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Diversity

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the forefront of everything we do at the University of Colorado and are integral to our strategic planning for the future. We are committed to building a community of students, faculty and staff that advances these fundamental values, in which every individual – regardless of race, identity, ideology, perspective, religion or background – feels accepted and supported.

 
Judi Diaz Bonacquisti
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CU Connections

President Saliman announces two key hires in system administration leadership

The CU president has chosen Judi Diaz Bonacquisti, Ed.D., senior diversity officer, and Chad Marturano as vice president and chief financial officer for the CU system. Both were born and raised in Colorado and have deep experience in higher education.
September 2, 2022
Front Range engineering grads can go to CU
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Daily Camera

Front Range CC Associate of Engineering Science can transfer to University of Colorado, CSU, Mines

The program aims to increase diversity in a field that consists of mostly white men.
August 24, 2022
Front Range engineering grads can go to CU
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Daily Camera

Front Range CC Associate of Engineering Science can transfer to University of Colorado, CSU, Mines

The program aims to increase diversity in a field that consists of mostly white men.
August 24, 2022
9th Street Blessing
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CU Denver News

A Family Affair: A Special Blessing at Centennial House on Ninth Street

CU Regent, alumnus, and Chief of External Initiatives Nolbert Chavez arranged and hosted a special blessing at the historic Centennial House at 1050 9th St.
August 23, 2022
DEI Pillar Strat Plan
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CU Connections

Regents zoom in on strategic plan’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion emphasis

The Board of Regents has established diversity, equity and inclusion as core values of CU through its guiding principles and implements those principles through regent policy.
July 22, 2021
Regents testify at State Capitol
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CU Boulder Today

CU professor, regents testify for in-state tuition for American Indian students with Colorado ties

Calling it “an important step in recognizing past injustices,” a CU Boulder professor, Regent Lesley Smith, Regent Emerita Irene Griego and alumni testified before the Colorado Senate Education Committee today, expressing support for a bill moving through the legislature that would grant in-state tuition to members of American Indian nations with historical ties to Colorado.
February 18, 2021
CU Regents In the News
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SPIEGEL, SHARKEY: Making college admission tests optional will remove barriers and create opportunity

A guiding principle of CU is to encourage and provide access to the university for all qualified Colorado students. Test-optional college admissions is an effective way to provide more access to more Coloradans while maintaining quality and integrity in admissions and a competitive advantage for Colorado higher education.
February 17, 2021
UCCS BA in Inclusive Early Childhood Education
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UCCS Communique

Regents approve Bachelor of Arts in Inclusive Early Childhood Education

In an effort to meet growing market needs for teachers in Colorado, the CU Board of Regents approved a new bachelor’s degree, the Bachelor of Arts in Inclusive Early Childhood Education, at its Feb. 11 meeting.
February 12, 2021
CU Boulder Buildings Renamed
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CU Boulder Today

CU regents approve renaming of 2 CU Boulder buildings

At the CU Board of Regents meeting on Feb. 11, the regents approved resolutions to rename two campus buildings at CU Boulder -- one after pioneering alumna and lifelong educator Lucile Berkeley Buchanan and another after Professor Emeritus Albert Ramírez and Vera, his late wife, who for many years provided support, mentorship and guidance to first-generation and other underrepresented students.
February 11, 2021
Regents Kroll and Spiegel
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CU Connections

Regents Kroll, Spiegel on budget concerns, student support, DEI progress

Regents Jack Kroll and Ilana Spiegel addressed key issues during the virtual Jan. 28 Faculty Council meeting, including budget uncertainty, student support and diversity, equity and inclusion.
February 4, 2021
CU Regents In the News
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The Denver Post

CU to work with state legislature to offer in-state tuition to Indigenous students from outside Colorado

The resolution authorizes CU’s system administration to work on legislation with the Colorado General Assembly “as soon as reasonably practicable within the constraints of the legislative process” to approve in-state tuition status at CU campuses for out-of-state Indigenous people whose tribal nations are tied to Colorado.
November 13, 2020
Image of sweeping vista
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CU Connections

CU Develops First Systemwide Lands Acknowledgement Statement

Initiated by the CU Board of Regents, the university has its first systemwide statement acknowledging that the lands where the four campuses are located were originally home to Indigenous peoples.
November 3, 2020
Timberley Roane
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CU Connections

STEM educator’s far-reaching impact recognized with Chase Faculty Community Service Award

CU Denver’s Timberley Roane passionately supports Native American/American Indian community.
October 9, 2020
Business diversity PhD
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CU Connections

CU Business School Deans Introduce CU Diverse Doctorates in Business

Cross-campus collaborative open to underrepresented undergraduates.
October 9, 2020
Diversity Summit
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2020 Fall Diversity and Inclusion Summit

Under the theme “Inclusion, Resilience and Service,” summit participants will on Nov. 10 explore the multiple intersecting events effecting our immediate community, because they are impacting our broader community.
September 22, 2020
Group photo from August's regents meetnig
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CU Connections

Regents hear progress report on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts

Current and future efforts to address issues of diversity, equity and inclusion within the University of Colorado community are broad and deep, CU leadership reported to members of the Board of Regents.
August 6, 2020
President Kennedy speaks with the regents about diversity
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CU's Commitment to Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

CU President Kennedy spoke with the CU Board of Regents about efforts to address civil rights concerns at the joint meeting of the regents' Governance and University Affairs Committees.
August 4, 2020
CU on the Air: Greater need for equality
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CU On the Air Podcast

African Americans, allies confront racism, health disparities

CU on the Air discusses police brutality against African Americans, protests underway across the U.S., and African Americans dying of COVID-19 in disproportionate numbers with Theodosia Cook, CU chief diversity officer.
June 10, 2020

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