Diversity

Film, panel examine landmark LGBTQ+ struggle

‘Cured’ looks at the fight to remove homosexuality from American Psychiatric Association’s manual of mental illnesses.

Jun 7, 2021

Step-Up students return to UNMC campus

Job training and mentoring program has been a success at UNMC.

Jun 4, 2021

Aileen Warren, associate vice chancellor and director of human resources, left, and program coordinator Evelyn Grixby, right, pose in 2016 with the first co-hort of Step-Up interns -- from left, Kayontae Bell, Michael Hughes and DeVenae Henderson. The job-training program will return to campus this month.

Speaker to discuss challenging gender norms

Hosted by MMI, advocate Eli Rigatuso will speak today via Zoom during Pride Month.

Jun 2, 2021

Eli Rigatuso

Dr. De Alba joins national campaign against vaccine hesitancy

Federal effort aimed to address the Hispanic community, where vaccination rates remain low.

Jun 2, 2021

Armando De Alba, MD

Global Engagement moves to Williams Science Hall

New location will provide easier access for students.

Jun 1, 2021

Williams Science Hall

Forum: A path back to ‘normal’?

UNMC leaders encourage vaccination and reiterate that caution still needed.

May 28, 2021

From the DEI Office: Ramadan

Islam’s holiest month has ended, but opportunity for understanding remains.

May 26, 2021

UNMC history: Overcoming adversity, building a legacy

Patrick and Lily Okura made their mark on the university.

May 24, 2021

From left, Lily and Patrick Okura

Grants address health disparities, health equity

Six grants totaling $230,000 were awarded through the UNMC College of Public Health.

May 19, 2021

Paul Estabrooks, PhD

Steps to building an inclusive culture

Speaker: ‘Diversity without inclusion is not inherently productive.’

May 18, 2021