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Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

 

Honors College DEI Efforts

The West Virginia University Honors College takes a holistic approach to the development of diversity and inclusive programming. This involves approaches that include students, faculty and staff.

The intention is to create an environment within the Honors College which serves the diverse constituencies of the WVU community.

Since WVU is a place where students come to learn from within the state and around the world, diversity and inclusion work is essential for effective interactions for individuals from a broad range of backgrounds that call this campus home.

The Honors College is committed to building more collaborative interactions with students, faculty, and staff. These connections happen within the college, interdepartmentally, across the wider institution and into the surrounding community. The aim is to equip various groups with the skill sets necessary to navigate social nuance and promote inclusive multicultural environments.

Dr. Kenneth Blemings

Dean of the Honors College

A professor in the Division of Animal and Nutritional Sciences and inaugural director of the University’s intercollegiate undergraduate program in biochemistry was named dean of the WVU Honors College in 2015.

Read More: Dr. Kenneth Blemings

Student Life

HONORS AFFINITY GROUPS

Our affinity groups bring together students from diverse backgrounds and wide-ranging interests with a common goal of creating a culture of belonging.

Learn About Affinity Groups

CENTER FOR BLACK CULTURE

Rise WVU creates opportunities for Black, Latinx, and other diverse students to build an academic community and persist towards graduation. Rise WVU collaborates with campus partners to offer various services and events to connect and unify underrepresented students with the broader campus community.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

WVU offers a wide variety of student-run organizations students can join. Students can also start new organizations.

Learn About Student Orgs

HONORING DIVERSITY SERIES

Watch a video from our new seminar series.

Marginalization and the Ethics of Disbelief

Sharon Ryan, professor of philosophy, discusses how marginalized people are wronged through acts of violence and discrimination.

Watch More Honoring Diversity Seminars
 

OUR CAMPUS PARTNERS

Work with our partners toward a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus
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Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Visit the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion's website to learn more about the resources they offer to WVU students.

Learn About the Division
Students enjoying a meal at a Center for Black Research Culture and Research

Center for Black Culture

Visit the Center for Black Culture's website to learn more about the resources they offer to WVU students.

Learn About the CBC
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LGBTQ+ Center

Visit the Division of LGBTQ+ Center's website to learn more about the resources they offer to WVU students.

Learn About the LGBTQ+ Center
 

MORE ABOUT DEI AT HONORS

Diversity, equity, & inclusion taskforce

The Honors College Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Taskforce is working to create and implement solutions to foster the success of all Honors students. Read more about this taskforce.

Learn About the DEI Taskforce

Current initiatives

The Honors College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic, co-curricular and cultural experience for all of our students. Visit this page to learn more about our efforts.

Learn About Initiatives

WVU Resources

Visit this page for a list of key resources available to support WVU students.

Learn About Resources

Indigenous land acknowledgement

Read the full statement on this page.

Learn About Indigenous Land Acknowledgement

Diversity in honors education

Interested in learning more about diversity in Honors education? Visit this page for links to academic literature about this important topic.

Learn About Diversity at Honors

OUR CAMPUS PARTNERS

Work with our partners toward a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus
A hand holding up a promotional pin for the division of diversity, equity and inclusion that reads 'We are here for you.' in white text against a rainbow background.

Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Visit the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion's website to learn more about the resources they offer to WVU students.

Learn About the Division
Students enjoying a meal at a Center for Black Research Culture and Research

Center for Black Culture

Visit the Center for Black Culture's website to learn more about the resources they offer to WVU students.

Learn About the CBC
A hand holding up a promotional card for the LGBTQ+ Center that reads 'Hi.' in black text.

LGBTQ+ Center

Visit the Division of LGBTQ+ Center's website to learn more about the resources they offer to WVU students.

Learn About the LGBTQ+ Center
aCCESSIBILITY sERVICES

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

The Office of Accessibility Services is dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for students with permanent and temporary disabilities at West Virginia University and all of its campuses

Learn About the Office
International Students and Scholars

international students and scholars services

International Students & Scholars is here to strengthen, enrich and advocate for international education and cultural exchange by anticipating and responding to the specific needs and concerns of the international community.

Learn About the Services
The Rack

the rack: wvu student food pantry

The Rack provides non-perishable and perishable food items to all WVU students who may be in need of assistance.

Learn About The Rack