Letter from the Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer
Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer Jabbar R. Bennett, Ph.D., DEI updates.
DEI Bulletin: July 2023
The Michigan State University DEI Bulletin captures briefings from recent activities, including executive updates, campus happenings, innovation and research, recognitions and upcoming events.
MSU Juneteenth Celebration photo gallery
Hundreds gathered for MSU's third annual Juneteenth Celebration: 158 Years Later Celebrating Progress. A photo gallery highlighting the evening's program is now available.
President's Advisory Committee on Disability Issues Update
July is Disability Pride Month and marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. MSU's revisions to the President's Advisory Committee on Disability Issues bylaws enhance institutional proficiency in addressing disability-related issues.
Academic Search Committee Education goes into effect
New search training is designed to ensure that the search process for open faculty and academic staff positions will be handled in a consistent, transparent and inclusive manner.
IDI welcomes Virgi Strickland
This June, IDI welcomed Virgi Strickland as the Senior Equity, Inclusion and Compliance Analyst.
Diversity and belonging collection launches on MSUToday
MSUToday now features the "diversity and belonging collection" to centrally highlight DEI narratives across MSU.
DEI Achievements across campus
The International Studies and Programs, College of Natural Science and Career Services Network further DEI advancements during the month of June.
Pronouns now available on Microsoft 365
Spartans can now add optional pronouns in apps like Microsoft Outlook and Teams, fostering a more inclusive MSU digital environment.
Event and Resource Spotlight
Photo gallery: DRN spaces inspire
Diversity Research Network retreats create the right environment to inspire writing for diverse scholars.
