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Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are core values at Illinois State. We aim to foster an inclusive environment characterized by cultural understanding, respect, and social justice.

Meet Our Students

  • Connect and celebrate

    more than 50 cultural organizations

  • Gather together

    滨厂鲍鈥檚 is now open

  • Engage with others

    ISU hosts the Culturally Responsive Campus Community (CRCC) Conference

Find Your Community

Join a student organization or other groups related to diversity, sports clubs, leadership, entertainment, and service鈥攐r create your own.

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Making a Global Influence

Illinois State creates a community for international Redbirds who enrich our campus.

In the Classroom

Students can explore the social, political, and economic relationships associated with such concepts as race, culture, ethnicity, history, class/caste, sexuality, and ability, and how those concepts are socialized.

Academic Programs

Creating STEM stars

Underrepresented students who want to pursue science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) careers are paired with faculty mentors.

Where You Live

Where You Live

Part of the residence hall experience is meeting and living with people with different viewpoints and backgrounds. .

Gain valuable leadership experience.

Guest speaker, Michael Eric Dyson.

Meet inspiring celebrity guest speakers.

Foster Dialogue

The University brings enlightening speakers to the campus with the aim of providing a platform to foster dialogue, cultivate enriching ideas, and continue an appreciation of learning as an active and lifelong process.

Recognition Ceremonies

Each spring many of our graduates are celebrated in special recognition ceremonies, another step toward a more inclusive campus.

  • Lavender Graduation
  • MAPS
  • Nuestros Logros
  • Umoja

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