Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs: Indiana University

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A Message on the Social Injustice in our Nation

At IU, we denounce all forms of bigotry, hate, and racism. We believe strongly in a society that values the respect and dignity of life for all. Moreover, we feel adamant that the opportunity to live and work in a world that builds upon the contributions of everyone is not just a privilege but a right of life. Read powerful statements issued by President Michael A. McRobbie, Vice President and Dean James C. Wimbush, the Indiana University Black Philanthropy Circle, and the Indiana University Queer Philanthropy Circle denouncing racism and violence, and condemning “those who seek to divide us based on race, ethnicity, national origin, and other areas.”

Coronavirus Update

Updated May 29, 2020

Indiana University is excited to welcome students, faculty and staff to the fall semester and share what learning, teaching and research will look like. Learn more about changes to the 2020-2021 academic calendar, what life on campus will be like and how the university is working to ensure the health and safety of students, faculty and staff. Get all the latest news and answers to your questions at fall2020.iu.edu.

Emergency Coronavirus (COVID-19) Support

Indiana University has emergency resources available to under-resourced students affected by COVID-19. Applicants may request emergency funds for transportation, unexpected medical costs, utility bills, housing, tuition, costs of books and or supplies, or other unexpected expenses.

Learn More and Apply Here

Diversity by the Numbers

See firsthand the progress that OVPDEMA has made at Indiana University in our 2018-2019 annual report. Explore the story of diversity and inclusion at IU through university-wide data, executive summaries and the stories of the students, faculty, and staff making a difference on all of our campuses.

View the report

Pathways to Social Change

On May 1, the Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs (OVPDEMA) worked in tandem with Pathways to Social Change to host a one-hour Zoom philanthropy education course. This event represented OVPDEMA’s commitment to building a leadership pipeline, enhancing research and academic engagement, and fostering donor investment.

Watch the Recorded Webinar

Queer Philanthropy Circle

In its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, Indiana University has launched the Queer Philanthropy Circle.

This is the second affinity-giving circle established in the Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs. It will use programs, resources, and other services to improve the recruitment, retention and degree attainment for LGBTQ+ students as well as improve the quality of professional life for LGBTQ+ faculty and staff on all IU campuses.

Read the Full Story

OVPDEMA Distinguished Inclusive Excellence Award

This award recognizes individuals who actively promote diversity and inclusive excellence, dedicating themselves to making Indiana University a diverse, multicultural academic community that serves as a model for higher education, the state of Indiana, and society at large.

View Award Recipients

Diversity Assessments

Indiana University engaged independent consulting firm Halualani & Associates to conduct diversity assessments for each of IU’s campuses. Along with graduation and retention reports, the firm made recommendations for subsequent action steps each campus as IU continues to strive for inclusive excellence.

Learn more about OVPDEMA

Would you like to learn more about OVPDEMA, its scholarship, academic, cultural, or community programs, or any university campus? Please submit your information here and we will send you materials.

The Indiana University Bloomington Old Crescent is pictured from the air on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018. Pictured buildings include the IU Student Building, left, and the Indiana Memorial Union, tower at top right.

Acknowledging Native Space

Indiana University wishes to acknowledge and honor the indigenous communities native to this region, and recognize that Indiana University – Bloomington was built on indigenous homelands and resources. Indiana University recognizes the Miami, Delaware, Potawatomi, and Shawnee people as past, present, and future caretakers of this land. We are proud to support Native students in their pursuit of community and success at Indiana University.

Visit the First Nations Educational and Cultural Center

Excelling in Diversity

Indiana University Bloomington and IUPUI have once again received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

A Welcoming Campus

Campus Pride, a national nonprofit network of student leaders and campus groups devoted to improving college life for lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, and queer students across the U.S., named IU Bloomington in its 2018 list of top LBGTQ-friendly colleges, an accolade the campus received for the sixth time.

Resources and Services for Inclusive Campus Environments

We invite university and community members to explore our inclusive campus environments tool kit, an assembly of resources and services designed to educate and support in developing and sustaining living, learning, and working environments that are welcoming and inclusive for all.

IU Student Incident Reporting System

Indiana University does not tolerate acts of hate, harassment, discrimination, acts of retaliation or any other acts that are counter-productive to a safe, civil, and welcoming community―and neither should you.

Finding a home at La Casa

Gabriel Escobedo, Graduate Assistant at La Casa Latino Cultural Center

“Immediately, the directors treated me like family. I felt like they were my aunts.”

Read Gabriel’s story

From barely speaking to Commencement speaker

Grace Shen, 2016 IU Bloomington Commencement Speaker

“When you do start the conversation, you learn a lot from each other.”

Read Grace’s story

Researching her family's lineage

Alaina Roberts, Ph.D. recipient

“I found out that there had not really been much research done on that at all, so I wanted to tell the story of my ancestors and other people like them.”

Read Alaina's story

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Mark Jallayu, IU Southeast Student Government Association President

Diversity and multiculturalism show the true strength of a campus. In order to tackle broader issues facing us, we must bring together and reconcile our differences, and tap into the wealth of our diversity.
Mark Jallayu, IU Southeast Student Government Association President