Diversity

Associate Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Obie Ford III has received the 2021 Frank W. Hale, Jr. Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education.

Students of color trust colleges and college leadership less compared to their white peers, according to a national study developed by education researchers at WSU Tri-Cities and Indiana University.

The film festival, called Reels with All the Feels, continues this month with “Ballet After Dark” on March 26 and “Disclosure” on March 31, which is also Trans Day of Visibility.

Staff and faculty interested in building equity, social justice, and cultural competency across the Washington State University system and in their communities have a new way to pursue their goal.

Inspired by the protests that erupted following the death of George Floyd, Multicultural Student Services Advisor Sylvia Bullock is helping lead WSU’s Black Faculty and Staff Association in the fight against systematic racism.

For the observance of International Women’s Day, women innovators in WSU’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences reflect on gains and the road ahead.

The mindfulness and anti‑racism training is designed to be less of a corrective exercise and more of a practice in appreciating the collage of individuals that make up our community.

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit will provide an opportunity for participants systemwide to establish partnerships to dismantle institutional injustices. The summit will take place tomorrow from 1–3 p.m.

This is Donna Arnold’s 15th year leading the African American Student Center. Her passion for working with students and educating people about Black culture is as strong as the day she started.

The events will span several months and feature authors, songwriters, rappers, visual artists and films. The full list of events can be viewed at the MLK Program website.