Diversifying Our Faculty
Through initiatives like our Distinguished Visiting Scholars program, we are building a more diverse community of educators, researchers and leaders at WashU. See all our signature initiatives.
Framework for Change
Because we want our values to be woven into the fabric of our university, we are establishing an infrastructure to support and cultivate a stronger climate of diversity and inclusion at WashU.
Confronting bias
The Bias Response Support System is part of our commitment to address incidents of bias in our community.
Charting progress
Understanding the data and makeup of our community today helps us work toward a more inclusive campus.
Planning an inclusive future
We are establishing best practices, creating foundational policies, and investing expert thought in improving inclusion.
A campus accessible to all
From physical resources to support services, we welcome everyone to the WashU community.
Signature Initiatives
We are investing in initiatives and programs that empower our community members to drive changes that will ensure WashU is more welcoming to all.
Introducing “In St. Louis” #InSTLProject
Commemorating the fifth year anniversary of Michael Brown’s homicide in Ferguson, MO, The Academy for Diversity & Inclusion launches “In St. Louis” and an interactive documentary. #InSTLProject
African and African American Studies turns 50
This year, African and African American studies celebrates its 50th anniversary. AFAS, as it is called, was started in 1969, in response to protests by the Association of Black Collegians (now the Association of Black Students) the year before.
As a community committed to the relentless pursuit of excellence, we must be a diverse community. We must also be a community where all people feel represented, valued and included as equal members.
Andrew D. Martin
Increasing Understanding
In order to prepare our students to live and work in an increasingly diverse world, the WashU community is learning together through a robust training program of workshops and dialogues designed to improve the campus culture and climate.
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Departments and groups trained by SafeZones to promote more secure environments for LBGTQIA* students.
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School of Medicine departments that have completed all diversity and inclusion training sessions.
Jesse Herman
“We all know through the news that veterans face many barriers to success like PTSD and substance abuse, but they also bring a lot of strengths that we value on a college campus, such as the ability to work as a team and to persevere.”
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Don’t be a bystander. Share perspectives, learn about underlying issues, find information about events and activities, and, most of all, engage.
Diwali Celebrations
Diwali, the Hindu “Festival of Lights” has been celebrated at WashU for more than 25 years. Ashoka, the South Asian Student Association, each year presents a major show that celebrates a fusion of South Asian cultures.
Lunar New Year Festival
Lunar New Year Festival (LNYF) fundraises for a philanthropy and hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Their centerpiece is a student-run production staged in commemoration and celebration of the Lunar New Year.
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Academics & Research
Universities create knowledge and solve problems, and the best ideas and boldest innovation come from groups of people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
