Diversity Advisory Board

Our Initiatives

Transcending Boundaries

A student-led and organized research symposium designed to highlight the work of underrepresented minority graduate and postdoctoral scholars at the University of Chicago while building community among scholars of color on campus. More information about volunteering, presentation proposals and registration will be available during the winter quarter.

Maroon Mates

Maroon Mates is UChicagoGRAD’s premier peer mentoring program specifically for self-identified underrepresented PhD students. Our goal is to help historically-marginalized students create a stronger sense of community while supporting one another throughout the academic year. Applications are released during the Autumn Quarter.

Diversity Awards

The intention of the University of Chicago Diversity Awards is to recognize, honor, and celebrate the significant contributions of the underrepresented students on the University of Chicago’s campus. This is an opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to recognize yourself or students you collaborate with who have taken leadership roles, or made exceptional contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at the University of Chicago.

The 2020-2021 Diversity Awards includes the following specialty awards:

  • The “In Dialogue” Award
  • The “Outstanding First Year” Award
  • The “Georgiana Simpson Research” Award
  • The “Mary S. Debose Outstanding Advocate” Award

Higher Education Internship in Diversity & Inclusion

Together with the Chicago Center for Teaching, UChicagoGRAD oversees and facilitates graduate interns in conducting work on behalf of graduate diversity and inclusion to inform programs, practices, and policy here at UChicago. For more information, contact Lester Harris.

Please visit the Members page for more information about the 2024 Interns:

  • Communication and Engagement: Melodie Slaughter
  • Student Research and Development: Vernon Li
  • Recruitment and Retention: Yijia He
  • Recognition & Outreach: Jane Kim
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