Diversity and Inclusion

At Carolina, diversity and inclusion are about building understanding across differences, creating conditions to ensure the equitable educational and social benefits of diversity and cultivating an inclusive and supportive environment for undergraduate, graduate and professional students, faculty and staff – where every person feels valued and has an opportunity to add value.

Diversity News

  • Unique Commencement celebrations

    Numerous unique commencement celebrations took place this spring. Among them were Éxitos, the fifth annual Latinx recognition reception, hosted by the Carolina Latinx Collaborative and Diversity & Inclusion; and the inaugural Umoja event, honoring Black graduates and planned by the Black Student Movement and the Carolina Black Caucus.

  • What does it mean to be a public university?

    The final Carolina Conversations of the academic year focused on the role of public universities.

  • Carolina community members honored with Diversity Awards

    Presented by the University Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the awards recognize work in advancing an inclusive climate at Carolina.

Diversity Events

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    Pleasants Family Room, Wilson Library200 South RoadChapel HillNC27515 |

    The first Carolina Conversation of the semester will focus on cultivating belonging within workspaces.

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    SASB North450 Ridge RoadChapel Hill27599 |

    Join the University Office for Diversity & Inclusion for a breakfast and fellowship in conjunction with Pride in the Triangle.

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    The Carolina Inn201 Pittsboro StreetChapel Hill27599 |

    The University Office for Diversity and Inclusion invites undergraduate students to the annual Beyond Carolina Etiquette Dinner with speaker Patricia Rossi. Come and learn how to properly interact with others while networking at events, all while remaining confident and poised.