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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.

Our Core Values

Meet Our Students

  • Connect and celebrate

    more than 50 cultural organizations

  • Gather together

    ISU’s multicultural center is now open

  • Engage with others

    ISU hosts the Culturally Responsive Campus Community (CRCC) Conference

Find Your Community

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

Ways to Get Involved

Asian Pacific American Coalition

Association of Latin American Students

Black Student Union

Pride

United Greek Council

Student Disability Network

TRIBE

Cultural/Ethnic Groups

Religious Groups

More Student Groups

News

Cathy Boswell holds a gold medal while wearing a "USA" jacket.
Golden contributions: Former Redbirds made Olympic history
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Black Colleagues Association Homecoming 2024 weekend
Dr. Nathan Stephens wearing African garb
Dr. Nathan Stephens returns from Summer Learning Academy in Johannesburg

Identity Newsletter

Events

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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. Diversity Statement.

Diversity Coalitions

Gain valuable leadership experience.

Guest speaker, Michael Eric Dyson.

Cultural Dinners

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

Campus Resources