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CU Denver’s affinity groups focus on creating strong sense of belonging on campus

At CU Denver, we know that building a community starts with our individual experiences but is strengthened when we find connections between the things that...
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Addressing health inequities in the Black community

In the Division of Cardiology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Kamal Henderson, MD, is working to understand why marginalized communities...
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CU Denver’s National Society of Black Engineers helps students connect their passions with a paycheck

It’s one thing to figure out the career you want, but plotting out how to land a job is another. That’s where CU Denver’s chapter of the National Society of...
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Four ways to honor Black History Month at CU Denver this year

This year, Black History Month’s theme focuses on visual arts, music, and culture movements. CU Denver got an early start on this celebration when it hosted...
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Call for submissions: President’s DEI Awards and Grants

The CU Office of the President has announced the opening of nominations for the annual President’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards , and the start of...
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Inaugural Diversity Career Networking event held at UCCS

The T. Rowe Price Career and Innovation Center hosted the inaugural Diversity Career Networking event at UCCS in partnership with the UCCS Division of...
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First annual DEI symposium at CU Denver draws more than 200 attendees committed to creating an equity-serving institution

Many small steps lead to big changes, and everyone plays a part in achieving our collective success. That was the message the Office of Diversity, Equity and...
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CU partners to recognize the struggle and contributions of Native Americans during Native American Heritage Month

In Colorado, we occupy the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute Nations. CU Denver and Metropolitan State University of Denver...
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‘Die-In’ calls on providers to stand up for racial equity and inclusion

Surrounded by the gleaming towers and verdant beauty of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus’ Research Quad, Thursday’s midday gathering had a...
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President Saliman, Black women leaders discuss community support for student success
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President Saliman, Black women leaders discuss community support for student success

With diversity, equity, inclusion and access being a pillar in the University of Colorado’s strategic plan, President Todd Saliman remains steadfast in his...
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President Saliman joins Cafecito meeting, provides update on diversity efforts at CU
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President Saliman joins Cafecito meeting, provides update on diversity efforts at CU

President Todd Saliman attended the Oct. 13 meeting of Denver Cafecito, a group focused on public policy and other issues of importance to Denver’s Latina...
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CU Denver celebrates Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution designation

CU Denver is the first university in the Rocky Mountain region to obtain federal status supporting students who are Asian American and Native American Pacific...
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Campus and Workplace Climate pulse survey to track DEI progress

In October 2021, CU Denver launched the Campus and Workplace Climate Survey (CWCS) to help the university better understand its campus culture as it relates to...
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Tuition, fees covered for Southern Ute students under partnership with tribe

Andrea Bean, a rising junior and member of the Southern Ute Tribe, was attracted to CU Boulder because of the vast opportunities and the environment on campus...
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CU community invited to offer input on new DEI statement for Regent Policy

The University of Colorado community is invited to review a newly drafted diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) statement for Regent Policy 10 and to provide...
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Faculty Council announces Queer Futures, LGBTQ+ conference set for May 22
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Faculty Council announces Queer Futures, LGBTQ+ conference set for May 22

The Queer Futures in Higher Education in the Rocky Mountain West Symposium is seeking panelists, workshop facilitators, researchers, writers, artists and...
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Black History Month continues with events across four campuses
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Black History Month continues with events across four campuses

Members of the CU community across the four campuses already have taken part in several events in honor of Black History Month. As February continues, still...
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Reminder: Register for CU Social Justice Summit, happening Tuesday

The lineup of sessions for the Jan. 31 University of Colorado Social Justice Summit includes a welcome message from CU President Todd Saliman, a keynote by...
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UCCS appoints first Director of DEI Education and Outreach

Sloan Gonzales has been named UCCS’s first Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Education and Outreach.
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2021-22 President’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award recipients announced
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2021-22 President’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award recipients announced

The President’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award selection committee has announced its 2021-22 award and honorable mention recipients. The annual awards...
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Four takeaways from March 10 Community Conversations: Equity-serving institution

If one thing was made clear during the March 10 Community Conversation, it’s that becoming an equity-serving institution is a top priority and collective...
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Call for submissions: President’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards and Grants
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Call for submissions: President’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards and Grants

Submissions now are being accepted for this year’s President’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Awards and the President’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion...
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Chief Diversity Officer Cook steps down from role to return to consulting
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Chief Diversity Officer Cook steps down from role to return to consulting

Theodosia Cook has resigned from her role as the system administration’s chief diversity officer. She will be transitioning full time to her organizational...
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Provost Constancio Nakuma discusses multilingualism, diversity, lifelong learning

Provost Constancio Nakuma discusses multilingualism, diversity, lifelong learning

Before Constancio Nakuma, PhD, became CU Denver’s provost and executive vice chancellor for academic and student affairs, he traveled far and wide to fulfill...
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institutions comprising the Auraria Campus – expand displaced Aurarian Scholarship, increasing access to college education

CU Denver, MSU Denver, Community College of Denver – institutions comprising the Auraria Campus – expand displaced Aurarian Scholarship, increasing access to college education

After more than three decades of offering tuition-free education to residents, children, and grandchildren of displaced Aurarians—those who were forced to...

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