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Diversity Impact News: Facing Today to Change Tomorrow

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is gathering all of the diversity, equity and inclusion stories relevant to Buckeyes in one place. It's the one stop shop for learning how The Ohio State University is making an impact on local, national and global levels.

And if you are looking for an event to expand your understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion, look no further than the ODI calendar of events, where you will find university and community related or facilitated events.

The only way is through: Autumn 2020 Ohio State Alumni Magazine

Whether our blinders were torn off in May or we are bearing the pain of the millionth cut, we will confront racism and its manifestations. We can learn so much from the Ohio State faculty and staff, alumni and students who work toward equity and justice. We hope the people you meet in these stories will lead you by their examples of grit, intellect and righteous determination.

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01/15/21 — Ohio State Diversity Impact

Former Buckeye picked as Dean of the Graduate School at Vanderbilt University in Nashville

Professor Christie-Mizell is a graduate of Oberlin College in Ohio. He holds a master’s degree and a PhD in sociology and social psychology from The Ohio State University.

read The New Dean of the Graduate School at Vanderbilt University in Nashville

01/13/21 — Ohio State Diversity Impact

Seed Fund for Racial Justice

Ohio State has established the Seed Fund for Racial Justice to address the historic and contemporary effects of racism and racial disparities found in all aspects of American society.

Seed Fund for Racial Justice

01/13/21 — Ohio State Diversity Impact

Five Ohio State scholars have been named among the “1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America”

Included on the list of honorees are Dr. Darryl B. Hood, associate professor, public health; Dr. Ray Bignall II, clinical assistant professor, pediatrics; Dr. Aeriel Leonard, assistant professor, materials science and engineering; Dr. Joshua Joseph, assistant professor, endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism; and Dr. Ranthony A.C. Edmonds, postdoctoral scholar, mathematics.

read Five Ohio State scholars who have been named among the “1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America”

01/12/21 — Ohio State Diversity Impact

Frederick Aldama featured in NBC News story about "Coyote"

Borders cuts one population from another, says Aldama. And in mainstream American culture, the U.S.-Mexico border imposes itself as the racialization of immigrants.

read Frederick Aldama featured in NBC News story about "Coyote"

01/11/21 — Ohio State Diversity Impact

Buckeye Samiyyah Ali named as White House Deputy Associate Counsel

Ali worked as a student affairs administrator at The Ohio State University. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Ali earned her bachelor’s degree from Duke University, her master’s degree in higher education from The Ohio State University, and her law degree from Vanderbilt Law School.

read Buckeye Samiyyah Ali named as White House Deputy Associate Counsel

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Lima Connect: News for alumni and friends

June 2020

Read the June 2020 Lima Connect