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 2023-24 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
The winners from the 2023-24 year are listed here!
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