared first on Newsroom | University of 重口味SM.